KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS NEWS

Karl-Anthony Towns was in foul trouble, but Timberwolves didn't flinch MINNEAPOLIS - Timberwolves All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t play the entire second quarter of Tuesday’s Game 2 playoff series agai...

APRIL 24 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Limited in Game victory Towns finished Tuesday's 105-93 win over the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals with 12 points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one ste...

Impact Towns played just 24 minutes in the victory, falling two rebounds short of a double-double. The coaching staff continues to monitor minutes as he returns from a knee injury. He also picked up four fouls in quick time, perhaps impacting his time on the floor. They will now get three nights off before returning to the court for Game 3. The extended rest will almost certainly provide Towns with a chance to continue his return-to-action plan.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves win despite center Karl-Anthony Towns sitting out second quarter because of foul trouble Towns played only 23 minutes after getting three fouls in the first quarter of the Timberwolves' 105-93 victory on Tuesday night.

APRIL 24 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the second half to take a 2-0 series lead over the Phoenix Suns with a 105-93 win Tuesday night.

APRIL 24

Good to go Towns (knee) will play in Sunday's game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Towns and Anthony Edwards (illness) will both get the green light for the regular-season finale, as the Timberwolves attempt to secure the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. Towns returned to action Friday following an 18-game absence and posted 11 points, eight assists, five rebounds and one block in 28 minutes during a win over Atlanta.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for finale Towns (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.

Impact Towns returned to action Friday against the Hawks, his first game since March 4. He posted 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and one block across 28 minutes, but now the Timberwolves are considering a maintenance day to make sure he's fresh for the postseason.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Shines as facilitator in return Towns (knee) posted 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and one block across 28 minutes Friday in the Timberwolves' 109-106 win over the Hawks.

Impact Towns made his return to the lineup for the first time since March 4 after a five-plus-week recovery from surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee. The Timberwolves didn't announce heading into Friday's game that Towns would be on a specific minutes restriction, but he ended up seeing more playing time than some might have expected in his return from a major injury. Though Towns' shooting was off the mark in his return, his eight assists matched his season high. The Timberwolves are currently tied with the Thunder and Nuggets atop the Western Conference standings, so expect Towns to take on more minutes in Sunday's regular-season finale with the Suns while Minnesota remains in a battle for the No. 1 seed.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injury, Karl-Anthony Towns just as good as when he started It is now nine years since Flip Saunders selected Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Wolves are finally enjoying a season comparable to the excelle...

APRIL 13 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Karl-Anthony Towns returns as Timberwolves chase West lead All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns starts for Wolves after missing 18 games due to a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee.

APRIL 13 • NBA.COM

Karl-Anthony Towns returns for Timberwolves as they chase top spot in West with 2 games left

Karl-Anthony Towns has returned for the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 18 games with a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to return against Atlanta Towns (knee) announced Friday that he will play in Friday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Towns will return to action Friday after missing Minnesota's last 18 games with a left knee injury. While the star big man should reclaim his starting spot from Naz Reid, it wouldn't be surprising for Towns to operate on a minutes restriction against Atlanta.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves-Hawks game preview: Karl-Anthony Towns could return to action Towns, recovering after meniscus surgery, is listed as questionable for Friday's game.

APRIL 11 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Expected to return Friday Towns (knee), who is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks, is expected to return to action against Atlanta, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Towns has been trending toward a return to action recently, as he was recently cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities in practice. He was expected to return sometime during the Timberwolves' final three games of the regular season, and it appears likely that he'll be back in action for the team's penultimate matchup. Assuming he's available, Minnesota will likely monitor his playing time ahead of the playoffs.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Atlanta Towns (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Towns has missed the last 18 games due to a left knee injury, but he's been ramping up his activity level in practice recently and could be back in action for one of the Timberwolves' final two regular-season games. If he's able to suit up Friday, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 28-year-old face a minutes restriction to preserve his health ahead of the postseason.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out against Denver Towns (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.

Impact Towns will miss his 18th straight game Wednesday due to a left knee injury, as expected. However, the star big man is reportedly nearing a return, with Friday's matchup against Atlanta being his next opportunity to suit up.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not planning to play Wednesday Towns (knee) isn't planning to play Wednesday against the Nuggets but could be back in action Friday against Atlanta or Sunday against Phoenix, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact A previous report suggested that Towns could return as early as Wednesday, but it appears as though the 28-year-old will rest for at least one more game before potentially getting back on the court to close out the regular season. He underwent surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee in mid-March and will likely have his playing time monitored if he's able to return for the final weekend of the regular season.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Wolves' Karl Anthony-Towns expected to return: Sources Towns tore his meniscus on March 7 and underwent successful surgery on his left knee shortly after.

APRIL 10 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Karl-Anthony Towns expected to return in one of team's final regular season games Shams Charania: Sources: Minnesota star Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to return in one of team’s final regular season games (tonight in Den...

APRIL 10 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Could return Wednesday Towns (knee) is expected to return for one of the Timberwolves' final three regular season games, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Towns underwent knee surgery in mid-March but recently participated in a scrimmage and was cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities. The 28-year-old has progressed quickly in his rehab process and could return to game action as early as Wednesday against the Nuggets. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Timberwolves manage his workload to close out the regular season.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Good news for Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns is cleared for practice MINNEAPOLIS - Karl-Anthony Towns has been cleared for full contact drills and 5-on-5 basketball activities as he is progressing toward a ret...

APRIL 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Good news for Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns is cleared for practice MINNEAPOLIS - Karl-Anthony Towns has been cleared for full contact drills and 5-on-5 basketball activities as he is progressing toward a ret...

APRIL 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) progressing toward return Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has been out of the lineup since March 4 with a torn left knee meniscus.

APRIL 9 • NBA.COM

Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) cleared for full contact Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns was cleared for “full-contact, five-on-five basketball activities” on Tuesday.The team sai...

APRIL 9 • SACBEE.COM

Timberwolves clear Karl-Anthony Towns for full-contact activity

The Minnesota Timberwolves have cleared All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns for full-contact, five-on-five basketball activities

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared for full contact, 5-on-5 Towns (knee) remains out for Tuesday's matchup against the Wizards, but he's been cleared for full-contact, five-on-five basketball activities and is progressing toward his return...

Impact Towns reportedly participated in a scrimmage Sunday, per Shams Charania of The Athletic, and is expected to suit up before the regular season ends. After Tuesday's game, the Timberwolves will head to Denver for a matchup against the Nuggets on Wednesday before finishing the regular season with two home games -- Friday versus Atlanta and Sunday against Phoenix.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE