The Minnesota Timberwolves have parted ways with a considerable portion of their previous front office, including Milt Newton and Rob Babcock.

Newton had been serving as general manager of the Wolves before the arrival of Tom Thibodeau.

Also leaving were vice president of sports performance Arnie Kander, assistant coach Sid Lowe, director of sports performance Koichi Sato, manager of travel/facilities coordinator Bill Hohenecker, head of the video department and manager of basketball technology Brice Long and scouts Milton Barnes and Jason Hervey.

“If you’ve been around sports, you know how things happen,” Newton said. “Once you bring in a new group they want to put their stamp on it. It’s part of the job. I definitely don’t have any hard feelings towards anyone. I wish those guys well. And I wish the players well.”

Said Babcock: “Nobody likes to be let go, but that’s part of this business. When someone comes in new, the likelihood is there will be changes. I’ve been through it on both ends. They’ll do an outstanding job here. I’m disappointed I don’t get to be a part of it. But I understand completely. I hold nothing against them at all.”