Josh Howard had his best game of the season with 16 points, 10 rebounds and two 3-pointers on 7-of-12 shooting in 29 minutes of Tuesday's blowout win over the Sixers. Andrei Kirilenko could miss the rest of the week with his back problems and Howard is starting in his place, meaning Howard is at least worth a short-term look if it happens. But the reality with Howard is that the more minutes he plays, the better the chances are that he'll break down later on.

Josh Howard started at small forward for injured Andrei Kirilenko (back) on Friday, scoring eight points on 3-of-8 shooting with four rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 24 minutes. Howard will be worth a look when he's given spot action like this, but only in massive formats. Otherwise, there's not enough meat to this bone to pay him too much attention.

Josh Howard admitted that he's working his way into basketball shape. "This is my training camp," he said. "I'm going through my second week just like everybody else was going through their second week. Only everybody else got a full month." With Chase Budinger (knee surgery), Brandon Roy (knee surgery) and Andrei Kirilenko (back spasms) all sidelined, Howard played 26 minutes in his last game.

Josh Howard started for Andrei Kirilenko (back) on Wednesday and had seven points, three rebounds, a block and a 3-pointer on 3-of-9 shooting. Howard is getting some run and playing fairly well, but still hasn't shown enough to be considered in most fantasy leagues.

Josh Howard had 10 points and seven rebounds on 5-of-8 shooting in 22 minutes of Friday's loss to Portland. He's coming off the bench, but could replace Malcolm Lee at starting shooting guard any day now. Howard's emergence is also hurting the productivity of Alexey Shved, who played just 16 minutes tonight. Keep a close eye on Howard going forward, but we suspect he'll be injured again before too long.

Josh Howard scored six points in his Wolves debut on Friday, hitting 3-of-10 shots (no threes) with two rebounds and two steals in 14 minutes. Howard certainly wasn't shy tonight, but even if he ever gets on a roll he'll be a guy owners shouldn't trust. There's a reason why he's on a one-year deal for the veteran minimum.

Josh Howard passed his physical and is expected to dress Friday night against the Warriors. Howard won't make any sort of drastic impact right off the bat and will likely average in the 5 to 6 minute range to start. Those minutes could grow if Howard stays healthy and Brandon Roy's knee remains a problem.

Josh Howard will have a physical examination with the Timberwolves on Thursday. If all goes well, he could suit up for Friday's vs. the Nuggets. To make room for Howard on the roster, the Timberwolves will likely cut guard Will Conroy.

According to Chris Broussard, Josh Howard signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves for one year at the veteran minimum. The Timberwolves have been ravaged by injuries and needed to add a body to the roster. Howard had worked out with the team Monday and should step into the swingman role played by Chase Budinger before he went down.

Free agent Josh Howard reportedly worked out for the Timberwolves on Monday. Minnesota also reached out to Mickael Pietrus recently, as Chase Budinger's knee surgery has intensified their search for a swingman willing to accept the veteran's minimum.