Baseball great Alex Rodriguez, thwarted in his attempt to buy the New York Mets last year, is teaming up with billionaire Marc Lore to begin the process of buying the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx. (more…)
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Timberwolves sale may overperform market
A Minnesota Timberwolves sale may outperform estimates of the NBA franchise’s worth, as early reports have a sale price approaching $1.5 billion. (more…)
T-Wolves hit the market; no move allowed
Glen Taylor is selling the Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) and is already attracting some interest, even though the sale comes with one big condition: the buyer cannot move the team. Sorry, Seattle. (more…)
A New Target Center? Mostly
Target Center will never be a great NBA facility. It’s too small, it’s landlocked, and it doesn’t provide for the many social spaces found in many new arenas. But with the most recent round of upgrades, it’s become an above-average NBA arena—one providing a sorely needed boost to a franchise on the rise. (more…)
Best of 2017, #4: Target Center Upgrades
We end 2017 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Arena Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #4: Sorely needed Target Center upgrades were unveiled for the 2017-2018 NBA season. (more…)
Williams Arena Gives Lynx a Home-Court Advantage
With Williams Arena providing a fitting home-court advantage, the Minnesota Lynx clinched the WNBA title on Wendesday. (more…)
Williams Arena Being Prepped for Minnesota Lynx
With Minnesota Lynx playoff games on the way, Williams Arena is undergoing some changes. (more…)
Minnesota Lynx, Target Center to Host 2018 WNBA All-Star Game
The WNBA has announced the site for its 2018 All-Star Game, which will be staged at the Minnesota Lynx‘s Target Center. The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 28. (more…)
Target Center Renovation Continues
When the 2017-18 NBA season rolls around, the Minnesota Timberwolves will see the finished results of a three-phase renovation to the Target Center. (more…)
Pair of WNBA Teams Using Temporary Arenas in 2017
Entering the 2017 WNBA season, there are a few intriguing developments on the arena front. (more…)
Minnesota Lynx: Temporary Home, Permanent Success
With renovations to Minneapolis’s Target Center set for this summer, the Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) faces the challenge of relocating games to St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center — and, surprisingly, the team is seeing an uptick in business. (more…)
Target Center Renovation Receives More Private Funds
The ongoing Target Center renovation is receiving more funds, as Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx owner Glen Taylor is adding to the project. Taylor will contribute an estimated $9-$12 million to add new amenities to the renovation, with the additions including seating and technology upgrades. (more…)
