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Flip Saunders to take over as Timberwolves coach

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Flip Saunders
Flip Saunders in a May 3, 2013 file photo.
Richard Sennott/AP

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a new coach. Well, he's actually an old coach returning for a second tour of duty. Flip Saunders, who coached the Wolves during their most successful years, will be back on the sidelines next season. Saunders is currently a part owner and President of Basketball Operations for the team. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the news.

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