Taylor said general manager Scott Layden informed Thibodeau of the decision shortly after the Wolves’ 108-86 victory over the Lakers.
Ryan Saunders will be the interim head coach, said Taylor, who also owns the Star Tribune.
Layden will retain his general manager duties, according to Taylor. The Wolves also fired assistant coach Andy Greer.
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