Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine has a torn ACL and will need surgery, ending his season, the team announced Saturday.
The Timberwolves say they have relieved interim coach Sam Mitchell of his duties and will open a search for a new coach and a new president of basketball operations.
The Nets are likely to pursue former Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau for their coaching vacancy once they find a new GM, sources said.
Two-time NBA Executive of the Year Bryan Colangelo is high on the Brooklyn Nets' list of possible targets to succeed Billy King as GM, sources told ESPN.
After the Bulls fell 107-91 to the Knicks on Saturday, All-Star Jimmy Butler expressed frustration at first-year coach Fred Hoiberg's laid-back demeanor, a contrast to former coach Tom Thibodeau.
Former Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau has "no regrets" and doesn't believe his icy relationship with Bulls executives Gar Forman and John Paxson affected his team in any way.
