Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley sidelined 4-6 weeks because of hamstring injury

The announcement comes on the day D'Angelo Russell returns to the lineup.

By Jerry Zgoda Star Tribune

April 5, 2021 — 5:15pm

Malik Beasley will be lost to the Timberwolves for 4-6 weeks after an MRI on Monday revealed the guard had a grade 3 left hamstring injury.

Beasley is averaging 19.6 points this season.

The Wolves' season ends in six weeks, on May 16.

Guard D'Angelo Russell did return to the lineup Monday at Target Center against Sacramento. Russell had left knee surgery and missed the past 30 games.

Jerry Zgoda covers Minnesota United FC and Major League Soccer for the Star Tribune.

jzgoda@startribune.com 612-673-7197

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