Karl-Anthony Cities has been sidelined since late November, however he might quickly return to motion earlier than the tip of the regular season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves shared an replace on Wednesday in regards to the well being standing of the three-time All-Star, saying he’ll possible be again within the coming weeks.
“Cities is continuous to progress in his rehabilitation program and has been taking part in basketball actions,” the crew introduced. “He’s anticipated to return within the coming weeks and additional updates to his enjoying standing will probably be offered when obtainable
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FILE – On this Feb. 3, 2020, file picture, Minnesota Timberwolves middle Karl-Anthony Cities is proven through the second half of an NBA basketball sport towards the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Picture/Wealthy Pedroncelli, File)
Cities suffered a non-contact damage to his calf muscle throughout a Nov. 28 sport towards the Washington Wizards. He has now missed 49 video games and counting.
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The Timberwolves initially believed that Cities would wish four to six weeks to recovery from the damage.Â
Anthony Edwards #1 and Karl-Anthony Cities #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves speak throughout Spherical 1 Sport 4 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2022 at Goal Heart in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (David Sherman/NBAE through Getty Photographs)
The 27-year-old was averaging 20.8 factors, 8.2 rebounds, and a career-high 5.3 assists per sport earlier than he was damage.
Minnesota Timberwolves middle Karl-Anthony Cities (32) works previous Los Angeles Lakers ahead Anthony Davis (3) within the first quarter of an NBA basketball sport Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Picture/Bruce Kluckhohn)
He just lately started ramping up his on-court basketball exercise, however there are solely 3½ weeks remaining within the common season with the Timberwolves within the thick of the Western Convention playoff race.
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Of their assertion, the Timberwolves mentioned additional updates can be “offered when obtainable” however introduced no specifics.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
