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Jon Krawczynski: Kahn to AP: "I dont think it's appropriate to say whehter it's fair or not. very grateful for opp that Glen gave me." Twitter

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Jon Krawczynski: Kahn to AP: "It's a team that's well positioned now. And i'm very proud of all the accomplishments that have occurred." Twitter

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Jon Krawczynski: Kahn to AP: "I've taken a lot of bullets for the team and will continue to do so. I'm happy to do it. That's what we're hired to do." Twitter

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David Kahn is out as president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Flip Saunders is coming in. Three people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that team owner Glen Taylor has decided not to pick up the option for next season on Kahn's contract. Taylor is also putting the finishing touches on a deal to hire Saunders as Kahn's replacement. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made. Oklahoman

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Jon Krawczynski: The new deal for Flip Saunders should be made official by Friday. Twitter

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Minnesota has fired general manager David Kahn, league source tells Y! Sports. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Minnesota Timberwolves, David Kahn 

David Kahn's contract has not been renewed and the Wolves will replace him with, as expected, former Wolves coach Flip Saunders as president of basketball operations, league sources said this afternoon. Expect the team to make the announcement later today. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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“It’s a non issue” was the initial comment of Wolves’ GM David Kahn, whom we asked if now after the disclosure of the 34 year old center’s sexual identity, he would think twice to offer him a contract. “Νo I would not. Look, I have a 21 year old daughter and her generation doesn’t get affected by these issues. World is a place that happily accepts these issues of sexuality. Overtime it will be less and less discussed”. -But do you think that this disclosure may create a negative aura in the locker room of the team, that will sign Collins; “No I don’t”. EuroHoops.net

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Jerry Zgoda: Ricky Rubio's summer spent back home in Spain likely will include a promotional trip back to China in late June-early July Twitter @JerryZgoda

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As for the future of coach Rick Adelman, Glen Taylor said he doesn't yet what Adelman will do, but it "looks very favorable" for some sort of return. Taylor added that Adelman has kept him well-informed. 1500 ESPN

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Wolves owner Glen Taylor said he'll have a major announcement on the ownership front sometime in the next week. When poked and prodded, the only other information he would volunteer was that it's a scenario that would never be guessed. Taylor has had talks with Chris Hansen's Seattle group, but they want to move the Wolves to Seattle, and Taylor said that's not happening. 1500 ESPN

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President of basketball operations David Kahn is scouting in Europe, according to Taylor. Asked if it was OK to make a leap on Kahn's future based on him continuing to work, Taylor said no. When pressed if the NBA.com report about Flip Saunders taking over Kahn's duties was accurate, all Taylor would say is that no decision has been made yet. But in the same breath, Taylor said a decision would come by the end of the month. 1500 ESPN

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The Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, who says his surgically repaired left knee has recovered 100 percent, will play for Spain in the European Championship in September. Wolves guard J.J. Barea, who is signed for two more years, said he probably will play with the Puerto Rican national team, which will try to qualify for the World Championship at the end of the summer. St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Kevin Love: Happy for @Jason Collins in his decision. A great teammate and friend. Thanks for helping me through my rookie season!! #classact #courage Twitter @kevinlove

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Ray Allen reflected on his tenure with the Bucks and the infamous trade and said he didn’t harbor “any bitterness” toward any Bucks officials. That includes then Bucks coach George Karl, with whom he often butted heads. Allen said that he hasn’t spoken to Karl since their Milwaukee days, even though they have seen each other on numerous occasions. “We’re like ships passing in the night,” Allen said. Before signing with Heat last summer as a free agent, Allen said he also had offers on the table from Memphis and Minnesota. He said Milwaukee never contacted him. Racine Journal-Times

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With speculation on his job status reaching a fever pitch, Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn said Friday night that he has not met with owner Glen Taylor to discuss the team option on his contract for next season. SI.com

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Kahn released a statement after NBA.com reported Taylor had decided to fire him and was negotiating with Flip Saunders to be the new president. Kahn said he didn't expect to meet with Taylor until after coach Rick Adelman informs the team about his plans for next season. Adelman is currently mulling returning or retiring to be with his wife Mary Kay, who suffered from seizures earlier in the season. SI.com

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David Kahn just sent me a text after I called him seeking comment on today's NBA.com report that Glen Taylor is negotiating a five-year deal with Flip Saunders to replace Kahn as president of basketball operations. This is what the text said: "First, I wake up every day knowing it's a privilege to have this job, and not a right. Speculation about our jobs is part of this business, especially when you strip the emotion out of it. Speculation is especially understandable now, as we have a deep and talented team, with several cornerstone players, and will be poised for big success once it regains its health. "Glen and I have an understanding that we will meet at an appropriate time to discuss my contractual status, but only after we have clarification on Coach Adelman's status and Glen has all the information he needs. It is no different than when we make decisions on players who have options. We wait for the process to unfold. In the meantime, Glen and I have been having conversations about the staff, free agency and other plans. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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Jerry Zgoda: Flip tells KFAN "at this point, no" he hasn't been offered job. "What happens hypothetically...I have not officially been offered any job" Twitter @JerryZgoda

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ESPN NBA analyst Flip Saunders would not confirm a report that he was expected to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves as the club's next president of basketball operations. NBA.com reported that Saunders has been negotiating a contract, with option years, that could run through the 2017 -18 season and be worth more than $9 million over five full years, according to sources. "What develops right now is yet to be determined," Saunders told ESPN. ESPN.com

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