Ayo Dosunmu amassed 11 points (4-of-11 FGs), one rebound, one assist, two steals and three three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the Clippers.

As expected, Dosunmu was part of the Timberwolves’ bench rotation in his first appearance on Sunday. And his 25 minutes led the Timberwolves reserves, one more than Naz Reid. Things could change somewhat once the Timberwolves re-sign Mike Conley, but Ayo should not struggle for playing time. Unfortunately, not much has changed regarding his fantasy value. While Dosunmu is worth rostering in 14-team leagues, his value in 12-team leagues is low unless his team is shorthanded on the perimeter.

Julius Randle accounted for 17 points (6-of-15 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer in Sunday’s loss to the Clippers.

Even with his modest output on Sunday, Randle continues to provide fantasy managers with excellent value. Over the past two weeks, he has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats, slightly lower than his season-long production. Randle will look to get his Week 17 off to a good start on Monday against the Hawks, the first of four games the Timberwolves will play.

Anthony Edwards finished Sunday’s loss to the Clippers with 23 points (7-of-18 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer.

Edwards and the Timberwolves were unable to bounce back from Friday’s disappointing loss to the Pelicans, as Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers grabbed control early and never let go. Ant-Man’s final stat line was decent, but not at the level that many fantasy managers expect of him. His streak of games with at least 30 points ended at four, and Edwards will look to start a new one on Monday against the Hawks. The Timberwolves play four games in Week 17, two on each side of the All-Star break.

Julian Phillips (wrist) is available for Sunday’s game against the Clippers.

Phillips is good to go for his Timberwolves’ debut. However, he offered little fantasy value in Chicago, and that’s unlikely to change in Minnesota, at least in the short term.

Kyle Anderson amassed 11 points (5-of-6 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.

For those wondering what the Grizzlies would do at the center position without Santi Aldama, the answer for their two games in Portland was to go small. After sitting out Friday’s defeat, Anderson was tabbed to serve as the starting center on Saturday, and he recorded a nice stat line. The four defensive contributions were the most in a game for SloMo since New Year’s Day. His value moving forward depends partly on Aldama’s availability. The Grizzlies play four games in Week 17, two before the All-Star break.

Taylor Hendricks tallied six points (2-of-4 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), one rebound and two assists in Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.

Hendricks played 21 minutes in both of Memphis’ games in Portland. While the production wasn’t great, the playing time was there, unlike in Utah pre-trade. Hendricks isn’t someone who needs to be rostered in redraft leagues, but managers competing in dynasty formats will undoubtedly watch him the rest of this season.

Javon Small accounted for 22 points (7-of-10 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two three-pointers in Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.

Due to the Grizzlies being light on perimeter bodies, Saturday was a night where Small was able to get an extended runout. And the rookie guard took advantage of his time, shooting 70 percent from the field and providing solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Small played a lot of his minutes alongside Walter Clayton Jr. (8/4/7/3 in 28 minutes) in Memphis’ two games in Portland, and that may be the case moving forward on nights when the two-way guard is active. Small isn’t a must-roster player, but he may have moments when he’s worth streaming as the Grizzlies rebuild.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper finished Saturday’s loss to the Trail Blazers with 25 points (9-of-13 FGs), five rebounds and seven three-pointers.

Prosper has impeccable timing. With February 7, 2026, designated as “National Marquette Day,” the Marquette alum had the best night of his NBA career. O-Max made his first six three-point attempts and finished with a career-high 25 points. Memphis was without Jaylen Wells and Cedric Coward, so there was plenty of room for Prosper to contribute despite coming off the bench. Nights like Saturday are unlikely to become the norm for Prosper, but there may be more moments when he’s given a prominent role out of necessity.

Ty Jerome, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jahmai Mashack, GG Jackson and Kyle Anderson will start Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Jackson is the only starter who was in the lineup for Friday’s loss to Portland. Jerome is the best fantasy option among the four replacements, and he’s worth rostering in 12-team leagues. Caldwell-Pope and Anderson can offer deep-league streaming value, while fantasy managers should leave Mashack on the waiver wire.

Jaylen Wells (shoulder) is out for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

The Grizzlies will be down numerous rotation guards for Saturday’s game. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is available, so he should figure prominently in the rotation, whether he starts or comes off the bench. Also, look for Jahmai Mashack to get more opportunities after playing solid minutes in Friday’s loss to Portland.

