Timberwolves extend contract with coach Chris Finch for four years – Twin Cities

Minnesota on Monday extended the contract of its head coach Chris Finch for the foreseeable future, signing him for four years.

The Timberwolves announced that the agreement is a “multi-year” contract. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi revealed the exact term. Finch is under contract with the Wolves through the 2027/28 season.

“I want to thank Glen, Becky and the entire organization for their continued support and commitment to me and the team,” Finch said in a statement. “I am proud of how we have been able to establish a great culture here at the Timberwolves and I look forward to continuing to lead this organization and make our fans proud.”

Finch, who took over the team midway through the 2020-21 season, just led Minnesota to the Western Conference finals for the first time in 20 years. In three full seasons with Finch at the helm, the Wolves have never missed the playoffs.

During his tenure, he oversaw the development of Anthony Edwards from rookie to superstar, had success with several different roster configurations, and most recently led Minnesota’s “big ball” approach – which required finesse to succeed on both ends of the court – to a 56-win season.

Over the final 46 games of the 2021-22 season, the Wolves had the NBA’s best offensive output under Finch. This season, they touted a defense that many considered historically good. The coach has shown an ability to adapt to the personnel around him.

Finch has also proven himself to be a leader who is open and honest with every player, from Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns down, which has earned the coach respect throughout the squad.

Finch and his staff – a tight-knit group that has remained largely unchanged since Finch’s first offseason on the job – coached the Western Conference All-Star team last season and finished third in voting for NBA Coach of the Year, and he is now as much a long-term core of the team as Edwards.

The coach suffered a torn patellar tendon in Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs after colliding with guard Mike Conley on the sideline, forcing him to a second-string spot for the rest of the postseason. He is expected to be back on the sidelines for the start of next season.

“Chris is a wonderful coach and an even better person,” Wolves basketball director Tim Connelly said in a statement. “We are thrilled to see him rewarded with a well-deserved contract extension. Under his leadership, the team has improved each year and he is the perfect leader for our organization.”