Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch to Undergo Knee Surgery Ahead of Playoff Series

Finch's surgery for a ruptured patellar tendon casts uncertainty on his sideline presence as Minnesota faces Denver.

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch will have surgery on Wednesday to repair a ruptured right patellar tendon, suffered during a sideline collision.
The injury occurred in the final moments of a game against the Phoenix Suns, leading to Minnesota's first-round series win.
Assistant coach Micah Nori is set to lead the team if Finch cannot be present on the bench for the upcoming games.
Finch's ability to coach from the sidelines in the playoff series against Denver remains uncertain as he begins rehabilitation.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are evaluating various options for Finch's involvement, possibly from a near-bench location or the locker room.