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Karl-Anthony Towns 'Out Indefinitely' With Torn Meniscus: Report
The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently leading the NBA's Western Conference. Playoffs are set to begin April 20.
![Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) grimaces after an injury during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Minneapolis.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/ap/22887410/20240307/093129/styles/patch_image/public/ap24056184301899___07092514659.jpg)
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee and "is out indefinitely," according to multiple reports.
The Athletic's Shams Charania broke the news on X first.
In general, if treated without surgery, a player could return to play in about four weeks, according to NBA medical officials. If surgery, the return to full sporting activity is usually longer.
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However, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that "it remains unclear about how much, if any, time he’ll be required to miss. Towns and team are working to get full understanding of degree of injury and whether it demands immediate action."
The Timberwolves are currently leading the NBA's Western Conference. Playoffs are set to begin April 20.
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