Minnesota Timberwolves famous person Karl-Anthony Cities has been out for practically three months and is slowly however absolutely nearing a return to the lineup following a calf harm. This comes because the Timberwolves look to construct momentum following a giant three-team commerce forward of the commerce deadline and Anthony Edwards’ current tear. They are going to nonetheless want Cities, nevertheless, in the event that they need to make noise within the postseason.
Their sport in opposition to the defending champion Golden State Warriors will probably be a fantastic check for his or her playoff readiness. That being stated, will their finest participant truly play in opposition to the Warriors?
Karl-Anthony Cities harm standing for Wolves at Warriors at LA Clippers on Feb. 26
Cities stays out in opposition to the Warriors as he recovers from a calf harm that he suffered again on November twenty eighth. The reporting concerning the harm has been imprecise at occasions however it seems to be extra severe than merely a calf harm and it’ll hold him on the harm report for a short time longer sadly.
When is Karl-Anthony Cities coming again?
With 20 video games remaining, the Timberwolves reportedly count on him again with 10-15 video games left within the common season, in keeping with Shams Charania. That might put his return date between March seventh and March 18th. If that’s certainly the case, Cities may very well be again a few weeks earlier than the playoffs start, giving him time to shake off the rust and get acclimated to new place to begin guard Mike Conley.
Minnesota Timberwolves full harm report at LA Clippers on Feb. 26
Along with Anthony-Cities, two different Timberwolves gamers seem on the harm report. Backup taking pictures guard Jaylen Nowell is questionable for the group’s sport in opposition to the Warriors. This is because of left knee tendinopathy. In the meantime, Timberwolves’ energy ahead Taurean Prince can be listed as questionable in opposition to the Warriors.
Minnesota Timberwolves’ subsequent 5 opponents
The Timberwolves begin a troublesome five-game stretch with a four-game California highway journey starting with the Warriors. With the Timberwolves presently 31-31, this may very well be an enormous stretch for the Wolves. Listed here are their subsequent 5 video games:
(All occasions are in CST.)
Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Golden State at 6:30 p.m. CT
Thursday, Feb. 28 at Los Angeles Clippers at 9:00 p.m. CT
Sunday, Mar. 3 at Los Angeles Lakers at 9:30 p.m. CT
Tuesday, Mar. 4 at Sacrament Kings at 9:30 p.m. CT
Thursday, Mar. 7 vs. Philadelphia 76ers at 9:30 p.m. CT
