Timberwolves and GM Scott Layden mutually agree to part ways

Timberwolves GM Scott Layden, left, and coach Tom Thibodeau discussed the draft during a press conference at the Courts at Mayo Clinic Square, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in Minneapolis, MN. ] (ELIZABETH FLORES/STAR TRIBUNE) ELIZABETH FLORES ¥ eflores@startribune.comGeneral manager Scott Layden and the Timberwolves agreed to a mutual parting of ways, a source confirmed Thursday.

Layden was brought into the organization to run the front office by Tom Thibodeau, but had remained on staff even as Gersson Rosas took over control of basketball operations in the wake of Thibodeau's firing in January 2019.

Layden had one year remaining on a five-year deal he signed in concert with Thibodeau when…