Timberwolves' lineup for Wednesday's opener uncertain because of injuries http://www.twincities.com/timberwolves/ci_16424473 Three days before the start of the NBA regular season, Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis isn't sure of his rotation at shooting guard or small forward because of injuries to Martell Webster and rookie Wesley Johnson. Rambis said Webster, struggling with a back injury the past week, is not expected to play Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings at Target Center. Johnson's hamstring has been bothering him again, and he sat out most of Sunday's practice. Rambis was unsure of Johnson's status, but he was more definitive about Webster, who missed the Wolves' final two exhibition games and has not practiced in a week. "It's safe to say he won't play Wednesday," Rambis said of Webster. The Wolves still are waiting on results of Webster's magnetic resonance imaging exam last week to determine the extent of his injury. As for Johnson, who had an impressive exhibition season despite the lingering hamstring concern, Rambis said he has not been advised to give Johnson extended rest to help him heal. Johnson did not accompany the team to Milwaukee for the Wolves' final exhibition game last Friday. "We'll just continue treatment with him and see how it goes," Rambis said. Telfair also ailing: Backup point guard Sebastian Telfair also did not make the trip to Milwaukee and was held out of Sunday's practice because of heel and shoulder injuries. Rambis said Telfair's shoulder is sore from his collision last Tuesday with Indiana center Roy Hibbert. If Telfair is unavailable Wednesday, Rambis might have to use shooting guard Wayne Ellington as the backup to starting point guard Luke Ridnour. Ellington, making significant improvement at shooting guard, was used at the point during the Wolves' exhibition games in Europe against New York and the Los Angeles Lakers. Briefly: Wolves point guard Jonny Flynn, recovering from hip surgery, is to travel to Vail, Colo., today to meet with Dr. Marc Phillippon at the Steadman Clinic. Phillippon performed the July 27 surgery on Flynn to repair a torn labrum in his left hip. Flynn is hoping to get clearance to intensify his rehabilitation. He is not expected to play until mid-November. --

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