Despite being arguably the greatest player in franchise history, Kevin Garnett\u2019s relationship with the Minnesota Timberwolves wasn\u2019t on the best of terms until a new ownership group took over. The 2008 NBA champion started beefing with former owner Glen Taylor in 2016, which halted plans to retire his jersey.<\/p>\n
Nearly a decade after the fallout with Glen, Garnett is returning to the franchise with an off-court role.<\/p>\n
NBA insider Shams Charania reported on Thursday that Garnett will join the Timberwolves and their WNBA sister franchise, the Minnesota Lynx, \u201cin a new, all-encompassing role involving business, community efforts and content development.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is reuniting with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Lynx in a new, all-encompassing role involving business, community efforts and content development, sources told ESPN. His long-awaited No. 21 Wolves jersey retirement will also happen in Minnesota. pic.twitter.com\/DedJhDezd3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 18, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n Garnett has developed a strong online presence with his \u201cKG Certified\u201d show, his joint \u201cTicket & The Truth\u201d show with Paul Pierce and more.<\/p>\n As part of his return, the Wolves will retire Garnett\u2019s No. 21 jersey, Charania added. The Timberwolves selected Garnett with the No. 5 overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft. He spent 12 seasons with the team, becoming the best player to wear the jersey.<\/p>\n Garnett led Minnesota to eight straight playoff appearances, including the Western Conference Finals in 2004, the same season he won his first and only MVP award. He was a 10-time All-Star in Minnesota before the Wolves traded him to the Boston Celtics in 2007.<\/p>\n He won the NBA championship a year later, becoming a legend in Boston, too. Nearly 17 years after that moment, the \u201cBig Ticket\u201d will receive one of the best honors a professional athlete can receive. New owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have brought a new dynamic to the team, and it was a matter of time before they did Garnett right.<\/p>\n \u2014 Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead <\/a>\u2014<\/p>\n NFL: 10 teams with the best chance to win the Super Bowl after Week 15<\/a><\/p>\n CFB: College football passing yards leader set to enter NCAA transfer portal<\/a><\/p>\n MLB: Phillies lose former All-Star to $2 million contract in free agency<\/a><\/p>\n ENTERTAINMENT: Longtime ESPN, NBC sportscaster expected to launch Senate bid<\/a><\/p>\n SPORTS MEDIA: Jason Kelce gets candid on Travis Kelce\u2019s potential retirement after Chiefs\u2019 playoff elimination<\/a><\/p>\n