Towns rejoins Wolves following latest Covid battle
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Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns participated in shoot-around Wednesday morning following his second bout with Covid-19. He spoke afterwards. The Wolves host the Thunder Wednesday night.
"I was tired of watchingTimberwolves games on TV alone. I’m just happy to be back with these guys. I missed them tremendously. The game of basketball is a big part of my life. I’m just glad to put those pieces back together," said Towns.
***To watch extended interviews with Karl-Anthony Towns and coach Chris Finch, CLICK PLAY ABOVE***
Towns and guard D’Angelo Russell are expected to play Wednesday night after being out for nearly two weeks.
"We’re hopeful. We’ll get a good workout in after this just to see where their fitness level is. We’re hopeful they will play," said Wolves head coach Chris Finch.
Wolves big Karl-Anthony Towns is back after his second bout with Covid-19.[KSTP/Jeff Brioschi]
Towns tested positive for Covid at the beginning of 2021, then contracted it again at the end of 2021. It put a damper on his holiday plans with family. Towns admitted to losing 50 pounds the first time he had Covid and said he lost 15 pounds this second time around. He said his eagerness to get back to play the game he loves is something he needs right now for peace of mind.
The Wolves are 17-20, but have shown that they can be a solid team when fully healthy.