$350M Alex Rodriguez Expresses Gratitude as Daughters Team Up for Major NBA Move

It wasn’t the roar of Yankee Stadium or the flashing lights of Fox Sports. Dressed in business casuals but beaming with purpose, Natasha and Ella Rodriguez sat on either side of their father, helping him ink a historic deal. For a man who’s known for pressure from packed stadiums and primetime spotlight, this moment inside the Timberwolves’ executive offices felt deeply personal.

After a four-year rollercoaster of negotiations, setbacks, and arbitration battles, the former MLB superstar, Alex Rodriguez‚ now a $350 million entrepreneur, finalized his majority stake in the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx. Rodriguez, who’s often spoken about second acts and redefining purpose post-baseball, didn’t just sign on the dotted line. He brought his daughters into the moment, letting them see up close what building something from the ground up really looks like.

“Love having my girls share this experience with me,” Alex Rodriguez wrote on Instagram, alongside photos of the trio seated at the table. No flashy suits or staged smiles, just pens, paper, and a quiet sense of pride. It wasn’t lost on Natasha either, who later shared: “So proud of my dad!!!!! My inspiration and proof that you can accomplish ANYTHING with a strong mindset and lots & lots & lotsss of hard work!!!”

This NBA venture isn’t just another item on his resume; it’s a legacy play. And by including Natasha and Ella in the moment, he’s sending a message far louder than any headline: that success means more when it’s shared. In a world where deals are often cold and calculated, this one felt warm, intentional, and quietly historic. A father. Two daughters. And a seat at the table for all three.

NBA Officially Approves Historic Ownership Transfer to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore

After a period of negotiations, with setbacks and delays in payments along with a legal process detour, the NBA has ultimately given its approval for one of the most noteworthy changes in ownership in the league’s history. The significant milestone was reached on June 24 when the entire NBA Board of Governors agreed unanimously to finalize the transfer of ownership for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the affiliated teams, WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx, and G League’s Iowa Wolves to entrepreneur Marc Lore and former MLB star Alex Rodriguez. The transaction, as expected to close this week, marks the official beginning of a bold new chapter for Minnesota basketball, and it didn’t come without serious drama.

Rewind to 2021, when Glen Taylor agreed to sell the teams for $1.5 billion in a phased deal. Rather than a one-time handoff, the arrangement let Lore and Rodriguez buy the franchise in chunks, 20%, another 20%, and then a final 40% to gain majority control. It was part mentorship, part trust exercise, with Taylor staying involved to ease the transition. But by 2024, everything had changed. Franchise valuations had ballooned to nearly $3 billion, and when Rodriguez and Lore moved to close the final installment, Taylor slammed on the brakes. “The Timberwolves and Lynx are no longer for sale,” he declared, sparking confusion and a legal standoff.

Rodriguez and Lore didn’t just walk away; they took it to arbitration, claiming Taylor had simply changed his mind once the price tag soared. And the ruling? Clear-cut. The panel sided with them, finding no breach of contract. Taylor didn’t appeal, and that opened the door to this week’s landmark decision. “I’ve dedicated my entire life to the world of sports, not just as a game, but as a powerful force that unites people, uplifts communities, and changes lives. Rodriguez said, I’m incredibly honored and energized to roll up my sleeves and get to work.”

For A-Rod, the story isn’t just about owning a team. It’s about grit, timing, and showing his daughters what it means to bet on yourself, and keep showing up, even when the door slams shut.