The Minnesota Timberwolves have been granted permission to interview Michael Winger.

Winger is in his second season with the Los Angeles Clippers after spending several seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Winger has been credited with having a significant impact on the Clippers' front office.

Glen Taylor has identified a number of other potential candidates to oversee their front office.

Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports the Wolves have also been granted permission from the Houston Rockets to interview Gersson Rosas.