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LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
about 9 hours ago
Mathurin extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to four on Friday, and he did so while shooting over 50 percent from the field. And he did most of his damage after halftime, scoring 19 of his 26 points. Since the All-Star break, Mathurin has averaged 21.1 points per game on 44.8 percent shooting from the field. His category league ceiling is somewhat limited because of the lack of production in three-pointers and defensive stats, but Mathurin has been a solid option since joining the Clippers.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
about 9 hours ago
One game removed from scoring 45 points on 20 shot attempts from the field, Leonard wasn’t as efficient on Friday. The Bulls, who the Lakers torched on Thursday, deserve some credit for that. But Leonard still managed to record a quality overall stat line, and he’s scored 25 points or more in six consecutive games. The Clippers host the Kings on Saturday, and that could potentially be another big game for Leonard.
MIN • Center • #27
about 10 hours ago
Gobert’s five shot attempts on Friday equaled his total in Minnesota’s prior two games. The difference against the Warriors was that he was able to get to the foul line and convert at a good clip. Gobert shot 8-of-10 from the charity stripe, part of his highest-scoring night since scoring 18 in a March 5 win over the Raptors. There are times when Minnesota can be more intentional in getting Gobert involved offensively, but that did not appear to be an issue on Friday. Minnesota visits the Thunder on Sunday to end its Week 20.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 10 hours ago
For the fifth time this season and 47th time of his career, Edwards finished a game with at least 30 points, five rebounds and five assists. The Timberwolves’ star said after Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers that he needed to do more, and he backed up those words in San Francisco. Friday’s game was Edwards’ tenth this season with at least 40 points, and he’s scored 34 or more in three of his last four appearances.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 14 hours ago
Initially questionable due to a sore knee, Edwards is good to go for Friday’s game. He’ll take on his usual responsibilities as the focal point of the Timberwolves’ offensive attack.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Shooting Guard • #11
about 14 hours ago
Dosunmu is good to go after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. With Anthony Edwards (knee) upgraded to probable, Dosunmu will take on his usual reserve role for the Timberwolves.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 19 hours ago
Ant-Man is a late afternoon addition to the injury report, so fantasy managers should have a contingency plan in case he’s ruled out. Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) is also questionable, but Dosunmu would be the next man up is he’s available. Bones Hyland and Mike Conley could also be in line for more run if Edwards or Dosunmu are sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #11
1 day ago
Dosunmu missed Wednesday’s game against the Clippers, and there is a chance he misses a second straight game. Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon Jr. would be in line for extra minutes once again if Dosunmu remains out, though neither would play enough to be worth streaming.
Source: Timberwolves PR
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
1 day ago
Garland will missed Friday’s game, which is the first of a back-to-back. He should return to play the Kings on Saturday, but Kobe Sanders should slide back into the starting unit for their matchup with Chicago.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
2 days ago
Unfortunately for those who have Randle on their fantasy rosters, he had another underwhelming performance on Wednesday. A 5-of-5 night from the foul line pushed him into double figures, and the rebounds and assists were solid. However, most fantasy managers who drafted Randle did so with the expectation of bigger scoring numbers. The Timberwolves have two more games in Week 20; hopefully, Randle finishes on a high note.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
2 days ago
After a terrible showing in Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers, Edwards bounced back in a major way on Wednesday. He recorded his 36 points efficiently, shooting well over 50 percent from the field. The five turnovers were a negative, but fantasy managers will take that compared to the line Edwards recorded the night prior. The Timberwolves still have two more games in Week 20, starting with the Warriors on Thursday.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
2 days ago
Garland and his new teammates are strengthening their chemistry by the game. He’s scored 21 points or more in three straight games, and the Clippers point guard did his damage on Wednesday in just 23 minutes. The Clippers end Week 20 with games on Friday and Saturday, and Garland did not play both legs of the team’s last one. So, fantasy managers may get to use the point guard for one game only.
