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Had a conversation with someone I know that works in the Wolves front office. Been debating whether or not to share what we talked about (they gave permission). It's nothing groundbreaking, but it's an insight to what's going on at Mayo Clinic Square right now.

Essentially, things inside the front office are significantly worse/more hostile than we thought. Their words were "walking on egg shells", when referring to everyone fearing for their jobs.

Then yesterday Thibs and Scott Layden got into a screaming match which according to my source, led to Thibs throwing a computer monitor through a glass office wall. Scott then excused most employees to take an extended lunch.

From other conversations with this person, I've gotten the sense that Thibs screaming isn't out of the norm (when the employees actually see Tom), but the escalation did seem to surprise them.

This could amount to nothing, but things are far from settled inside the front office, and more changes seem to be coming. At the very least, it seems that Thibs is feeling the heat.

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News / not news. Last time I gave information they gave me, I was contacted by the Wolves to delete my tweets. Thibs is insanely paranoid. (he was asked why he debated sharing)

There are people working there, that legitimately hate each other, trying to make decisions together. They say winning cures all, but there is a tipping point.

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

From Travis Lyle Czech on Twitter (https://twitter.com/TravLyleCzech):

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Had a conversation with someone I know that works in the Wolves front office. Been debating whether or not to share what we talked about (they gave permission). It's nothing groundbreaking, but it's an insight to what's going on at Mayo Clinic Square right now.

Essentially, things inside the front office are significantly worse/more hostile than we thought. Their words were "walking on egg shells", when referring to everyone fearing for their jobs.

Then yesterday Thibs and Scott Layden got into a screaming match which according to my source, led to Thibs throwing a computer monitor through a glass office wall. Scott then excused most employees to take an extended lunch.

From other conversations with this person, I've gotten the sense that Thibs screaming isn't out of the norm (when the employees actually see Tom), but the escalation did seem to surprise them.

This could amount to nothing, but things are far from settled inside the front office, and more changes seem to be coming. At the very least, it seems that Thibs is feeling the heat.

His further responses in the comments:

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News / not news. Last time I gave information they gave me, I was contacted by the Wolves to delete my tweets. Thibs is insanely paranoid. (he was asked why he debated sharing)

There are people working there, that legitimately hate each other, trying to make decisions together. They say winning cures all, but there is a tipping point.

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CBS Chicago:

Uncharacteristic bluntness was everywhere in Reinsdorf’s long and detailed statement that reinforced the need for a properly functioning workplace — something impossible when involving the obsessive, compulsive, uncommunicative, often paranoid Thibodeau.

His (Reinsdorf) message Thursday was simple and a long time coming for a coach whose game-planning and tactical skills were eventually overcome by his quixotic stubbornness, territorial neuroses and socialization problems.

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ORIGINAL: David Levine
Be nice to have a new POBO in time for the draft...

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: David Levine
Be nice to have a new POBO in time for the draft...

Isn't Thibs like down 5 assistants now? Probably hasn't had any sleep in a week....

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: David Levine
Be nice to have a new POBO in time for the draft...

Isn't Thibs like down 5 assistants now? Probably hasn't had any sleep in a week....

He doesn't listen to his assistants anyways, so its not like things are any different.

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

Now, does Taylor have the balls to just step up and fire Thibs? Keep in mind that firing Thibs almost certainly guarantees we will have to move Butler.

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ORIGINAL: ronhextall

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

From Travis Lyle Czech on Twitter (https://twitter.com/TravLyleCzech):

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Had a conversation with someone I know that works in the Wolves front office. Been debating whether or not to share what we talked about (they gave permission). It's nothing groundbreaking, but it's an insight to what's going on at Mayo Clinic Square right now.

Essentially, things inside the front office are significantly worse/more hostile than we thought. Their words were "walking on egg shells", when referring to everyone fearing for their jobs.

Then yesterday Thibs and Scott Layden got into a screaming match which according to my source, led to Thibs throwing a computer monitor through a glass office wall. Scott then excused most employees to take an extended lunch.

From other conversations with this person, I've gotten the sense that Thibs screaming isn't out of the norm (when the employees actually see Tom), but the escalation did seem to surprise them.

This could amount to nothing, but things are far from settled inside the front office, and more changes seem to be coming. At the very least, it seems that Thibs is feeling the heat.

