The Timberwolves: A History of Head Coaches
From Bill Musselman to Chris Finch
Bill Musselman (1989-1991)
Bill Musselman was the Minnesota Timberwolves' first head coach. He coached the team for two seasons, compiling a record of 25-117.
Sidney Lowe (1991-1994)
Sidney Lowe took over as head coach after Musselman was fired. He coached the Timberwolves for three seasons, compiling a record of 44-176.
Flip Saunders (1995-2005)
Flip Saunders is the Timberwolves' longest-tenured head coach. He coached the team for 10 seasons, compiling a record of 423-383.
Kevin McHale (2005-2009)
Kevin McHale was hired as head coach after Saunders was fired. He coached the Timberwolves for four seasons, compiling a record of 193-269.
Kurt Rambis (2009-2011)
Kurt Rambis was hired as head coach after McHale was fired. He coached the Timberwolves for two seasons, compiling a record of 32-132.
Rick Adelman (2011-2014)
Rick Adelman was hired as head coach after Rambis was fired. He coached the Timberwolves for three seasons, compiling a record of 112-155.
Flip Saunders (2014-2015)
Flip Saunders returned as head coach after Adelman was fired. He coached the Timberwolves for one season, compiling a record of 16-66.
Sam Mitchell (2015-2016)
Sam Mitchell was hired as head coach after Saunders died. He coached the Timberwolves for one season, compiling a record of 29-53.
Tom Thibodeau (2016-2019)
Tom Thibodeau was hired as head coach after Mitchell was fired. He coached the Timberwolves for three seasons, compiling a record of 97-107.
Ryan Saunders (2019-2021)
Ryan Saunders was hired as head coach after Thibodeau was fired. He coached the Timberwolves for two seasons, compiling a record of 43-94.
Chris Finch (2021-Present)
Chris Finch was hired as head coach after Saunders was fired. He coached the Timberwolves to a 46-36 record in his first season.
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