The twists and turns are befitting a franchise that has spent the vast majority of its 32 years of existence trying to find its way. That lifespan — at least in Minnesota — would have been a lot shorter had Taylor not emerged out of nowhere to hammer out a deal during a breakneck week of negotiation, and without speaking to a single soul at the league office. After shaking hands with Wolfenson in that law office, Taylor returned to his hotel room, dialed a general number for the NBA and a receptionist picked up. “I said, ‘I just bought the Minnesota Timberwolves and I would like to speak to somebody about that,’” Taylor said. “She laughed just like you just did. Like, what are you talking about?”