Monday: 6 p.m. at Orlando (FSN). Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. at Miami (FSN, NBA TV). Thursday: 6 p.m. vs. Oklahoma City (TNT)
Player to watch: LeBron James, Miami
It's the Wolves' only look at LeBron until the Heat makes its lone Target Center appearance on March 4, and they will see a guy who scored 20 or more points each of the season's first 20 games.
VOICES
"I want him to be back, he's good for the game. " — Denver coach George Karl on Ricky Rubio's long-awaited return from surgery.
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