05-20-2026, 11:21 AM
https://scoopb.com/2026/05/the-domino-ef...minnesota/
While the team’s public press release framed the split as a sterile, “mutual decision,” the reality behind the scenes paints a far more dramatic picture. According to a league source, the breakdown wasn’t about a multi-year audit or differences in rebuilding strategies. The source shared simply and directly:
“He wanted out.”
Imagine a world where Jason Kidd becomes the next head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves—and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo follows him to the Twin Cities.
It sounds like pure fan fiction, but when asked about the possibility, a trusted league fixture shared an eye-opening perspective: “Not out of the question.”
Interestingly, Minnesota isn’t the only place where Kidd has been courted with executive power. Sources indicate that Kidd is incredibly friendly with Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon. Through backchannels, feelers were put out to Kidd concerning the notion of coaching the Blazers while simultaneously maintaining a powerful front-office role.
While Kidd initially declined the overtures because he was making more money as the head man in Dallas, the landscape has completely changed. With no job and a burning desire for a dual coach/executive role, one has to wonder if Kidd will seriously reconsider Dundon’s offer in Portland if the Minnesota dream doesn’t materialize.
Kyrie Irving’s name is being loudly whispered. A well-placed and respected NBA fixture shared a firm belief that a healthy Irving is the exact missing piece to get Minnesota over the Conference Finals hump:
“Irving in Minnesota makes the Timberwolves a contender. The combination of Anthony Edwards and Kyrie Irving is potent enough to legitimately contend in the West.”
Crucially, the interest is mutual. Anthony Edwards is reportedly privately sharing that he would love teaming up with Irving in Minnesota, advocating heavily for the move behind the scenes. “Ant has a mutual respect for Kyrie and for what he’s done in this league,” a Timberwolves source with knowledge of the situation noted. “If Kyrie came, it would be sweet.”
While the team’s public press release framed the split as a sterile, “mutual decision,” the reality behind the scenes paints a far more dramatic picture. According to a league source, the breakdown wasn’t about a multi-year audit or differences in rebuilding strategies. The source shared simply and directly:
“He wanted out.”
Imagine a world where Jason Kidd becomes the next head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves—and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo follows him to the Twin Cities.
It sounds like pure fan fiction, but when asked about the possibility, a trusted league fixture shared an eye-opening perspective: “Not out of the question.”
Interestingly, Minnesota isn’t the only place where Kidd has been courted with executive power. Sources indicate that Kidd is incredibly friendly with Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon. Through backchannels, feelers were put out to Kidd concerning the notion of coaching the Blazers while simultaneously maintaining a powerful front-office role.
While Kidd initially declined the overtures because he was making more money as the head man in Dallas, the landscape has completely changed. With no job and a burning desire for a dual coach/executive role, one has to wonder if Kidd will seriously reconsider Dundon’s offer in Portland if the Minnesota dream doesn’t materialize.
Kyrie Irving’s name is being loudly whispered. A well-placed and respected NBA fixture shared a firm belief that a healthy Irving is the exact missing piece to get Minnesota over the Conference Finals hump:
“Irving in Minnesota makes the Timberwolves a contender. The combination of Anthony Edwards and Kyrie Irving is potent enough to legitimately contend in the West.”
Crucially, the interest is mutual. Anthony Edwards is reportedly privately sharing that he would love teaming up with Irving in Minnesota, advocating heavily for the move behind the scenes. “Ant has a mutual respect for Kyrie and for what he’s done in this league,” a Timberwolves source with knowledge of the situation noted. “If Kyrie came, it would be sweet.”