The National Basketball Coaches Association released a statement on Wednesday expressing disappointment in the Timberwolves for the hiring process of their new coach Chris Finch.
"The NBCA understands and respects each organization's right to hire and fire whomever and whenever it comes," the statement said. "But it is also our responsibility to point out when an organization fails to conduct a thorough and transparent search of candidates from a wide range of diverse backgrounds."
"We must establish a level laying field and equal access to opportunity for all coaching candidates."
The Timberwolves were criticized across the NBA on Sunday when they fired head coach Ryan Saunders before hiring his replacement, Raptors assistant Chris Finch, that same night.