A person with knowledge of the process tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Timberwolves have decided to hire Houston Rockets executive Gersson Rosas as president of basketball operations.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had yet to announce the hire of Rosas, who has been a finalist for the top job with several other NBA teams.

Rosas replaces Tom Thibodeau, who was fired at midseason from his dual role as president and coach.