Jahlil Okafor to return to Nets lineup on Wednesday?

Jahlil Okafor has played in just one game since he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets, with coach Kenny Atkinson keeping him on the sidelines to work on conditioning and his game.

But on Wednesday, Okafor is expected to finally get back on the court and get a chance to play.

“He’s close. I’d expect to see him against Minnesota,” Atkinson said before Monday’s game. “I think we’ll start to get him some minutes. He’s been doing a phenomenal job getting ready physically with our assistant coaches learning what we’re doing. Collectively we feel like he’s ready to get some minutes."