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Wolves coach Saunders says he has lymphoma

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  • Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Timberwolves president and coach Flip Saunders says he is being treated for cancer.

Saunders announced on Tuesday that he has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments for Hodgkin's lymphoma. He says his doctors are calling it "very treatable and curable."

Saunders plans to remain as the Timberwolves head coach and top executive while being treated.