Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Another absence coming

Randle (groin) will not play Monday against the Thunder.

Randle was recently cleared to take contact in 5-on-5 work on the court, but he isn't quite ready to return Monday. After an off day Tuesday following the completion of a back-to-back set, the Timberwolves will practice again Wednesday. If Randle responds well to that practice session, he could get the green light to put an end to his 11-game absence Thursday in Los Angeles versus the Lakers.