Karl-Anthony Towns Entering ‘Final Stages’ Of Calf Rehab But ‘No Real Timeline’ On Return

Karl-Anthony Towns is entering the "final stages" of his rehab from a calf injury, but there is still no timetable for when he will return. Chris Finch gave the update on Towns to reports before the Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Philadelphia 76ers. Towns has been out since November with the injury. "He’s doing some basketball activities now, which is good to see," said Finch. "Still no real timeline for him though." The Wolves still expect Towns to return despite his extended absence. "There’s a sense of real urgency for him to, I think now, he can see the end in sight, and I think he’s getting excited by that," said Finch.

D’Angelo Russell Likely To Return From Ankle Injury On Friday

D'Angelo Russel is close to his return from his ankle injury. Sources tell ESPN that Russell went through a contact workout with coaches on Monday and would likely return for Friday's game. Russell last played on February 23rd.

Ibou Badji Out At Least Eight Weeks With Left Knee Surgery

Ibou Badji underwent successful left knee surgery Monday in Vancouver, WA. The arthroscopic patellar chondroplasty and debridement was performed by Portland Trail Blazers Team Physician Evan Ellis, MD of Rebound Orthopedics. Badji is expected to make a full recovery and will miss the next eight weeks.