The T'Wolves are still on the market, and team Owner Glen Taylor has implied that the "effects of the pandemic on the NBA have delayed a potential deal," according to Chris Hine of the Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE. Taylor in July confirmed he was fielding offers for the franchise, but he recently "declined to comment on the status of specific bids." He did state that coronavirus "was slowing down the process." Taylor: "People who would be interested in making acquisitions are probably more cautious right now. We're probably more cautious. ... I think it's time for them to be a little more cautious until they know how this year is going to be set up." Hine noted Taylor means potential buyers "want to see how a lack of fans in Target Center and other arenas for at least the start of the season is going to affect the bottom line across the league." Taylor has a "requirement that any potential buyer has to keep the team in Minnesota, though it's unclear how Taylor may be able to do that contractually." He also said that he "hoped to sell" the WNBA Minnesota Lynx "as part of any deal, and there could be scenarios where Taylor remains in a smaller ownership role moving forward" (Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE, 12/20).