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
2 days ago
Mathurin continued his recent 20-point run with another solid showing against the Timberwolves, making it four of the last five games in which he’s exceeded that mark. The Clippers guard scored 10 of his 22 points from the foul line on Wednesday, and all that was missing from the final stat line was a blocked shot. The Clippers still have two more games in Week 20, which is good news for fantasy managers who have Mathurin on their roster.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
2 days ago
Wednesday isn’t the first time an opponent looked helpless in its attempts to slow down Leonard, and it won’t be the last, either. Shooting 9-of-11 from two and 6-of-9 from three, The Klaw shot 75 percent from the field, and now has five games this season with at least 40 points. Since the All-Star break, Leonard has been a top-10 player in fantasy basketball, which aligns with his season-long value. The Clippers play two more games in Week 20.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #11
3 days ago
Dosunmu will not be available after initially being listed as questionable on the injury report. Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon Jr. may pick up additional minutes off the bench, with the former offering a higher fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #11
3 days ago
Dosunmu dealt with an injury in his right thumb earlier this season, and it has popped back up again. If he ends up missing this matchup with the Clippers, Bones Hyland, Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon Jr. would likely be in line for a few extra minutes, with Hyland playing the largest role off the bench.
Source: Dane Moore
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
3 days ago
Like Julius Randle, Reid has seen his fantasy value decrease since the All-Star break. In eight games, he’s averaged 11.5 points while shooting 45.8 percent from the field and 46.2 percent from the foul line. Reid was solid against the Lakers, shooting just over 50 percent from the field, and he remains a valuable option in 12-team leagues. However, his value has taken a hit at the worst possible time, with some leagues already in their playoffs.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
3 days ago
After going off for 41 points in the Timberwolves’ final game before the All-Star break, Randle has seemingly lost his mojo. With just one 20-point game to his credit since then, he’s averaged 14.4 points per game while shooting 40.2 percent from the field. And with Randle not bringing as much to the table in some of the other major statistical categories, his fantasy value has taken a significant hit. And with the Timberwolves falling to fifth in the West, they’d like to see Randle turn things around as well.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
3 days ago
Edwards had a brutal night against the Lakers. The Timberwolves star shot 1-of-10 from beyond the arc, and his accuracy wasn’t much better inside of it, either. He did record a complete stat line in the defeat, but category league managers took a beating in the field-goal percentage category. Edwards will look to bounce back on Wednesday when the Timberwolves visit the Clippers.
MIN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
4 days ago
Anderson is back after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Magic with a sore right knee. His return expands the Timberwolves’ rotation to nine, as only eight players saw action the last time out. Andreson is not a player who should be rostered in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
4 days ago
Mathurin has scored at least 21 points in three of his last four games. The 28 points in Monday’s win were the most for him since dropping a season-high 38 on the Nuggets in the Clippers’ first game out of the All-Star break. Mathurin has been close to a top-100 player in eight-cat formats since the break, providing excellent value off the bench on most nights. With the Clippers’ remaining Week 20 schedule including games against the Bulls and Kings, there could be at least one more big night in Mathurin’s immediate future.
LAC • Small Forward and Power Forward • #55
4 days ago
Jones left Monday’s game briefly during the third quarter, having taken a shot to the head from Josh Hart while attempting to convert a reverse layup. “Airplane Mode” was able to return, and his three-pointer with 1:41 remaining in the fourth quarter extended the Clippers’ lead to nine, effectively serving as the dagger. While he isn’t a must-roster player in most leagues, Jones has been productive enough to provide consistent late-round value in 12-team leagues.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
4 days ago
Garland’s playing time and scoring output have increased in each of his last three games, a positive development for the Clippers and those who have him rostered. The 23 points and 30 minutes were highs for the point guard since his move west, as were the five three-pointers. Garland, who shot 7-of-19 from deep in his first three games as a Clipper, made five of his nine attempts against the Knicks. With the Clippers’ final three games of Week 20 including a back-to-back, Garland may be limited to two appearances.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
4 days ago
Counting Monday’s effort, Leonard has scored at least 20 points in 43 consecutive games. The Clippers’ star has remained relatively healthy since November, missing just four games. As a result, Leonard has been one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball, regardless of league format. The Clippers play three more games in Week 20, all at home, starting with the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
LAC • Power Forward • #20
5 days ago
Collins, who has missed six of the Clippers’ last seven games with a strained neck, had already been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Knicks. And he’s expected the team’s other three games of the week. As a result, Derrick Jones Jr. is worth a look in deep leagues, especially with Bennedict Mathurin already rostered in most leagues.
