Owner halts sale of Wolves, Lynx to Lore, A-Rod

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.

Chris Grant has removed his name from consideration on a job in the front office with the Atlanta Hawks, reports ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The Hawks were on the market for an experienced executive to join a relatively young front office led by Landry Fields. Grant previously worked for the Hawks and was general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Grant was in “serious talks” to join the Hawks as a senior adviser, according to a report last week from Shams Charania of The Athletic.

“Recently, they were interested in hiring Chris Grant away from the San Antonio Spurs,” said Windhrost on his podcast. “From what I’m told even though they were interesting in bringing him in, Chris has actually pulled his name from consideration. He’s going to stay with the Spurs. He’s happy in San Antonio.”