The Minnesota Timberwolves have made "significant progress" in their attempts to hire Dave Joerger as their new head coach.

Joerger remains under contract with the Memphis Grizzlies and the two teams have yet to work out compensation details.

The Wolves can offer draft picks and/or cash to Memphis.

One source said Thursday that Joerger landing in his home state with the Wolves is "the way this thing is headed."

Flip Saunders served as a mentor to Joerger when he broke into coaching.