Latest News About Chris Finch

Here’s the latest on Chris Finch based on recent reporting I can access.

• Chris Finch recently underwent knee surgery (ruptured patellar tendon) and was not with the Timberwolves on a flight to Denver for the start of the playoffs. He attended practice on crutches in the immediate aftermath and planned to travel to Denver after a post-op appointment. This update came from a report detailing his surgery day and initial recovery, including notes that he wouldn’t be on the team plane for the trip.[1]

• There have been past updates on Finch’s health during the 2023-24 season after a similar injury, including coverage of his hospitalization and recovery steps, but the most current and verifiable item is the post-surgery practice appearance and travel plans described above.[2]

• For broader context, Finch has been a frequent subject in Timberwolves coverage over the years, including discussions of his coaching style and impact on the team’s performance, though those pieces span multiple years and are not tied to a single latest-news event.[4][5]

If you’d like, I can narrow to a specific timeframe (e.g., last 7 days) or pull the exact quotes from the latest article. I can also summarize how Finch’s absence on the sidelines might affect game plans for the next matchup, based on typical coaching duties during a playoff series.