Kevin Garnett, Timberwolves formally reconcile with his first home-game appearance since 2018
The relationship between the Timberwolves and the best player in franchise history had deteriorated under previous owner Glen Taylor.
After years of strain, Kevin Garnett and the Minnesota Timberwolves are back on good terms. It took the exit of former owner Glen Taylor to get there. Garnett, who played 14 seasons with the Timberwolves as the best player in franchise history, showed up to Target Center Sunday for Minnesota’s season finale against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The appearance was the first for Garnett at a home game since 2018. He was greeted with a tribute on the video board and a raucous ovation from the Timberwolves faithful. Kevin Garnett's welcome back, as shown on the FanDuel broadcast.
Flanked by Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore as he walks out of the tunnel. pic. twitter.
com/cvMJziKYiW — Charlie Walton (@CharlieWaltonMN) April 13, 2026 Garnett’s appearance marked the public start of a reconciliation with the Timberwolves after a long-term falling out. Long-awaited jersey retirement is next The Timberwolves previously announced that Garnett would return to the franchise in an official capacity as a team ambassador. Next season, they plan to retire and hang his No.