Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns 'expected to return in coming weeks'

The following is a press release from the MinnesotaTimberwolves:

Minneapolis/St. Paul – The MinnesotaTimberwolves today announced the following injury update onforward/center Karl-Anthony Towns, who has been sidelined sinceNov. 28 due to a right calf strain:

Towns is continuing to progress in his rehabilitation programand has been participating in basketball activities. He is expectedto return in the coming weeks and further updates to his playingstatus will be provided when available.

In 21 games (all starts) this season, Towns is averaging 20.8points on 50.5% shooting, 8.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists pergame.