Injury update: Karl-Anthony Towns to return before playoffs start / News - Basketnews.com

Karl-Anthony Towns is nearing a comeback for the Minnesota Timberwolves and is expected to play in some final regular-season games.

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Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns is on the verge of making his return to action, according to NBA insider Shams Charania.

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With a four-game window ahead, there is growing hope that Towns will be back on the court soon. The Timberwolves have matchups against Washington, Denver, Atlanta, and Phoenix in the final stretch of the regular season.

"Great news for Karl-Anthony Towns, he participated in his first team scrimmage on Sunday. ... There is optimism that Towns will play before the playoffs start," Charania reported.

Towns underwent surgery on March 12 to address a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee.

The 28-year-old has been a key player for the Timberwolves, earning his fourth All-Star nod this season. Prior to his injury, he was averaging 22.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game in 60 appearances.

Minnesota (54-24) has been performing well in Towns' absence, currently tied for first place in the Western Conference with the Nuggets.

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