The Latest Breaking News from Chris Finch

MINNEAPOLIS — Another turn of the wheel in the Timberwolves' recent injury drama came Tuesday as fans were teased with the prospect that Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards might both play in Wednesday night's home game against the Hawks — only for coach Chris Finch to throw water on that…

As the Timberwolves trudge onward without Anthony Edwards for an indefinite amount of time, generating offense is likely to be an issue for them.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves sent out a cryptic news release Wednesday saying All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, out since Nov. 28 because of a right calf strain, is expected to return "in the coming weeks" and has been participating in basketball activities.

MINNEAPOLIS — Chris Finch smiled when asked the familiar question.

As the Timberwolves prepare to play their first game since the All-Star break, there was no change to their injury report related to Karl-Anthony Towns, who remains out because of a right calf injury he suffered Nov. 28.

Los Angeles is reacquiring guard D’Angelo Russell from Minnesota in a three-team, eight-player deal.

MINNEAPOLIS — This was not a typical NBA bottom feeder, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said, hours before the Wolves hosted the Orlando Magic on Friday at Target Center

Their esprit de corps was evident everywhere. On defense. On offense. In huddles. In their steadfast refusal to go down without a fight.

NEW ORLEANS — After losing to Houston, coach Chris Finch summed up his team by saying they were capable of beating anybody and losing to anybody.

MINNEAPOLIS — After Thursday's win over the Raptors, the Timberwolves jumped two places in the Western Conference standings, from ninth to seventh place. Such is the precarious West this season. Even one game can have a significant impact on a team's place in the standings.

Minnesota made the splashiest move of the offseason after acquiring Rudy Gobert, but the team has struggled as we approach the midpoint of the season.