The Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday extended the long-term contract of coach Chris Fitz.

The news comes a day before the game with the Clippers in Minnesota, where the T-Wolves could secure seventh place in the West.

Finch’s assistants also received contract extensions.

“There is energy here. “We are moving in the right direction and it is a great moment to be part of this group.” He then replaced Ryan Saunders, he was fired.

Minnesota has scored 46-36 this season – from 2004-05, it is only the second winning season of the tournament.

“The results on the court are clear,” said Sachin Gupta, vice president of T-Wolves basketball operations.

“He is extremely communicative,” added Anthony Edwards, the club’s second-highest scorer this season. It makes everyone feel comfortable. “

In the months before he was hired by Minnesota, Finch backed Nick Nurse in Toronto. The 52-year-old has also served as an assistant in Denver, Houston and New Orleans.