Robbie Hummel said Sunday that he expects to be out for four-to-six weeks with a fractured fourth metacarpal in his right hand, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

Hummel said Sunday that he expects to be out for four-to-six weeks with a fractured fourth metacarpal in his right hand, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

Analysis:

The Timberwolves are saying that he's out indefinitely, while Hummel provided a more specific timetable. He suffered the injury during Sunday's loss to Atlanta, and his absence may lead to added playing time for Chase Budinger and Anthony Bennett (knee), both of whom have struggled to get consistent minutes this season. With Minnesota likely to keep using lineups featuring both Gorgui Dieng and Nikola Pekovic, it's hard to imagine Budinger or Bennett making much of an impact. The team also figures to get help on the wing at some point in the next few weeks, as Shabazz Muhammad (abdomen) and Kevin Martin (wrist) may return from injuries before the All-Star break.