Cedric Coward (shoulder) is out for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Coward was initially listed as doubtful with shoulder soreness for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers, so his absence isn’t a surprise. There are a number of Grizzlies who could take on minutes vacated by Coward, which includes the newly acquired Kyle Anderson.

Cam Spencer (ankle) is out for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Spencer was initially questionable with right ankle soreness and has since been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers. Javon Small and Walter Clayton Jr. should fill in the vacated minutes, though neither of them are worth rostering in fantasy leagues.

Julian Phillips (wrist) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Clippers.

Phillips suffered a sprained right wrist before he was traded from Chicago to Minnesota. Due to the injury, his Timberwolves debut may be delayed a bit longer. Phillips did not play consistent rotation minutes in Chicago, and it’s unknown how he fits into Minnesota’s rotation. Leave him on the waiver wire.

Kyle Anderson (illness) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Anderson missed Friday’s game with an illness. It would’ve been the first game of his second stint in his career with the Grizzlies, but that’ll likely come Saturday. Without knowing how the Grizzlies plan to deploy Anderson, it’s difficult to gauge his current fantasy value.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) is not on the injury report for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Caldwell-Pope was held out of Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, which factored into Jahmai Mashack playing 20 minutes off the bench. With Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells both doubtful, Mashack may remain in the rotation despite KCP being available.

Jaylen Wells (shoulder) is doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Wells is on track to sit out Saturday’s game after logging 27 minutes in Friday’s loss to Portland. The second-year wing is dealing with a sore left shoulder. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) is off the injury report after not playing on Friday, so he may absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Wells.

Ty Jerome (calf) is not on the injury report for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Jerome did not play in Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, leading to Scotty Pippen Jr. making the start in his season debut. Pippen is out, so the Grizzlies can move Jerome back into the lineup without any fuss.

Cedric Coward (shoulder) is doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Coward is unlikely to suit up Saturday given his doubtful listing as he’s dealing with shoulder soreness. The 22-year-old guard contributes a little bit of everything, though he only plays rotation minutes. While not likely to even play against the Trail Blazers, Coward could see added fantasy value down the stretch of the season if the Grizzlies opt to give their young players more minutes.

Scotty Pippen (toe) is out for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

After logging 22 minutes in his season debut on Friday, Pippen will sit out Saturday’s rematch. Ty Jerome is available, so he’ll slide back into the starting lineup.

Cam Spencer (ankle) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Spencer is dealing with a sore right ankle, casting some doubt on his availability for Saturday’s game. Javon Small and Walter Clayton Jr. are available, and they can help absorb the available minutes if Spencer can’t play.

Santi Aldama (knee) is out for Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Sitting out Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers did not ensure that Aldama would be available for Saturday’s rematch. He’ll miss both games for right knee injury management. Olivier-Maxence Prosper moved into the starting lineup on Friday and will likely remain in that role. Out of necessity, he’s worth considering as a deep-league streamer.

Scotty Pippen Jr. added 13 points (4-of-8 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal and one three-pointer in the loss to the Trail Blazers on Friday.

Pippen Jr. was one of eight Grizzlies to score in double figures in his first game of the season. He made contributions as a scorer, but his biggest impact came as a facilitator, concluding as Memphis’ leader in assists. He logged just 22 minutes on Friday, so it’ll be interesting to see what the team’s plan is for him on Saturday’s back-to-back. Nonetheless, it was an encouraging season debut from Pippen Jr.

GG Jackson added 15 points (4-of-8 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.

Jackson led all Memphis starters in scoring in his 27 minutes of action. He didn’t take many shots, but scored efficiently and used the three-point line to his advantage. The third-year forward has now scored in double figures in seven of his last eight games, and his production should realistically increase now that Jaren Jackson Jr. has been traded away. He’s someone fantasy managers should at least keep an eye on for now.

Cam Spencer totaled 18 points (7-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in the loss to the Trail Blazers on Friday.

