Minneapolis/St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves named Bryan Gates Assistant Coach. Gates spent the previous three seasons as an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings. This is Gates’ second stint in Minnesota; he previously was an assistant coach with the Wolves for the 2015-16 season.
“Bryan has extensive and diverse coaching experience that will be vital to our staff,” said Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas. “He has spent a lot of time with a number of great coaching minds and has head coach and professional experience in a number of different leagues. He brings a unique perspective to our team and we look forward to his contributions this season.