"Timberwolves point guard Jonny Flynn, working his way into shape since undergoing hip surgery in July, passed a significant test in Monday's practice, raising his expectations to play as early as next week.

Flynn endured a second consecutive day of hard practice without feeling any pain or discomfort. Monday's practice was the first time Flynn had participated in full-contact scrimmaging. The practice followed a competitive workout for Flynn on Sunday, a session that ended with an intense round of three-on-three games with teammates Kosta Kofous, Anthony Tolliver, Wayne Ellington, Sundiata Gaines and Lazar Hayward.

"There's a big possibility I could be playing in a week, whether it's an NBA game or a game in the D-League," Flynn said Monday. "I've had back-to-back days of hard practice, and I feel good. This is definitely a step in the right direction for me." "