Six weeks after surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, Minnesota forward Chase Budinger has been cleared to resume basketball activities and will rejoin the team Friday.
It is unclear how soon Budinger can return to the Timberwolves' lineup, but doctors are enthusiastic about his progress and expect him to make a complete recovery.
Behind Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio's impressive play, the Timberwolves have started 6-3, and Budinger's eventual return will fortify a lineup in need of perimeter shooting.