Karl-Anthony Towns‘ return to action remains up in the air, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic tweets. The Timberwolves star has been sidelined since testing positive for COVID-19 in mid-January. Minnesota coach Ryan Saunders said Towns has been working out with the team on the road as he tries to get back into playing shape. He hasn’t played since January 13.
We have more from the Northwest Division:
- The Timberwolves had lost eight of 10 games without Towns entering Friday’s action, and D’Angelo Russell and Saunders don’t seem to be on the same page when the team attempts to close out games, Krawczynski notes. It takes time for a coach and a point guard to build trust, and they are working on that process right now, Krawczynski adds. Saunders is also struggling to maximize the backcourt combination of Russell and natural point guard Ricky Rubio.
- Trail Blazers rookie CJ Elleby impressed coach Terry Stotts with his overall production when injuries thrust Elleby into the rotation on Thursday, Jason Quick of The Athletic writes. The 46th pick of the draft, Elleby had 15 points, seven rebounds and two blocks in 31 minutes. “He asserted himself into the game rather than just watching others play,” Stotts said.
- Thunder coach Mark Daigneault likes the makeshift format of playing the same opponent in back-to-back games this season, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman writes. “In the NBA schedule, you run into something that bothers you and you end up chasing your shadow but you’ve got a different opponent coming around the corner,” Daigneault said. “And so it’s hard to really spend too much time reflecting on the last game because you’ve got to turn the page. The series allow you to do both.”
Wolves need players like 25 years old Iguodala, Draymond and Bogut to rebuild the team around Edwards
Towns, DLo and Beasley need 60 shot attempts to be effective in a game
With these guys, Edwards won’t become a superstar
Edwards also needs a lot of shot attempts to be effective
Edwards will never be better than kat though and will maybe he better than dlo so you’re thinking doesn’t make sense
“25 years old iguodala” hasn’t existed for over 10 years buddy. Bogut has been out of the league for years and Draymond is just Draymond. Do you even read the garbage that you type?
Anyone knows KAT is one of the most efficient scorers in the history of the NBA… so goodness only knows what you talking about!!!
I mean, I can’t thing of any other perennial MVP contender with a shooting line of 53/40/83!!!
KAT hasn’t been anything close to an MVP contender yet.
man, sillivian dis is like one of most delusional posters u’ve ever wrote lmao bogut’s retired, green isnt going anywhere and is his old self, and iguodala’s on the brink of retirement.
Elleby has been a surprise 2nd round pick. His shot is better than I thought it would be.
If he can be turned into a PF, Portland is genius!
true…. if he continues to showcase excellent his athleticism and defense it will get him a starting over covington in no time.
About the only premium skill that DR has is shooting off the dribble. I imagine that his page says he should employ it. But, even if he’s ready and willing, he isn’t able as a primary facilitator between Towns and Edwards. The latter is a great talent, but a bad choice. Hard to see this ending well, unless the ping pong balls bounce their way again, and CC is there.
Their chemistry is not good. And the leadership isn’t there it seems. With injuries and players missing gms. It’s not going well here. Management has to take some blame here. Russell and Edwards should be working much better. Their D is what is letting them down. Not too late to turn it around.
Wonder when kat will return
The jellicle ball
T-wolves need a quality coach that can get something out of his players and is actually qualified to be a head coach…not just because of what his last name is. A new owner would be great too! Until these things happen I guarantee they stay exactly where they are…out of the playoffs and in the basement.