The Timberwolves have launched a search for their next head coach, a process that will begin with elite coaches with NBA experience outside the organization, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Interim head coach Sam Mitchell could be considered later, but will not be part of the initial process for which Wolves owner Glen Taylor has hired a search firm to identify top candidates.
Yahoo!Sports reported Wednesday that the search will target former Chicago coach Tom Thibodeau, former Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks and current television analyst Jeff Van Gundy. Others likely will be included as well.