Kevin Martin: (Wrist) Practices Pain-Free Thursday, Could Return Any Day

Martin (wrist) had a pain-free practice Thursday and could return any day now, but he also said it's unlikely he will return for their next game Friday, the Star Tribune reports. "I think I'm getting close, I think I impressed them today," Martin said. "I was back to K-Mart today. Today was a big step."

Analysis:

Martin's return is imminent, but he was non-committal whether or not he'd be able to return during their current road trip that has them playing the Suns on Friday, Nuggets on Saturday, and Hornets on Monday. If Martin is still sitting on the wire, it's probably time to add him. While there doesn't seem to be a guarantee of minutes with the team focused on developing their youth, Martin could find increased value if he gets traded to a contender before the trade deadline.