Kurt Rambis has now been officially fired as the Minnesota Timberwolves' head coach. The team just sent out a press release confirming the news. In it, general manager David Kahn paid respect to Rambis and said this is "the right time" to make a change now that the roster is better understood.
Kurt Rambis Officially Fired As Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach, Press Conference Scheduled
“I want to thank Kurt for his contributions to our franchise and wish him the best in his future endeavors,” said David Kahn, Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations. “His arrival signaled we were serious about building a championship-contending ballclub over the course of time. We have accumulated a solid nucleus of young talent with a bright future during the last two years. I am hopeful Kurt receives his share of the credit for helping develop that talent and his contributions are not forgotten as we become a better basketball team.
“It is always hard to make these decisions. It is especially hard when it involves somebody of Kurt’s reputation. Even so, this is the right time for us to make a head coaching change now that we’ve identified our roster and its specific needs.”
A press conference announcing the news is scheduled for 3 p.m. EST.
For more on Rambis’ firing, visit Canis Hoopus and SB Nation Minnesota.
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