Timberwolves give fascinating harm replace on heart Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns has been sidelined since late November, however he might quickly return to motion earlier than the tip of the common season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves shared an replace on Wednesday in regards to the well being standing of the three-time All-Star, saying he’ll possible be again within the coming weeks.

“Towns is constant to progress in his rehabilitation program and has been collaborating in basketball actions,” the group introduced. “He is anticipated to return within the coming weeks and additional updates to his enjoying standing might be offered when accessible

FILE – In this Feb. 3, 2020, file photograph, Minnesota Timberwolves heart Karl-Anthony Towns is proven in the course of the second half of an NBA basketball sport in opposition to the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif.  (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Towns suffered a non-contact harm to his calf muscle throughout a Nov. 28 sport in opposition to the Washington Wizards. He has now missed 49 video games and counting.

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The Timberwolves initially believed that Towns would want 4 to 6 weeks to restoration from the harm. 

Anthony Edwards #1 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves speak throughout Round 1 Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2022 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (David Sherman/NBAE through Getty Images)

The 27-year-old was averaging 20.8 factors, 8.2 rebounds, and a career-high 5.3 assists per sport earlier than he was harm.

Minnesota Timberwolves heart Karl-Anthony Towns (32) works previous Los Angeles Lakers ahead Anthony Davis (3) within the first quarter of an NBA basketball sport Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

He just lately started ramping up his on-court basketball exercise, however there are solely 3½ weeks remaining within the common season with the Timberwolves within the thick of the Western Conference playoff race.

In their assertion, the Timberwolves mentioned additional updates can be “offered when accessible” however introduced no specifics.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.