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NBA podcast: Why the Timberwolves fired Tom Thibodeau

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Welcome to the latest edition of "Pound the Rock," a weekly NBA podcast hosted by William Lou, Joseph Casciaro, and Joe Wolfond.

Find the show on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher.

On this special, reaction episode of Pound The Rock, The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski joins the show to discuss the issues behind Tom Thibodeau's firing in Minnesota.

Topics for the show include:

  • The awkward timing of Thibodeau's firing
  • The basketball and business reasons behind the move
  • How Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins factored into the decision
  • What's next for interim coach Ryan Saunders, general manager Scott Layden, and the Timberwolves as a whole?
  • Is the franchise in a better place than it was when Thibs took over?
  • Is anyone surprised Jimmy Butler has found new drama on Philly?

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