Alex Rodriguez has remained firmly remained in touch with sports after retirement. In addition to baseball, the retired New York Yankees slugger has stepped into a new world with business partner Marc Lore. But their NBA and WNBA aspirations may have to be put on hold, at least temporarily. Planning to obtain the majority owner of the team at 80%, A-Rod and Lore’s Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx dream has taken a massive hit.

Since the news came to light, NBA and MLB fans have been curious about the process, the third step of which is supposed to end in December. But according to current majority owner Glen Taylor, the entire story has a twist.

Glen Taylor Gets Candid About Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore’s Payment Troubles

As the NBA season approaches, most owners are strategizing for the near future. Amidst this, the Timberwolves ownership issue is still a hot topic. As the deadline approaches, Lore and Rodriguez have been strangely silent about the matter at hand. Lore even disappeared for a time a few weeks ago, creating a black cloud of confusion among fans. And the current owner has some thoughts.

When asked about the issue during his recent podcast appearance, Taylor said, “I think they?ll push back [the deadline].? He, of course, stated his reasons behind such an assumption. According to the majority owner, Taylor took them at their word when the duo said they were all set. Either way the situation goes, he’s apparently not too bothered about this issue.

“It doesn?t make much difference to me if it?s December, March or July. I?m going to keep doing what I?m doing. We?re pretty well set for this year.” Further, the business magnate also reiterated that while he still controls majority ownership of the Timberwolves, he will work with the coaches and staff to improve the team.

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About the part ownership next year, he revealed, “When [Lore and Rodriguez] get in a position to take over those responsibilities within the next year, then I?ll still be part of the ownership [group], but we?ll see how much I participate.? However, recently, even A-Rod opened up about the Timberwolves, but on a different note.

Alex Rodriguez Shared His Hopes For The Minnesota Timberwolves

The last season went rather badly for the Timberwolves, and A-Rod’s NBA championship dream crashed badly. However, the MLB icon hasn’t lost hope and is working toward the championship again this year. “I have my hands full in my thoughts thinking about how do we bring a championship to Minnesota,” he told The Athletic.

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The payment deadline aside, the former Yankees star has found a new goal. From baseball to basketball, the focus is now on achieving his NBA dream.