Wolves sale should come in February: The sale of at least 30 percent of the Timberwolves by owner Glen Taylor to a handful of Los Angeles investors, including Memphis Grizzlies limited partner Steve Kaplan, should be complete by the end of February. The Wolves, though, will be required to remain in Minnesota. -- Pioneer Press

Garnett finds his minutes limited by Father Time: Once considered one of the greatest practice players of all time because of his will and dedication, Timberwolves star Kevin Garnett now mostly is limited by passing time and a 39-year-old body to as many — or as few — minutes he can muster on game nights. -- Star Tribune