An arbitration panel loaded with legal expertise will hear arguments before deciding whether Glen Taylor or Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have majority ownership of the Timberwolves and Lynx.

The battle for ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx goes to arbitration this week. Why it matters: Whoever wins is likely to gain control of the team after a bitter falling-out. The latest: A source with knowledge of the process — who was not authorized to discuss the matter — told Axios arbitration is expected to last a week and a decision would come a month later.