His further responses in the comments:

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News / not news. Last time I gave information they gave me, I was contacted by the Wolves to delete my tweets. Thibs is insanely paranoid. (he was asked why he debated sharing)

There are people working there, that legitimately hate each other, trying to make decisions together. They say winning cures all, but there is a tipping point.

Wow, if all of that is true I am guessing next year is Western Conference finals or bust (I think it should be anyway).

I liked the Thibs hire originally, now I don't care for it. (I guess that is what fans do).

He is too hard on his players in terms of minutes and coaching style, I don't think it works in today's NBA. Need to be calm and quieter based on the coaches that seem to be doing well and are well thought of.

Didn't like the Wiggins extension because giving money and then expecting something different rarely works.

I think the Wolves are closer to regressing back to the stone age then making a deep run in playoffs.

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

But it's clear now that there are multiple issues and Glen needs to start over over once again. With a difference this time though. The cupboard is not bare. There is talent here. Just need a new guy at the helm.

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

But it's clear now that there are multiple issues and Glen needs to start over over once again. With a difference this time though. The cupboard is not bare. There is talent here. Just need a new guy at the helm.

I'd say we're in a MUCH worse position this time.

Before Thibs we had:

KAT, Wiggins, LaVine, Dieng and Tyus all on rookie contracts.
We had a Top 5 draft pick.
We had Rubio on a bargain contract for a starting caliber player.
Bjelica on a cheap deal.
We had near Maximum cap room.

Now we have:

KAT on his rookie deal, but eligible for a max extension.
Butler with the ability to leave after the upcoming season (and no Thibs makes that more likely).
Wiggins as a negative asset (when you consider production vs new cost).
Dieng as a negative asset with his current contract.
Gibson with 1 year left (and no way to replace him monetarily)
Teague who can become a FA after next season.
We're capped out, we may have to choose between keeping Bjelica or using the MLE to stay under the luxury tax.
We have the 20th pick.

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

But it's clear now that there are multiple issues and Glen needs to start over over once again. With a difference this time though. The cupboard is not bare. There is talent here. Just need a new guy at the helm.

I'd say we're in a MUCH worse position this time.

Before Thibs we had:

KAT, Wiggins, LaVine, Dieng and Tyus all on rookie contracts.
We had a Top 5 draft pick.
We had Rubio on a bargain contract for a starting caliber player.
Bjelica on a cheap deal.
We had near Maximum cap room.

Now we have:

KAT on his rookie deal, but eligible for a max extension.
Butler with the ability to leave after the upcoming season (and no Thibs makes that more likely).
Wiggins as a negative asset (when you consider production vs new cost).
Dieng as a negative asset with his current contract.
Gibson with 1 year left (and no way to replace him monetarily)
Teague who can become a FA after next season.
We're capped out, we may have to choose between keeping Bjelica or using the MLE to stay under the luxury tax.
We have the 20th pick.

Oh I totally agree. Thibs as personnel guy has been worse than Thibs the coach. The only good thing he did was get Butler. I hated giving up Lavine and Dunn for him but felt he was the veteran star we needed.

I still do feel that, if we can hold to him. And not hold on to his coach.

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

But is Lavine and Dunn for just two years of Butler a no brainer?

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

From Travis Lyle Czech on Twitter (https://twitter.com/TravLyleCzech):

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Had a conversation with someone I know that works in the Wolves front office. Been debating whether or not to share what we talked about (they gave permission). It's nothing groundbreaking, but it's an insight to what's going on at Mayo Clinic Square right now.

Essentially, things inside the front office are significantly worse/more hostile than we thought. Their words were "walking on egg shells", when referring to everyone fearing for their jobs.

Then yesterday Thibs and Scott Layden got into a screaming match which according to my source, led to Thibs throwing a computer monitor through a glass office wall. Scott then excused most employees to take an extended lunch.

From other conversations with this person, I've gotten the sense that Thibs screaming isn't out of the norm (when the employees actually see Tom), but the escalation did seem to surprise them.

This could amount to nothing, but things are far from settled inside the front office, and more changes seem to be coming. At the very least, it seems that Thibs is feeling the heat.

His further responses in the comments:

quote:

News / not news. Last time I gave information they gave me, I was contacted by the Wolves to delete my tweets. Thibs is insanely paranoid. (he was asked why he debated sharing)

There are people working there, that legitimately hate each other, trying to make decisions together. They say winning cures all, but there is a tipping point.