Kevin Martin Injury: Updates on Timberwolves Guard's Wrist and Recovery
Kevin Martin has not played since late November as he deals with a wrist injury, though he was activated on Jan. 21. He plans on playing against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Continue for updates.
Martin Will Play vs. Celtics
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Flip Saunders confirmed Martin will play against the Celtics on Wednesday, (via Timberwolves PR).
Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune provided more details on Martin's return:
"Kevin Martin plans to play tonight against Boston at Target Center, his first game back since he fractured his right shooting wrist against New York on Nov. 19, according to sources with knowledge of his health.
He had hoped to make his return last Wednesday against Dallas, but awoke that morning with it significantly swollen.
He had fluid drained from it on Thursday and has had a compression brace on it since then.
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Martin Fully Participates In Practice
Monday, Jan. 12
Andy Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported on Kevin Martin from Timberwolves practice:
Martin Cleared For Contact
Wednesday, Jan. 7
Kevin Martin is inching closer to a return after being cleared for contact reports Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune:
Martin to See Doctor Again in Two Weeks
Saturday, Dec. 27
Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune has the latest on Martin:
Martin Undergoes Surgery
Tuesday, Nov. 25
The Minnesota Timberwolves updated Kevin Martin's status as he recovers from his wrist injury:
Martin Suffers Wrist Fracture
Friday, Nov. 21
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Kevin Martin will be out of action for an indefinite period of time after suffering a wrist fracture during the team's 115-99 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday.
The team's official public relations feed on Twitter provided a statement, which suggested a clearer timetable should emerge after further evaluation:
Despite suffering the injury in the opening quarter, Martin would go on to score a game-high 37 points in the win.
Martin leads the Wolves in scoring at a shade over 20 points per game, while also averaging around 30 minutes per contest in the team's first 10 games of the season.
Martin's heavy role in Minnesota's offense and extended absence could make Flip Saunders think twice about trading Corey Brewer, who will likely split Martin's minutes with Mo Williams. Brewer is rumored to be on the trade block for playoff contenders, as ESPN.com's Marc Stein reported, but according to Associated Press reporter Jon Krawczynski, Saunders may be re-evaluating that stance:
Martin is now another name on the Timberwolves' long list of unavailable players. Minnesota will be without several key players for Friday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs, including Martin, Ricky Rubio, Nikola Pekovic and Thaddeus Young.
