MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves activated center Michael Olowokandi from the injured list Friday after he missed 35 games with a right knee injury.

Guard Darrick Martin, whose second 10-day contract expired Friday, was released to make room for Olowokandi.

Olowokandi, who was recovering from right knee surgery, averaged 6.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks a game in his first 15 games with the Wolves.

The five-year veteran missed the entire preseason while recovering from offseason surgery on his left knee.

The Timberwolves are close to being healthy. Wally Szczerbiak was activated from the injured list before Thursday's game against Sacramento, and he scored six points in a 16-minute season debut.

Szczerbiak had a sore left foot caused by a plantar fascia strain. Guard Troy Hudson, who missed 44 games with a sprained right ankle, returned Tuesday against Phoenix.