Nets' Trevor Booker: Will play Saturday vs. Timberwolves

Booker (illness) will play and start in Saturday's tilt against the Timberwolves, Kyle Ratke of Timberwolves.com reports.

Analysis:

After missing Friday's contest against the Cavaliers with an illness, Booker will take the floor Saturday. The 29-year-old plays a strong role as a rebounder for the Nets, pulling down 8.7 boards across 26.9 minutes per game. He'll look to continue his work on the boards Saturday against the big man duo of Karl-Anthony Towns and Gorgui Dieng.