Greg Monroe Khimki
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Greg Monroe is close to his return to the NBA, as he plans to sign a short-term deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The veteran center is expected to join the Wolves on a 10-day deal and help cover the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns. The latter has entered the Health and Safety protocols.

Greg Monroe spent the previous two seasons overseas, playing for Khimki, Bayern Munich and Capital City Go-Go.

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