Spencer, once again, thrived off the bench. In 26 minutes, he led all Grizzlies in scoring on Friday, took advantage of his scoring opportunities with efficient shooting, and made an impact with his passing along the way. Spencer also collected a few stocks to conclude with another strong performance off the Grizzlies bench. He’ll look for a repeat performance on Saturday in a rematch against the Trail Blazers.

Bones Hyland tallied 20 points (6-of-11 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Friday’s loss to the Pelicans.

While the Timberwolves await the expected return of Mike Conley and Ayo Dosunmu’s debut, Hyland has held down the fort as the first guard off the bench. For the first time this season, he’s recorded back-to-back 20-point games, doing so efficiently. In games against the Raptors and Pelicans, Hyland totaled 40 points on 14-of-23 shooting from the field. While he isn’t a must-stream player, Bones has a higher short-term ceiling because of Minnesota’s lack of perimeter depth.

Rudy Gobert recorded 12 points (5-of-12 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 16 rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks in Friday’s loss to the Pelicans.

Gobert has hit double figures in rebounds in five consecutive games, with Friday’s effort being accompanied by five “stocks.” Even with the rebounds and defensive production, the 7-foot-1 center continues to hover just inside the top-100 in nine-cat formats. However, for those willing to punt free-throw percentage, Gobert has been among the best post players to have rostered in that particular build.

Julius Randle accounted for 24 points (9-of-18 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, seven assists and one block in Friday’s loss to the Pelicans.

While he shot the ball well overall, Randle missed all five of his three-point attempts. The good news for fantasy managers is that he hit a high percentage from inside the arc and provided solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Over the past two weeks, Randle has been a top-50 player, which aligns with his season-long value.

Anthony Edwards finished Friday’s loss to the Pelicans with 35 points (11-of-22 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and five three-pointers.

Make it four consecutive games with at least 30 points for Edwards, who led all scorers with 35 in Friday’s defeat. As has been the case on multiple occasions this season, the Timberwolves’ offense grew stagnant in crunch time, and that was costly. Over the past two weeks, Edwards has been a first-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats, enhancing his season-long value. The Timberwolves end Week 16 on Sunday against the Clippers.

Scotty Pippen Jr., Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will start Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Despite this being his first game of the season, Pippen is in the starting lineup. However, like Ty Jerome when he made his debut, the point guard will be under a minutes restriction. Cam Spencer will continue to play quality minutes off the bench. The other change to the lineup is Prosper, who steps in as the starting center with Santi Aldama (knee) unavailable.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) will miss Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Caldwell-Pope will rest on Friday, which leaves Memphis without one of its veteran rotation players. The 13th-year pro is having a down season as mostly a reserve player, posting his lowest scoring averages since his rookie season and some of the worst shooting numbers of his career. Caldwell-Pope’s absence shouldn’t impact the Grizzlies much on Friday from a fantasy basketball standpoint.

Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) is available for Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Pippen is officially available to make his season debut after undergoing offseason toe surgery. Like Ty Jerome before him, Pippen is likely to be under a minutes restriction. While he’s still capable of providing tangible fantasy value, Cam Spencer is a safer play for Friday’s slate.

Kyle Anderson (illness) is out for Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Anderson’s second stint with the Grizzlies won’t begin on Friday, as he’s due to an illness. Since it’s unknown how he’ll fit into the rotation, SloMo’s absence does not affect fantasy basketball.

Julius Randle (thumb) is available for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

Randle is good to go after initially being questionable for Friday’s game. He’ll occupy his usual place in the Timberwolves’ starting lineup.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Mike Conley has re-signed with the Timberwolves.

Conley was dealt to the Bulls and Hornets ahead of the trade deadline, but Conley will stay put in Minnesota after getting waived by Charlotte. Conley wasn’t a viable fantasy option before the deadline, and that’s even more true now after the Wolves brought in Ayo Dosunmu to the backcourt.

Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

With the questionable tag, this is the closest that Pippen has been to making his season debut. Ty Jerome (calf), who has been limited to 20 minutes, is out for Friday’s game, so Pippen can slot into that role if he’s allowed to play.

Ty Jerome (calf) is out for Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Friday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Grizzlies, so Jerome was bound to miss one of them, given how long he was out with a strained calf. Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) could be available to make his season debut, and he would absorb the minutes that would have gone to Jerome. Regardless of what happens with Pippen, Cam Spencer is available and should play enough to merit rostering in deep leagues.

