Stad family transfers ownership stake in Timberwolves and Lynx
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Stad family officially transferred their ownership stake in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, allowing current leaders Tim Connelly, Matt Lloyd, Chris Finch, and Cheryl Reeve to maintain their roles. The deal followed months of discussions between the Stad family and existing owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore. This transition is significant for the franchise's operational continuity as it preserves existing leadership structures in both teams. Further developments regarding team strategies and management may follow as this ownership change takes effect.
- •Stad family was a minority investor in both teams.
- •Ownership change allows current leadership to remain intact.
- •Tim Connelly and Chris Finch continue as Timberwolves’ leaders.
- •Cheryl Reeve retains her role with the Lynx.
- •Discussions leading to the ownership transfer spanned several months.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Sources said the transfer of ownership between the …
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