Justin Ishbia, one of the owners of the NBA's Phoenix Suns, had in recent weeks looked like a favorite to buy the Minnesota Twins from the Pohlad family. Instead, it appears that he might be shifting his priorities to becoming the successor of White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf.

Justin Ishbia is dropping his pursuit to purchase the Minnesota Twins, according to a bombshell report from The Athletic. Ishbia, who was reportedly the leading contender to win a bid for the Twins, will instead increase his stake in the Chicago White Sox,

The Twins are hustling to regroup after learning lthis week that a leading contender in their search for a new owner has abandoned his bid.

The Minnesota Twins hoped Justin Ishbia was going to buy the team only for him to spurn them for the Chicago White Sox.

Billionaire Justin Ishbia no longer hopes to purchase the Twins. Find out more about the impact at MLB Trade Rumors.