Santi Aldama (knee) is out for Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

Friday’s game is the first of two in as many nights between the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers. Given the time he’s missed with a right knee issue, Aldama sitting out one of the games was expected. Due to the players traded, Memphis will be light on frontcourt options on Friday. Look for GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper to play plenty.

Julius Randle (thumb) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Pelicans.

Randle has been dealing with a sore left thumb for a few games, but the injury has not forced him to the sidelines. Look for the Timberwolves’ forward to be available and taking on his usual responsibilities as Anthony Edwards’ sidekick.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the 76ers are trading Eric Gordon and a 2032 second-round pick to the Grizzlies.

This move was likely for Philadelphia to convert Dominick Barlow to a standard deal, though Memphis will add some draft capital in the process. Gordon is certainly a buyout candidate, and if he sticks around in Memphis, he won’t be part of the rotation.

Julian Phillips has been traded to the Timberwolves.

Phillips entered the league as a defensive prospect, but that never led to consistent minutes in Chicago. He’ll likely be in a similar situation in Minnesota as a depth piece, which won’t lead to much production in the box score. This isn’t a situation where Phillips will benefit from a change of scenery.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Ayo Dosunmu has been traded to the Timberwolves.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips have been traded to the Timberwolves in exchange for Rob Dillingham and Leonard Miller.

Dosunmu spent the first 4.5 seasons of his career in his hometown of Chicago after playing three seasons at Illinois, so this will be quite the fresh start for him. Minnesota has lacked a reliable point guard this season, and they just traded Mike Conley this week. Dosunmu may not start, but he should be one of the primary options off the bench and spend a ton of time on the floor as a lead ball handler. With Dillingham included in the deal, Bones Hyland and Jaylen Clark will be the other point guards in Minnesota.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips have been traded to the Timberwolves in exchange for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round picks.

Dosunmu spent the first 4.5 seasons of his career in his hometown of Chicago after playing three seasons at Illinois, so this will be quite the fresh start for him. Minnesota has lacked a reliable point guard this season, and they just traded Mike Conley this week. Dosunmu may not start, but he should be one of the primary options off the bench and spend a ton of time on the floor as a lead ball handler. With Dillingham included in the deal, Bones Hyland and Jaylen Clark will be the other point guards in Minnesota.

GG Jackson had 16 points (6-of-8 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one block, one steal and two three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Kings.

Jackson started and played 27 minutes against the Kings on Wednesday. The 21-year-old power forward could be one of the main beneficiaries of the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade as he’s consistently shown he can produce when given the opportunity. Jackson has scored in doubled figures in six of his last seven games. He and the rest of the Grizzlies take on the Trail Blazers on Friday.

Ty Jerome had 28 points (10-of-14 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), one rebound, seven assists, one steal and three three-pointers in the Grizzlies’ 129-125 victory over the Kings on Wednesday.

While Jerome continues to start, he’s only playing about 20 minutes per game right now. The 28-year-old point guard is still putting up the numbers. Jerome had at least 19 points and at least six assists in his last two games before dropping 28 points with seven assists against the Kings on Wednesday. The Grizzlies have two more games this week, starting with a matchup against the Trail Blazers on the road on Friday.

Julius Randle had 17 points (7-of-18 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer in Wednesday’s win over the Raptors.

It’s no secret that Randle is dealing with a sore left thumb on his shooting hand. Now he’s shot below 40 percent from the field in three of his last four games. Maybe the two are unrelated, but his status is certainly worth monitoring going forward. The Timberwolves’ next game is Friday against the Pelicans.

Bones Hyland had 20 points (8-of-12 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Raptors.

Hyland was instrumental in Wednesday’s win over the Raptors. The 25-year-old point guard was instant offense with 20 points on 12 field goal attempts and four three-pointers off the bench. Only Anthony Edwards had more points for the Timberwolves in the 128-126 victory. Hyland’s scoring isn’t consistent enough for him to have much fantasy value when Edwards is available.

Anthony Edwards had 30 points (11-of-23 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, three steals, one block and one three-pointer in the Timberwolves’ 128-126 victory over the Raptors on Wednesday.

