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Updated · hoopsrumors.com · Aug 29
Marc Stad to Buy Timberwolves Control, Bringing $35 Billion Dragoneer Backing
Updated
Updated · hoopsrumors.com · Aug 29

Marc Stad to Buy Timberwolves Control, Bringing $35 Billion Dragoneer Backing

3 articles · Updated · hoopsrumors.com · Aug 29

Summary

  • Marc Stad is set to become the Timberwolves' new majority owner by buying shares from Marc Lore, with sources saying he will be heavily involved in organizational decisions.
  • Elisa Stad will serve as team governor so Stad can keep focusing on Dragoneer Investment Group, the technology-focused firm that manages more than $35 billion in assets.
  • The ownership shift comes as Minnesota reshapes its roster, adding Jonathan Kuminga on a two-year, $12.4 million deal that Yahoo Sports called a low-cost bet with upside.
  • Cap maneuvering remains central to that plan: ESPN reported the Wolves do not intend to trade Donte DiVincenzo, while a waive-and-stretch of Josh Green's $14.68 million expiring contract could create room under the second apron.

Insights

Will new billionaire owner Marc Stad's hands-on approach disrupt or elevate the Timberwolves' ambitious championship timeline?
Can the Timberwolves' gamble on Kuminga's athleticism overcome his shooting flaws to build a true 2026 championship contender?
How will Minnesota navigate brutal second-apron cap penalties to finalize their intriguing new lineup before the season tips off?