F Kevin Garnett, in his 21st season, played the last time the Timberwolves won in Atlanta before Monday, back on Nov. 20, 2002. A few of his present Minnesota teammates were in elementary school at the time. Garnett contributed four points and eight rebounds Monday.

Timberwolves GM Milt Newton said Monday that Garnett (knee) is healthy and ready to go for the start of training camp, Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

After making his return to the Timberwolves in a February deadline deal, Garnett appeared in just five games with the club before a knee injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season. With his health intact for the upcoming season, Garnett is slated to open camp as the starter at center, but he'll likely only see about 20 minutes per night in an effort to keep his 39-year-old legs spry. While Garnett is still capable of providing lockdown defense near the rim, his greatest value may come in the form of mentoring young bigs Karl-Anthony Towns and Gorgui Dieng. As the season progresses, Garnett will likely see his role diminish as the team looks to carve out more minutes for those younger options.

Garnett is expected to start and be able to play at least 20 minutes per game according to his coach Flip Saunders, Kyle Ratke of Timberwolves.com reports.

Saunders could be a bit premature in his proclamation for the season ahead at this early point in the offseason, but nonetheless Garnett should be the expected starter alongside rookie Karl-Anthony Towns until Saunders retracts the statements he made Friday while attending the Las Vegas Summer League. However, the 39-year-old's value is confined to deeper formats since it's unlikely he'll play for much longer than 20 minutes and of course there's the possibility he'll also need to rest during back-to-back games.

Garnett has agreed to terms with the Wolves on a contract for the 2015-16 season, ESPN reports.

As expected, the veteran will return to Minnesota for what will likely be his final NBA season. Garnett will tie Kevin Willis and Robert Parish for most seasons played (21), though he isn't likely to be a major factor for a young Timberwolves team. After coming over from Brooklyn midway through last season, Garnett played only a handful of games before sitting out the final 21 contests.

Garnett (knee) told president/coach Flip Saunders that he wants to return to the Timberwolves next season, Alan Horton of Timberwolves Radio reports.

Garnett is set to become a free agent this offseason and should re-sign with the Timberwolves. Last season, Garnett averaged 7.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 blocks and 1.0 steal on 58 percent field goal shooting in 20 minutes per game for Minnesota. While only playing in five of the Timberwolves' last 29 games, Garnett started every game he played. With Nikola Pekovic (Achilles) and Gorgui Dieng (concussion) under team control for the next three years, and Adreian Payne under team control for the next four years, Garnett will likely be used in a limited role even if he is used as the nominal starter at power forward in what would be his 20th NBA season. The Timberwolves went with a youth movement down the stretch of this season, but if they are going to try and fight for a playoff spot next season, Garnett will likely play in as many games as he physically can.

Garnett appeared in a total of 47 games for the Timberwolves and Nets in 2014-15, averaging 6.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 20.3 minutes per game.

Garnett started all 42 games in which he played for the Nets before being traded to Minnesota at the deadline. His return to the city where he began his NBA career sparked a brief morale boost for one of the league's worst teams, but Garnett would appear in only five games for Minnesota before hitting the shelf for the rest of the season on Mar. 7. It's somewhat unclear whether Garnett was injured or simply receiving veteran rest, but even as he turns 39 next month, he said he plans to return to the Timberwolves in 2015-16. At this point, if he does return, it seems likely he'll be limited in terms of a game-to-game workload, and he could serve in a player/coach type of role as the young Timberwolves look to emerge from the Western Conference cellar.

Garnett (knee) is expected to be back with the Wolves next season, according to coach Flip Saunders, ESPN reports.

Garnett, who came to the Wolves from Brooklyn at the deadline, is set to become a free agent this offseason. He'll turn 39 in May, but the veteran has expressed interest in coming back to the team that originally drafted him in 1995. Garnett appeared in only five games for Minnesota this season, and if he returns in 2015-16 he'd likely see a similarly reduced role while serving in more of a veteran leadership role.

Garnett (knee) won't play in Minnesota's final two games, head coach Flip Saunders told the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

This isn't a surprise since Garnett hasn't played in a month and there's nothing to play for in the final two games.

Garnett (knee) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's contest at Golden State.

Out more than a month due to a balky knee, Garnett seems unlikely to make another appearance this season. As a result, Adreian Payne should earn another start at power forward Saturday.

Garnett (knee) failed to take the court in Friday's game against the Lakers.

Garnett continues to deal with a shaky knee as he's been off the court since Mar. 7. With just a few games left on the schedule it might be unwise to assume that the 38-year-old will risk further injury to play extended minutes before the season ends.

Garnett (knee) is listed as doubtful Friday against the Lakers, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Garnett received a "questionable" designation for Wednesday's game but, as expected, did not end up taking the floor. He hasn't played since Mar. 3, and it would be a surprise if he returns at all this season with only four games remaining.

Garnett (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game.

Garentt has been listed as questionable for the better part of the last month, but he hasn't seen game action since Mar. 3. Don't expect him to play Wednesday.

Garnett (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest at Sacramento, News10 KXTV reports.

For the second game in a row, Garnett entered with questionable availability and wasn't given the all-clear to play. The Timberwolves next take the court Wednesday in Portland, where he should be considered questionable once again.

Garnett (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game at Sacramento.

In advance of Friday's outing against the Magic, Garnett received an upgrade to questionable availability, but the Timberwolves opted to keep him in street clothes. With three additional days to rest his ailing knee, there's certainly a chance that he'll make his first appearance since Mar. 3, especially with Gorgui Dieng (concussion) and Anthony Bennett (ankle) ruled out.

Garnett (knee) won't play Friday against the Magic, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Garnett was upgraded to questionable Friday after an initial doubtful designation, but he won't return to the ice once again. His next chance to return will come Wednesday, but there's no indication that will indeed be the case.

Garnett (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game.

Garnett was listed as doubtful Thursday, and he's now been upgraded to questionable. Regardless, he probably won't play, as he hasn't seen the court in more than a month.

Garnett (knee) is considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Magic.

Believe it or not, Garnett is yet again being called doubtful, and the team has offered little information that would lead one to think the veteran will play. Garnett has now missed more than a month with knee soreness.

Garnett (knee) will not play Wednesday versus Toronto.

As expected, the veteran will continue to be sidelined, and he's now missed nearly a month with what the team is calling knee soreness. It's certainly possible Garnett could be shut down for the season at this point.

Garnett (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Toronto, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Garnett has not played since Mar. 3, and the Timberwolves have not provided any updates on his status. He's apparently still battling knee soreness, and with only eight games remaining it's unclear if he'll be back on the court this season.

Garnett (knee) has been ruled out Monday against the Jazz, Aaron Falk of the Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Garnett continues to sit out, and at this point one has to wonder if the veteran will be shut down for the remainder of the season. After energizing the team for a few weeks with his return to Minnesota, Garnett has not played in nearly a month, adding to a laundry list of Timberwolves injuries.