With the Timberwolves leading by two points with just over one minute remaining at the end of regulation, Edwards drove the lane on Raptors forward Brandon Ingram before hitting a turnaround jumper that gave his team a two-possession lead. The 24-year-old shooting guard was excellent in the fourth quarter as the Timberwolves came back from down 10 points to win. Edwards has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. He’ll have another chance for a big game Friday against the Pelicans.

Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Kings.

Pippen is closing in on a return to action, but he isn’t ready yet. Ty Jerome and Cam Spencer will continue to handle the point guard duties, and both players are worth rostering in fantasy leagues.

Julius Randle (thumb) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Raptors.

Randle is still dealing with a sore left thumb, which happens to be on his shooting hand. The 31-year-old power forward appears ready to continue playing through the injury. Randle’s had 27 and 19 points in his last two game since incurring the injury, so it isn’t slowing him down very much, which is great news for fantasy managers.

Anthony Edwards (elbow) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Raptors.

Edwards is set to play after initially being listed as questionable with a sore left elbow. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, and there may be more on-ball playmaking opportunities for Edwards since the Timberwolves traded Mike Conley on Tuesday.

Julius Randle (thumb) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Raptors.

Randle continues to deal with soreness in his left thumb, which is difficult to deal with for a left-handed shooter. The 31-year-old power forward was able to play through the injury Monday against the Grizzlies. If Randle is out Wednesday, Jaylen Clark could move into the starting lineup and Naz Reid would have a higher ceiling.

Anthony Edwards (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Raptors.

While Edwards is back on the injury report, the good news is that it’s because of a sore left elbow rather than the lingering right foot issue. With the Timberwolves trading Mike Conley on Tuesday, Bones Hyland would be the likely replacement in the lineup if Ant-Man can’t play.

Donte DiVincenzo finished with 21 points (7-of-9 FGs), three rebounds, four assists, two steals and five three-pointers on Monday against the Grizzlies.

DiVincenzo’s production has come inconsistently this season, but he’s still capable of getting hot and pouring in the points. He shot over 70 percent for the first time this season while still contributing plenty of triples and steals. This was the 15th straight game that he hit at least two three-pointers, and he has swiped at least one steal in all but two of those games. January was a productive month for him, and he has started February off well.

Jaden McDaniels lit up the Grizzlies with 29 points (11-of-14 FGs), four rebounds, three assists and five three-pointers on Monday.

McDaniels has been on a heater recently, which continued in this game. This was the third straight game that he scored at least 20 points, and he has averaged 23.3 points and 4.3 triples while shooting 69.2 percent from the floor during this stretch. He’s enjoyed arguably the best season of his career thus far, but he has taken his scoring up a notch recently. He’ll look to stay hot in Toronto on Wednesday.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 39 points (13-of-27 FGs, 10-of-14 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers in a 137-128 loss to the Grizzlies on Monday.

It has been nearly two months since Edwards last scored less than 20 points in a game, and this was the second game in a row that he scored at least 30 points, with both games being played in Memphis. However, they ended up on the wrong side of the scoreboard in this one, which ended a four-game winning streak. He is having the best season of his career by averaging a career high for points while also having the best field goal and three-point percentage of his career. He’ll look to stay hot in Toronto on Wednesday.

Julius Randle (thumb) is available to play against the Grizzlies on Monday.

Randle is managing sore in his thumb in his shooting hand, but it won’t keep him out of the lineup against Memphis. He had 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in Saturday’s game against them and will look to provide an encore in the second game of this mini series.

Anthony Edwards (back) is available to play against the Grizzlies on Monday.

Edwards was listed as questionable with back spasms, but he’ll be good to go against Memphis. He scored 33 points in Saturday’s win over them and will look to repeat that type of performance in this rematch.

Julius Randle (thumb) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Randle is dealing with a sore left thumb, which is problematic since he’s a left-handed shooter. He’s yet to miss a game this season, but an absence could push Jaylen Clark into the starting lineup. No Randle would also raise Naz Reid’s ceiling, even if he’s used in his usual reserve role.

Anthony Edwards (back) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Edwards is dealing with back spasms. His status is up in the air for Monday’s game against the Grizzlies. If he’s ruled out, Mike Conley could start in his place, though Bones Hyland has been the better streaming option when Edwards has missed games before.