In 2024, Chris Hines became an Assistant Coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was born in Houston, Texas and attended and played at the University of Utah, where he received a bachelor’s degree in strategic communication. Coach Hines went on to attend Drake University, where he received a master’s degree in public administration. He went on to play in the ABA and also played professionally overseas in Hungary and England.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2024-Present – Minnesota Timberwolves (Assistant Coach – Chris Finch)

2022-2024 –Minnesota Timberwolves (Player Development Coach – Chris Finch)

2019-2022 – Iowa Wolves (Assistant Coach – Sam Newman-Beck & Jeff Newton)