A-Rod finalizing deal for T’wolves

Alex Rodriguez, recently rebuffed in his efforts to become an owner of the New York Mets, reportedly has turned his attention to basketball, finalizing a deal to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.

Marc Lore, an e-commerce billionaire, and A-Rod are close to purchasing the teams in a deal that is expected to cost around $1.5 billion, ESPN reported. They would take over in 2023, with Glen Taylor retaining full control of both teams for two years and mentoring the two, according to The Athletic. Lore and A-Rod reportedly have a 30-day exclusive negotiating window and the pair would have to be approved by the NBA’s Board of Governors.

Taylor, who purchased the T’wolves for $88 million in 1994 after the team nearly was relocated to New Orleans.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Bucks 124, Magic 87:

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Khris Middleton scored 21 points and Bobby Portis added 16 points, including four three-pointers, and 10 rebounds off the bench as Milwaukee won at Orlando to end a three-game losing streak.

Pelicans 116, Cavaliers

● 109: Zion Williamson scored 38 points and Brandon Ingram added 27 in rallying New Orleans at Cleveland.

Hawks 105, Hornets

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101: Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 32 points on a career-high eight threepointers and Atlanta battled back from a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to win at Charlotte.

Celtics 105, Nuggets ●

87: Jayson Tatum and

Jaylen Brown fueled an amazing 31-3 run that helped Boston rout hostDenver.