The financial landscape of the NBA continues to evolve rapidly, with the Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA's Lynx changing hands at a substantial valuation. Reports from major sports accounts confirm that Marc Lore is selling his controlling stake in the franchises. reported that Marc Lore "is selling his controlling stake in the Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA’s Lynx to billionaire investor Marc Stad in a deal that values the teams, together, at $4.5 billion." This move sees Stad become the primary owner. corroborated this, stating that "Marc Stad is now the controlling owner of the Timberwolves and Lynx," and that the "Dragoneer founder reportedly acquired most of Marc Lore’s stake at a $4.5B valuation." The report also specified that "Lore will remain a minority owner, while Alex Rodriguez will take a more public-facing role."
The sale underscores a broader trend of escalating team valuations within the league. linked to an ESPN story detailing "Marc Stad purchasing controlling ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx from Marc Lore for $4.5 billion valuation -- teaming Stad and Alex Rodriguez as the franchises' new co-owners." This transaction is a recent example in a series of ownership changes. further illustrated this trend by noting that "Over 25% of NBA teams have been sold since 2020," providing a list of significant sales and their valuations. The same post highlighted the rapid appreciation of team values, including the Timberwolves themselves, with figures listed such as "$1.5B" for 2025 and "$4.5B" for 2026, underscoring a dramatic increase in valuation for the franchise within a short period.
