Wolves add Arnie Kander, former Pistons physical therapist

The Wolves are continuing to add to the ever-evolving group of folks surrounding Flip Saunders and interim coach Sam Mitchell. And once again, it’s someone with a Detroit Pistons (and a Saunders) connection.

In a move that has been rumored for weeks, the Wolves announced the hiring of Arnie Kander as Vice President of Sports Performance. Kander spent 23 seasons with the Pistons in a variety of roles, most recently as the team physical therapist.

He clearly was a favorite of players in Detroit, and was added to the Wolves’ payroll on the heels of the signing of longtime Piston Tayshaun Prince.

Here’s an excerpt from Timberwolves.com on the hiring:

An innovator in the fields of injury prevention,…