Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns was reportedly hospitalized last week after suffering from a throat infection which caused him difficulty breathing, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The ailment forced Towns to be on bed rest for multiple days.
Towns, 26, missed Minnesota’s training camp last week, and spoke to reporters on Monday about the ordeal. He explained that the condition prevented him from being able to walk until Saturday.
“I’m still recovering. I’m still getting better,” Towns said. “There was [sic] more drastic things to worry about than basketball.”
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said Towns would not play in the team’s preseason opener on Tuesday as he ramps up his conditioning.