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Multiple Minnesota Timberwolves players reportedly test positive for COVID-19

Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves has tested positive for COVID-19. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Multiple Minnesota Timberwolves players reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, causing the postponement of Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Minnesota Timberwolves made it nearly a month before COVID-19 directly impacted their day-to-day operation. And now, it’s announced its presence in a major way.

News broke late Friday afternoon that the game between the Wolves and the Memphis Grizzlies would be postponed. Shortly afterward, we learned why.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies postponed due to positive tests

The Athletic’s Shams Charania was the first to announce the postponement on Friday.