Timberwolves hire former 49ers exec to be team CEO

Published 8:46 am Tuesday, July 12, 2016

The Minnesota Timberwolves have hired San Francisco 49ers executive Ethan Casson to be the team’s new chief executive officer.

The team announced the hiring on Monday. Casson will replace Rob Moor, who stepped down from his post and will start on Aug. 8.

Casson spent the previous six seasons with the 49ers. He was the chief operating officer for the past two seasons.

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