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Karl-Anthony Towns is continuing to progress in his rehabilitation program and has been participating in basketball activities, according to a press release from the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is expected to return in the coming weeks and further updates to his playing status will be provided when available.

In 21 games (all starts) this season, Towns is averaging 20.8 points on 50.5% shooting, 8.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game.

Towns has been out since November 28th with a calf strain.

The Brooklyn Nets are “pleasantly surprised” by how Mikal Bridges has elevated his game since joining the team, sources tell Brian Lewis of the New York Post.

Bridges has averaged 25.8 points per game on 17.3 field goal attempts since joining the Nets from the Phoenix Suns. Bridges has scored 45 points in one game and has finished with 30 or more in five others.

“He’s the ultimate competitor,” Jacque Vaughn said. “I love that piece about him. He plays every single night. He’s very unselfish. He gives off his time, of his knowledge in the locker room, during the games. It’s really been a joy to be around him and learn him as an individual.”