Ricky Rubio set to make Minnesota Timberwolves return

Ricky Rubio has reportedly been cleared to make his return from injury for the Minnesota Timberwolves in this evening's NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks.

The Spanish point-guard has missed 43 games since damaging his left ankle in the fifth match of the season on November 7.

The Wolves were 2-2 at the time, but have since gone 6-36 to have the worst record in the league.

Rubio is the third key Minnesota player to make a recent recovery from a lengthy absence following Nikola Pekovic and Kevin Martin's returns in the last two weeks.

According to AP, Rubio's minutes will be restricted until after the upcoming All-Star break as Minnesota assess how his ankle fares in games.