Source: Tomer Azarly
MIN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
5 days ago
Due to a sore right knee, Anderson did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Magic. As a result, the Timberwolves stuck with an eight-man rotation instead of looking for a ninth player to take on Anderson’s role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Power Forward • #20
6 days ago
Collins did not travel with the Clippers for their recent two-game road trip, which ended with a win over the Grizzlies on Saturday. With Darius Garland moving into the starting lineup, Collins may be relegated to a reserve role when he’s cleared to play. Derrick Jones Jr. continues to serve as the starting power forward.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Center • #22
6 days ago
With Yanic Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) done for the season, Jackson has moved into the backup center role. The former first-round pick had his best game as a Clipper on Saturday, recording a double-double along with three steals. Jackson played 24 minutes and even started the second half in place of starter Brook Lopez (four points, one rebound). The veteran center only played 12 minutes, and Saturday’s game, being the Clippers’ second in as many nights, may have been a factor. Consistency has been an issue for Jackson throughout his career, but he doesn’t need to play starters’ minutes to provide value. Keep an eye on him during the first two games of the Clippers’ four-game Week 20.
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
6 days ago
In addition to having scored 20 points or more in five of his 11 appearances as a Clipper, Mathurin recorded his first double-double for the team on Saturday. While the defensive production was modest, all that was missing from the wing’s stat line was a three-pointer, as Mathurin missed all three of his attempts. Despite coming off the bench on most nights, he’s been productive enough to provide late-round value in 12-team formats.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
6 days ago
After coming off the bench in each of his first two appearances for the Clippers, Garland moved into the starting lineup on Saturday. He was supposed to be limited to 24 minutes, but the point guard logged 28 against the Grizzlies. Garland didn’t record any defensive stats, which makes the field-goal percentage that much more impactful on his category league value. The Clippers’ four-game Week 20 includes a back-to-back, so Garland could be limited to three appearances.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
6 days ago
After playing 37 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Spurs, Leonard was limited to 28 minutes on Saturday. The decrease in playing time didn’t prevent him from having another standout performance, shooting over 50 percent from the field and 12-of-14 from the foul line. Leonard and the Clippers play four games in Week 20, starting with the Knicks on Monday.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
7 days ago
After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Spurs, Garland is available. Saturday’s game will be his first as a starter since joining the Clippers, which may mean that Garland’s minutes limit has been relaxed. Kobe Sanders heads to the bench, where he offers limited fantasy value.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIN • Center • #27
7 days ago
Given his general shot profile, Gobert not missing in a game isn’t all that surprising. He made all six of his attempts against the Magic while providing solid value in the rebound and assist categories, playing 33 minutes. Since the All-Star break, Gobert has been close to a top-50 player in nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. The Timberwolves play four games in Week 20, starting with the Lakers on Tuesday and the Clippers the following night.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
7 days ago
Randle finished one rebound shy of a double-double on Saturday, but the final line felt underwhelming due to the point total. Averaging 21.5 points per game on the season, the Timberwolves forward has just one 20-point game since the All-Star break. The Timberwolves, and those who have him on their fantasy rosters, need more scoring from Randle.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
7 days ago
Edwards put up a robust stat line on Saturday, but he didn’t get much help in the 119-92 defeat. Jaden McDaniels (three points, four rebounds, two assists and three steals) shot 0-of-9 from the field, and Donte DiVincenzo (two rebounds, four assists and one steal) went scoreless, missing all six of his attempts. Edwards and the Timberwolves won’t play again in Week 19, but they have four games in Week 20.
MIN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
7 days ago
Anderson is out after being listed as questionable with right knee soreness. The 32-year-old small forward played 14 and 15 minutes in his last two games, so his absence will free up some minutes at the back end of the Timberwolves’ bench rotation. Similarly, his absence will have minimal impact on fantasy basketball.
