Injured Wolves Barea, Beasley to miss road trip

The Timberwolves will be extra shorthanded this weekend in games in New Orleans and Atlanta. Forward Michael Beasley has a sprained right foot and guard J.J. Barea has a sprained left ankle ... both will miss the road trip. The Star Tribune says those injuries could cause them miss several more games.
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The Timberwolves will be extra shorthanded this weekend in games in New Orleans and Atlanta. Forward Michael Beasley has a sprained right foot and guard J.J. Barea has a sprained left ankle ... both will miss the road trip. The Star Tribune says those injuries could cause them miss several more games.

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