Timberwolves news: Karl-Anthony Towns nearing a return to lineup after wrist injury

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be happy to hear that big man Karl-Anthony Towns will soon return to the lineup after dislocating his wrist.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be happy to hear that big man Karl-Anthony Towns will soon return to the lineup after dislocating his wrist. Here is what John Krawczynski of The Athletic had to say about Towns' status:

Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow night's game vs. the Spurs, with optimism among the Wolves that a return is on the horizon.

— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) January 8, 2021

Looking back, 2020 was a rough year for the talented center out of Kentucky. Losing many family members to COVID-19, including his mother, took an emotional toll on Towns, as his mother was someone he looked up to for his entire life. In addition, this is not his first run-in with a wrist injury. Last year, he was only able to play 35 games for the Timberwolves as they did not receive an invitation to go to the Bubble in Orlando.

But Towns is so close to making his comeback, as he needs to overcome this one last obstacle before he can help the Timberwolves return back on track. In the two games that he played this season, Towns averaged 19.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists. As one of the most versatile big men in the league, Towns has the ability to help the Timberwolves compete in a talented Western Conference.

Anthony Edwards and D'Angelo Russell could prove to be dangerous when paired with Towns, but without Towns being healthy, the Timberwolves have been trying to make up for the offensive production and paint presence that Towns brings on a daily basis.

The Timberwolves last made the playoffs in the 2017-2018 season, and all that is holding the Timberwolves back right now is a recovering wrist.

With Towns back in the lineup, do not be surprised if the Timberwolves make a run for a spot in the playoffs. A young Minnesota roster needs as much time on the court together is possible. There is urgency attached to Towns' return, but obviously, a franchise can't take shortcuts in this kind of situation, either. It's a delicate balance the organization has to strike.