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
7 days ago
After putting up an efficient 23 points in Wednesday’s rout of the Pacers, Mathurin struggled in San Antonio. The eight points were the fewest in a game for the guard since joining the Clippers, and he entered Friday averaging 19.2 points in nine appearances. The overall body of work means that fantasy managers should not be too concerned about Mathurin, especially with the Clippers visiting the Grizzlies on Saturday.
LAC • Small Forward • #2
7 days ago
Leonard has scored at least 30 points in three of the seven games that he’s played since the All-Star break. Unfortunately for him and the Clippers, Friday’s performance wasn’t enough to keep the team from letting a 25-point lead slip away. That is of little concern to fantasy managers, who had to be pleased with Leonard’s final stat line. The Clippers play one more game in Week 19, visiting the Grizzlies on Saturday.
LAC • Center • #11
7 days ago
While it occurred in a losing effort, Lopez had one of his best games of the season on Friday. Shooting 7-of-11 from two and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, the veteran center’s 26 points were the most in a game for him since December 26. On that night, Lopez scored a season-high 31 points against the Trail Blazers. With backup center Yanic Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) having suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury during Wednesday’s win over the Pacers, the Clippers will need more from Lopez. On Friday, he played 34 minutes, the fourth time since the All-Star break that the 7-foot-1 center has played at least 30 in a game.
LAC • Shooting Guard • #10
8 days ago
Bogdanović is good to go for Friday’s game, but he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #7
8 days ago
Ingles is back with the team after missing Thursday’s win over the Raptors for personal reasons. His availability won’t affect fantasy basketball, as he is not in the rotation on most nights.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
8 days ago
Anderson, who has played 14 and 15 minutes in his last two games, is dealing with a sore right knee. If he can’t play on Saturday, his absence frees up minutes on the back end of the Timberwolves’ rotation. In the game preceding Anderson’s return to Minnesota, head coach Chris Finch went with an eight-man rotation instead of nine.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
LAC • Shooting Guard • #10
8 days ago
Bogdanović is a late addition to the injury report which doesn’t bode well for his chances of taking the court against San Antonio. His absence isn’t particularly notable for fantasy managers due to his lengthy absence and limited role in LA’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
8 days ago
Reid exited Thursday’s game during the third quarter after injuring his right shoulder while scrambling for a loose ball with Toronto’s Sandro Mamukelashvili. The good news is that he did return during the fourth quarter, so fantasy managers may not have much to worry about. The Timberwolves play once more in Week 19, Saturday against the Magic.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
8 days ago
While Randle’s post-All-Star break struggles from beyond the arc continued on Thursday, as he missed both of his attempts, the veteran forward’s overall value has been better recently. Since the break, he’s shot 3-of-21 from distance, and Randle has struggled with that aspect of his game all season. However, the decreased three-point shooting has not done much damage, if any, to his overall fantasy value.
MIN • Center • #27
8 days ago
One game removed from grabbing a season-high 19 rebounds, Gobert was active in all facets on Thursday. The 18 points were three more than his total in Minnesota’s prior three games, and he’s hit double figures in rebounds in all six games that he’s played since the All-Star break. Also, Gobert matched his season-high with five assists. The offensive production can be a struggle at times, as the 7-foot-1 center can become an afterthought on that end of the floor. However, that doesn’t prevent Gobert from offering a solid return in other areas.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
8 days ago
Edwards, who was added to the Timberwolves’ injury report early Thursday afternoon, seemingly took a step back offensively after a dominant showing in Tuesday’s win over the Grizzlies. Whether this was a matter of his right foot being an issue is tough to say, but the 12 shot attempts were the fewest in a game for Ant-Man since February 11 (ten vs. Portland). The good news for fantasy managers was that Edwards finished with a solid overall stat line that included him shooting 5-of-8 from beyond the arc.
LAC • Center • #
8 days ago
The rookie big injured his foot on Wednesday and was already expected to miss the Clippers’ next two games. However, he’ll undergo surgery that will end his season early. He started to play more minutes after Ivica Zubac was traded to the Pacers, and there is still plenty of upside for the future. Over his final three games, he averaged 8.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in just 16.5 minutes per game. A foot injury is worrisome for a big, but if he’s able to fully recover ahead of next season, he could compete for the starting center job.
