The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced that Josh Howard has a torn ACL and will be waived to create a roster spot.

Howard tore the ACL in his right knee during Friday's game against the New Orleans Hornets and will undergo season-ending surgery.

Howard was signed in mid-November to give the Timberwolves depth at the wing, as the team has gone through a myriad of injuries this season.

Howard, 32, averaged 6.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 11 games with Minnesota.