The Star Tribune is reporting that Kurt Rambis is emerging as the frontrunner to become the new coach of the Timberwolves.

Mychal Thompson, who starred at Minnesota in college and spent time with Rambis on the Lakers, has made a strong recommendation.

"I talked to David [Kahn] personally and told him you have to go after a guy like Rambis who knows what it takes to win in this league," Thompson told the Tribune. "He would take the job if it was offered to him. I know that. He would be a great teacher to guys like Al Jefferson and Kevin Love."