Media Advisory and Photo Opportunity

Wolves to Host 19th Annual Taste of the Timberwolves

Elegant Evening of Food and Fun Benefits the Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation

What: The 19th Annual Taste of the Timberwolves

Who: Timberwolves players, coaches, basketball staff and guests (advanced ticket required)

Where: Target Center, main court

When: TOMORROW, Thursday, February 20

6 - 9 p.m.

Player interview availability 6 8 p.m.

Info: Taste of the Timberwolves is the annual fundraising gala for the Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation, which provides and supports hands-on programs that positively impact Minnesota youth.

The event begins with Wolves players serving guests a variety of cuisine from Twin Cities restaurants.

Guests also have the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind silent and live auction items, including an autographed, custom-built Timberwolves poker table. A preview video of this marquee live auction item is available on the Timberwolves FTP site:

Site: ftp2.wolveslynx.com (or ftp://ftp2.wolveslynx.com)

Username: media

Password: media

Following the live auction, Timberwolves players will take the stage to compete against each other as they play popular party games.

Timberwolves players and coaches will be available for interviews during the event. For interviews and other inquiries, media should contact Brad Ruiter or Kylie Crull at the event.

Contact information:

Brad Ruiter, Minnesota Timberwolves, (612) 836-8600, ruiter@timberwolves.com

Kylie Crull, Minnesota Timberwolves, (612) 719-1723, crull@timberwolves.com