The Timberwolves sent out a cryptic news release Wednesday saying All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, out since Nov. 28 because of a right calf strain, is expected to return "in the coming weeks" and has been participating in basketball activities.
Towns, averaging 20.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists before his injury, "is continuing to progress in his rehabilitation program," the release said.
Asked about the news release in his pregame meeting with the media, Wolves coach Chris Finch said, "I think we've taken steps towards his return, significant ones. I don't know the timeline.