Timberwolves forward Kevin Love could soon begin practicing in the wake of a broken left hand.

He will see a doctor Thursday to determine if he's ready to practice.

"You can't put a date on it, but if the bone has healed like we hope it has, it should be shortly thereafter," Minnesota president of basketball operations David Kahn said Sunday.

The Timberwolves have missed the 9.1 rebounds per game Love provided last season.

"He's going to need a few practices, certainly, practices in which he gets hit," Kahn said. "But (Thursday) is an important date."