Timberwolves agree to deal with Dieng

MINNEAPOLIS— A person with knowledge of the situation says the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to terms with big man Gorgui Dieng on a four-year contract extension worth $64 million. The sides came to agreement on Monday afternoon. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the deal. Dieng has emerged as a talented and versatile forward and centre. He is averaging 13.0 points and 13.5 rebounds in the first two games of this season.