Report: Alex Rodriguez ownership group finalizes deal to take over Timberwolves

After a brief period of uncertainty, former Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez is indeed becoming part of the ownership group for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Just two days after their exclusive 30-day negotiating window came to a close, Rodriguez and tech entrepreneur Marc Lore have reached an agreement to purchase the Timberwolves for $1.5 billion, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.