In 2025, James White became an Assistant Coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was born in Washington, D.C. and attended and played at the University of Florida and the University of Cincinnati. Coach White was selected in the second round by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2006 NBA Draft and went on to also play for the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, NBA D League, and also played professionally overseas in Russia, Italy, Turkey, Croatia, and Iran.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2025-Present – Minnesota Timberwolves (Assistant Coach – Chris Finch)

2024-2025 – Minnesota Timberwolves (Player Development Coach – Chris Finch)

2023-2024 – Minnesota Timberwolves (Player Development Assistant – Chris Finch)