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Griffith resigns as Timberwolves-Lynx CFO

The Timberwolves and Lynx announced Friday that Chief Financial Officer Roger Griffith will be resigning his position April 15.
Dec 28, 2017;Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taj Gibson (67) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and center Thon Maker (7) reach for a rebound during the fourth quarte. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

MINNEAPOLIS - The top money man for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx is stepping down.

The basketball operation announced Friday that Chief Financial Officer Roger Griffith will be resigning his position April 15. In his position Griffith was responsible for overseeing the finances of both the Timberwolves and Lynx organizations, including helping to manage the salary cap.

He has also played a vital role in helping the Lynx become a WNBA powerhouse, orchestrating basketball operations as the General Manager for the four-time league champs.

“Roger’s leadership and dedication to the Timberwolves and Lynx franchises is unparalleled,” said Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor. “For the last 24 years, he has guided many key aspects of our organization, showing great leadership and decision-making ability that will continue to benefit us for years to come. Through our transition to Mayo Clinic Square, his work on the Target Center renovation project, and the leadership he demonstrated in constructing the roster to help lead the Lynx to four WNBA titles, Roger has clearly established himself as one of the great sports executives in our market and will be missed.”

Griffith will be succeeded by current VP of Finance Pete Stene, a 15-year veteran of the Timberwolves and Lynx organizations.

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