Sources say that Alex Rodriguez was planning to cut payroll with the Timberwolves as Glen Taylor fight continued

Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez are far from giving up on their goal of owning the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources close to the situation tell The Post. Marc Lore now pushing to own Timberwolves as Glen Taylor fight continues: sources. Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore want to own Minnesota Timberwolves.

Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore reportedly planned to bring the Timberwolves below the projected luxury tax threshold next season. Glen Taylor was very concerned, according to a report. The Timberwolves are expected to make significant payroll cuts in the coming years. The report says Rodriguez and Lore planned to cut payroll in order to avoid the tax.

Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx "no longer for sale" after Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez miss closing deadline, owner says. Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez missed closing deadline for sale of Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx. Owner Glen Taylor says the Timberwolves, Lynx no longer "for sale"

Minnesota Timberwolves sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore falls apart. Rodriguez and Lore planned to acquire a majority stake in the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA's Lynx. The sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves falls apart after the two failed to reach an agreement on a deal.

Current Minnesota owner Glen Taylor has announced plans to keep a majority stake of the team. Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore's bid rejected by current owner. Current owner Taylor wants to keep majority stake in the Timberwolves. Rodriguez and Lore want to buy the team in a multi-million dollar deal.

Alex Rodriguez, partner Lore get new backing for Wolves deal, sources say. Alex Rodriguez and Lore have been in talks with the Wolves for years. Rodriguez, Lore and Lore are in talks to sign a five-year contract with the team. Rodriguez has been linked with a move to the Wolves, but the deal has stalled.

Alex Rodriguez, partner Lore lose backing in Timberwolves bid. Alex Rodriguez's partner Lore loses backing in Minnesota bid to join the Timberwolves. Alex is a former Major League Baseball player who has been with the team since 2000. Alex and Lore lost backing in the Timberwolves bid to become a Minnesota Twins.

A-Rod, Lore lose backing in deal for majority stake in Timberwolves. Lore loses backing in a deal for a majority stake of the Timberwolves. The deal ends with a $1.5 million salary package. Lore: "I'm not a baseball player, I'm a sports fan, I love the Timberwolves"