What happened
Tim Lewis, the first British-born coach in the NBA, is back with the Timberwolves after a previous stint and said Chris Finch persuaded him to return for a more influential job. He said his role now includes offensive game planning and some work with young bigs.
Lewis said Pablo Prigioni will lead the offense while he helps build game plans around opposing defenses and the Timberwolves’ own personnel. He also pointed to the team’s early schedule and said Minnesota will have to adjust because opponents will challenge its size at power in
Lewis’ expanded responsibilities could affect Minnesota’s offensive preparation and how the staff uses younger frontcourt players. It does not confirm any lineup changes, and Finch still controls the final rotation decisions.
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Original reporting: The Welshman seeking NBA title with Timberwolves — Yahoo Sports ↗