Minneapolis-St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx today, in partnership with the Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers and Fever, Dallas Mavericks and Wings, and Cleveland Cavaliers participated in the third “Team Up for Change” summit to unite, inspire and activate around a shared commitment and call for racial equality and social justice. The virtual summit tipped off the “Team Up for Change” week of action which will occur from Oct. 22-28 which includes in-market community involvement and the launch of the second episode of Voices, the Timberwolves and Lynx YouTube video series.
The virtual “Team Up for Change” summit featured segments surrounding criminal justice reform and civic engagement with Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx CEO Ethan Casson, Timberwolves Head Coach Ryan Saunders, Lynx Head Coach and General Manager Cheryl Reeve, Timberwolves Guard Josh Okogie and Minneapolis Foundation Senior Vice President of Impact Chanda Smith Baker.