From ESPN.com

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4710870

MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love says he may play as soon as Saturday after missing the first 18 games of the season with a broken left hand.

Love was injured in the preseason and required surgery. Coach Kurt Rambis said after Thursday's practice that Love will determine when he plays.

The Timberwolves play at New Orleans on Friday night and host Utah on Saturday night. Love says the Utah game is the most realistic goal for his return.

The Wolves are just 2-16 this season and have missed Love's scoring and rebounding.

That would be nice.

In other news

LEBANON, Ohio -- Southwest Ohio authorities said former NBA player Kirk Snyder has been transferred to a mental health facility after being ordered back to jail for allegedly removing an electronic monitor.

Snyder pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in April to felonious assault and aggravated burglary charges stemming from a home break-in. The 26-year-old was wearing the device while awaiting trial.

Warren County authorities say Snyder is accused of cutting off the device Nov. 23 and was arrested. Authorities would not say why he was transferred Wednesday to the facility.

A message left for Snyder's attorney wasn't immediately returned.

Snyder was the 16th player taken in the 2004 NBA draft. He played for four teams -- the Jazz, Hornets, Rockets and Timberwolves -- from 2004 through 2008.

From timberwolves.com

Quick thoughts from camp on Tuesday:

--Big Al ran the floor with ease. The Wolves’ star post player returned to the court in his first official practice session after suffering a season ending knee injury last February. The svelte Jefferson dropped 30 pounds during the difficult rehab process and his hard work should result in improved quickness inside the paint. Oh, and he also dunked several times to prove there is no hesitation in his game.

--Jonny Flynn and Ramon Sessions looked comfortable running drills together in the backcourt. Most fans are intrigued to see if the two guards can co-exist this season. Both players displayed extreme speed on the fastbreak and should develop chemistry throughout the week.

--Ryan Hollins is an athletic freak. The seven-foot center threw down the hammer countless times during the practice session, which was impressive to see in person. Fans are going to love the energy and athleticism that Hollins possesses.

--Assistant coach Bill Laimbeer jumpstarted drills by shooting free throws so the team could practice transition basketball from the dead ball. By my count, Laimbeer only missed one free throw attempt and had the quote of the morning, “All day, everyday.” The mix of Dave Wohl, Reggie Theus, and Laimbeer immediately brings credibility to the practice court with their vast NBA experience.

--Wohl made subtle but important points on Tuesday by stressing the emphasis on the “little things.” Championship teams in any sport are fundamentally sound and Wohl made that abundantly clear to the players. He also expressed the importance of gaining numbers on the defensive side of the floor to halt any easy opportunities from the opposition.

This is the kind of guy the wolves need to draft next year...then they might have a decent team.  They need a wing player who has a good inside/out game and can drive/handle the ball.  Gomes is good, better suited as a backup though I think.  We could also use a 7 ft big man as a rotational player for a defensive presence, I think Jefferson/Love are good, just might need a rotational guy.  Anyway I know this kid isn't getting much buzz, but he looks pretty good even though he plays at Fresno st.

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/paul-george