Source: Tomer Azarly
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
9 days ago
Edwards was added to the injury report Thursday afternoon, but he will be good to go. He’s coming off a 41-point performance in a win over the Grizzlies on Tuesday and will look to stay hot in this one.
Source: Timberwolves PR
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
9 days ago
Friday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Clippers, who visit the Grizzlies on Saturday. Garland won’t be available for the matchup with the Spurs, which will likely result in more on-ball responsibility for Kris Dunn, who’s already in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #22
9 days ago
Clark was initially listed as questionable for this game, but he will be good to go. He hasn’t seen the floor in each of the Timberwolves’ last four games, and even if that changes, he won’t play enough to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Timberwolves PR
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
9 days ago
Edwards has been battling some soreness and pain in his foot throughout the season, but he hasn’t missed a game since January 26th. With an off-day tomorrow, it would be a bit of a surprise for Edwards to miss this one. If he does, Ayo Dosunmu would likely move into a starting role.
LAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
9 days ago
Garland’s playing time did not change much in his second appearance as a Clipper, with the 24 minutes being one more than his tally in Monday’s win over the Warriors. That said, he looked a bit more comfortable with his new teammates this time around, recording eight assists with two turnovers. Garland, who was responsible for five turnovers in his Clippers’ debut, also shot 50 percent from the field on Wednesday. While the Clippers play two more games in Week 19, the back-to-back likely means Garland will only be available for one.
LAC • Center • #11
9 days ago
Limited to six points in Monday’s win over the Warriors, Lopez nearly tripled his output in Wednesday’s blowout of the Pacers. The veteran center played 21 minutes, with the playing time taking a slight hit with the game being a blowout. At a minimum, the Clippers won’t have backup center Yanic Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) for their next two games, so that may result in a slight increase in playing time for Lopez. However, given how his workload has been managed, that isn’t guaranteed.
LAC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
9 days ago
Playing against the Pacers for the first time since being traded to the Clippers, Mathurin had an excellent night off the bench. The fourth-year guard shot the ball well from the field and the charity stripe while recording a complete stat line. Mathurin did his damage in 22 minutes, with his playing time being affected by the Clippers winning by a 130-107 final score. Since the trade, he’s averaged just over 29 minutes per game, so opportunities have not been hard to come by for Mathurin in his new home.
LAC • Center • #
9 days ago
Konan-Niederhäuser (foot) injured his right foot during the first half of Wednesday’s win over the Pacers. More will be learned about the severity of the injury on Thursday, and the rookie has already been ruled out for games in San Antonio (Friday) and Memphis (Saturday). If Konan-Niederhäuser has to miss time, Isaiah Jackson would slide into the backup center role. He played 18 minutes against the Pacers, finishing with 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and three blocked shots.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Small Forward • #2
9 days ago
Leonard only played 30 minutes on Wednesday, with the blowout ending his night after just three quarters. His consistent excellence has made him one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, with the Clippers’ star last failing to score at least 20 points in a game on November 20. The Clippers play two more games in Week 19, but it’s a back-to-back. With the Spurs being on the slate for Friday and the Grizzlies the following night, it would be unsurprising if Leonard sits out the latter for injury management reasons.
LAC • Center • #
9 days ago
Konan-Niederhäuser injured his right foot when he landed awkwardly after attempting to block an Aaron Nesmith layup attempt during the first half of Wednesday’s game. While the rookie center required assistance getting back to the locker room, he was able to put some weight on his right foot. Isaiah Jackson has entered the rotation and will likely slide into the backup center role if Konan-Niederhäuser misses time.
Source: Law Murray
MIN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #7
10 days ago
Ingles is away from the Timberwolves for personal reasons. Hopefully, his absence won’t be for too long.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
10 days ago
Beginning his second stint with the Timberwolves, Anderson was thrust into the rotation immediately. While the playing time and production weren’t enough to make SloMo someone worth considering in fantasy leagues, his addition did extend Minnesota’s rotation to nine players. Mike Conley, who has been a non-factor in fantasy basketball, picked up another DNP-CD, while Bones Hyland (six points, two rebounds and two three-pointers) played just 12 minutes off the bench.