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New Timberwolves, Lynx owners look to usher in new era

NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and  Oklahoma City Thunder
Minnesota Timberwolves co-owners Alex Rodriguez (in black suit) and Marc Lore (in white) and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson cheer during Game 4 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on May 25 in Minneapolis.
Kerem Yücel | MPR News

Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have finally gotten the seal of approval to take over as owners of the Minnesota Lynx and Timberwolves.

It marks the end of a more than 30-year era under Glen Taylor.

The approval by the NBA board of governors came Tuesday and comes on the heels of an NBA draft that could bring some fresh talent to the Wolves. Meanwhile, the Lynx continuing to lead the standings in the WNBA.

Will Ragatz, who writes about Minnesota sports for Sports Illustrated and Bring Me the News, shared more about what this next chapter could look like for the teams.

To hear the full interview, click play on the audio player above.

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