Minnesota Timberwolves basketball chief Tim Connelly introduced Tuesday that the group doesn’t wish to place any particular timetable of return for Karl-Anthony Towns (h/t Dane Moore).

But Connelly made it clear that there’s a “full expectation” that the star huge man will likely be again this 2022-23 season.

Towns has been absent from the Timberwolves lineup for over two months upon the sustainment of a proper calf damage final Nov. 28 towards the Washington Wizards. It was initially revealed that he’ll be re-evaluated for four-to-six weeks, however the huge man echoed his frustration earlier this month by way of Twitch that his damage particulars aren’t correct – revealing that he gained a Grade 3-level calf pressure.

On Monday, speculations occurred when Towns posted photos on Instagram that confirmed he’s nonetheless sporting a strolling boot on his left foot. As such, head coach Chris Finch made it identified that there’s no setback taking place on the middle’s restoration.

“No setbacks at all. Just part of the process,” Finch mentioned.

Minnesota, since his unavailability, has gone 17-15 on their document. As such, they’re presently doing properly and seeking to sustain within the tight Western Conference competitors as short-term house owners of the eight-seed.

In 21 video games he suited up this 12 months, Towns is averaging 20.8 factors, 8.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per sport. His availability and manufacturing will likely be very a lot wanted because the membership eyes a postseason berth coming April.