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PP: How will you handle Adelman's situation? He has indicated he might retire if his wife continues to be affected by seizures. Glen Taylor: When the season is over, Rick will have more time to think about Mary Kay's health. He hasn't said anything to me about his future and I haven't asked him or pushed him on that. Mary Kay will be his priority, and I understand that. We'll talk about it at the appropriate time. It's on him rather than me, but I told him I will give him all the support he needs. We're hopeful that Mary Kay continues to make progress. We're planning as if he will be back next year. St. Paul Pioneer Press

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PP: David Kahn's contract expires this summer. Have you thought much about whether you want to retain him as the team's president of basketball operations? GT: I haven't come to the time to make a decision on that. Let's finish the season first. I want to find out about my coach first. I don't have a time frame to address David's situation. He and I have been talking about the draft and other things as we go into the offseason. At some point, I know I need to make a decision. St. Paul Pioneer Press

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PP: What's the latest on your attempts to sell the team? GT: I haven't come up with anybody who meets all the needs. One of my problems is that I haven't found anybody who lives in Minnesota or has a Minnesota background. The interest has come from people outside the state. I'm interested in a local person buying the team on a limited partner basis. Right now, I don't have a strong feeling that I want to get rid of the team. I still enjoy it. I was thinking of a long run to try to find a successor, but I might keep things the way they are. St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Wolves owner Glen Taylor said he had not yet decided on whether to exercise the contract option of President of Basketball Operations David Kahn for next season. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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Darren Wolfson: Last I heard from #Twolves owner Glen Taylor was that "absolutely" Kahn could be back. Well, @Ric Bucher reports Kahn indeed will be. Twitter @DarrenWolfson

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Darrel Wolfson: 1 note to add on the Adelman weighing resigning story: Glen Taylor told me recently that he expects Rick back (wife got good news recently). Twitter @DarrenWolfson

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The Minnesota Wild were not the only local professional sports team pining the last few years for realignment -- a request that was finally granted officially on Thursday. In a conversation with 1500ESPN.com, Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor acknowledged he would like to see his team in the Eastern Conference. "It makes sense," he said. But Taylor was quick to point out Memphis and New Orleans, two other Western Conference teams headquartered in the Central time zone, also want change.In other words, Taylor -- who has as much intimate knowledge as anyone from his years as the chairman of the NBA's board of governors -- said it's not happening for any of the three franchises anytime soon. He didn't say whether San Antonio, Houston, Dallas or Oklahoma City also would push for such a switch. They play in the Central time zone, too. 1500 ESPN

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Darren Wolfson: Spoke briefly w/ Glen Taylor. On whether Kahn could be back: "Absolutely." Kahn's future will be Glen's call shortly after season. #twolves Twitter @DarrenWolfson

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"I think Kevin and I are on the same page -- we've been on the same page -- so that's fine," Taylor said. "We're talking about going ahead. He wants to know how we're going to do next year, what we're going to do." First, though, Taylor said, the Wolves (19-31 at the all-star break) have to get through this season. "And see how it goes," he said. St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Taylor told Love that it's important for the owner to find out, "at some point in time," if he can play toward the end of the season. "Because that will give us some information," he said. St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Stern compared the refurbishment to updates done over time to Detroit's Palace at Auburn Hills, Phoenix's U.S. Airways Arena and New York City's Madison Square Garden that have kept those arenas viable while the Sacramento Kings' owners recently submitted to the NBA an agreement to sell their franchise to a Seattle group after the California city failed to finalize a new arena. "I don't think fans have to worry about that at all," Stern said when asked about the Timberwolves' long-term future in Minnesota. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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Taylor has prepared the Wolves for sale, a process he once hoped would be completed before this season but now has an indefinite timetable. He has said he'd like to sell minority interest in the team as part of a multi-year plan for him to eventually sell all or most of it. Stern said he is "pretty involved" in that process which says Taylor is pursuing in a "very thoughtful and prudent way." "I think eventually it will happen," Stern said. "Glen is not what you'd call an anxious seller. Sometimes I think he may have seller's remorse even though he hasn't sold it because he loves the team and he loves what it does for the community." Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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Word is interest in buying the Wolves is as high as ever. One potential buyer is former Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley. Multiple sources insist that he's kicking the tires. Before any transaction occurs, the Target Center renovation plans need to be finalized. The Wolves and Minneapolis officials were scheduled to meet on Wednesday. 1500 ESPN

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There apparently was an urgent reaction from the organization about it because Love met with David Kahn and Rick Adelman on Tuesday shortly after the story hit the Web and Love said he plans to talk to owner Glen Taylor about his comments. "I meant what I said, I told David there's nothing to apologize about," Love said. "The only thing I was sorry about is that I did in public and if there's a learning expereince from that, it's not to do that again. "A lot of athletes these days say the right thing and aren't outspoken. I happen to be in this article. I'm not going to go forward and say I have anything to apologize about. I said what I felt. I didn't mean to alienate my team, my coaches, the organization or more importantly the fans...I said a lot of things about the team and were we're at this point and I'll continue to say it throughout the year because that's how I feel." Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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Hearing any word on Kahn's status? Darren Wolfson: He has an option on his contract for next season. Taylor remains a fan. Twitter @DarrenWolfson

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For everyone else still stunned over the Minnesota Timberwolves' owner and general manager downright daring the franchise's best player to leave for free agency in two years, Kevin Love promises to be a professional, promises All-Star performance and productivity. Over the organization's refusal to designate him as the cornerstone, though, there come no promises of forgiveness from Love. No assurance it won't chase him out the door and out of the franchise forever someday. "I don't know who labels people stars, but even [T'wolves owner] Glen Taylor said: I don't think Kevin Love is a star, because he hasn't led us to the playoffs," Love told Yahoo! Sports. "I mean, it's not like I had much support out there. That's a tough pill to swallow." Yahoo! Sports

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Darren Wolfson: Spoke w/ Glen Taylor. Update on selling the #Twolves: "I might get a deal within the yr." If so, that deal will keep him around for 5-6 yrs. Twitter @DarrenWolfson

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San Antonio Spurs CEO Peter Holt is the new BOG chairman, taking over for Minnesota owner Glen Taylor, who had served in that role since 2008. “We are being nice to David, but I want to be extra nice to Glen,” Holt said. “This has gone really smoothly. Glen has stayed in the chairmanship much longer than normal to allow the continuity to be smooth from obviously David to Adam, but also throughout the ownership group. So I want to thank Glen for that.” A discussion on accepting ads in the form of jersey patches as another revenue stream was pushed to the BOG’s next meeting. NBA.com

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Steve Aschburner: Spurs CEO Peter holt elected Chairman of NBA Board of Governors. Succeeds Timberwolves' Glen Taylor, who has had the role since Oct. 2008. Twitter @AschNBA

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Prior to the Love right hand injury, Taylor was asked if his team was active in trade talks. "Not us," he said. "Let's get the season started." It's expected the Wolves will be active prior to February's trade deadline once Rubio is back. 1500ESPN.com

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