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MIN • Guard • #33
2 months ago
While Juzang agreed to a one-year deal with the Timberwolves in August, his contract is non-guaranteed. So, every positive performance has added meaning for the guard, who had another good shooting night. Juzang shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc against Guangzhou, less than a week after knocking down six triples against the Pacers. Last season, the Timberwolves were ranked in the top five in three-point makes and attempts per game, and fourth in three-point percentage. With Minnesota having one open roster spot, Juzang is doing all he can to earn that opportunity.
MIN • F • #33
2 months ago
Initially expected to miss two weeks after suffering a lacerated right fifth finger, Miller returned a few days ahead of schedule. He played well against the Loong-Lions, leading the Timberwolves in rebounds and shooting 75 percent from the field. The issue for Miller heading into the regular season is that Minnesota’s frontcourt depth will make it difficult for him to earn consistent rotation minutes.
MIN • Guard • #4
2 months ago
While Mike Conley, who did not play on Monday, remains the Timberwolves’ starting point guard, Dillingham should have more opportunities to contribute than he did as a rookie. While Guangzhou was overmatched, the second-year guard commanding the floor as he did was encouraging. Dillingham was efficient as a scorer and playmaker, shooting well over 50 percent from the field and committing just one turnover. Fellow second-year guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (15/2/4 with four three-pointers) offers a higher upside for this season, especially with Nickeil Alexander-Walker out of the picture, but Dillingham won’t lack opportunities.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
2 months ago
Nembhard’s second preseason game was a productive one. He flirted with a double-double in his 23 minutes of action and tied a game-high in assists. The fourth-year guard notched career-highs last season in points, rebounds, assists and steals per game, despite shooting inefficiently from the three-point line. His numbers could realistically take another leap this season with more minutes and better efficiency from beyond the arc.
IND • Forward • #43
2 months ago
Siakam looked sharp during his 24 minutes of game action on Monday. He displayed his smooth midrange jump shot and showed in this game that his career-best three-point shooting season in 2024-25 was not a fluke. The veteran forward has played well in his two preseason appearances and seems ready to potentially take on a bigger workload on the offensive end as Tyrese Haliburton recovers from an Achilles injury. A stellar fantasy basketball season could be on the horizon for Siakam.
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
2 months ago
Mathurin logged his most productive outing of the preseason thus far, eclipsing the 30-point mark on efficient shooting against the Spurs. The fourth-year guard did most of his damage in the first half, where he scored 27 points on 9-of-9 shooting, including four three-pointers. Mathurin, a part-time starter last season, should have an opportunity to see more production and opportunities in Tyrese Haliburton’s absence (leg). He’s likely to begin the season in the starting unit.
MIN • Guard • #4
2 months ago
The Timberwolves are resting their starters for Monday’s exhibition. So, the younger players will have opportunities to show that they should be in the regular-season rotation or that they deserve to be on the opening night roster. Dillingham, Shannon and Beringer have the best chances of playing rotation minutes once the season begins, with Shannon offering the highest upside for fantasy basketball.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
2 months ago
The Pacers will roll out against the Spurs what could very well be their opening-night starting lineup. This same unit started the preseason opener against the Timberwolves, with neither of the five players logging more than 14 minutes in that game. With one preseason game remaining after Monday’s, there’s a chance the main rotation players could see an increase in playing time against the Spurs. Obi Toppin, Jarace Walker and Cameron Payne will move back to the bench.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Guard • #12
2 months ago
Furphy injured his left ankle during Saturday’s win over the Thunder. Given that this is the preseason, there’s no need for the Pacers or Furphy to force the issue. The second-year guard will be a factor within the Pacers’ bench unit, but that isn’t enough to make Furphy a must-draft player in standard leagues.
Source: Indiana Pacers
MIN • F • #33
2 months ago
Miller will be cleared a couple days earlier than expected after initially being expected to miss at least two weeks. He may get an opportunity to play a significant role against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions, but he likely won’t have a consistent place in the rotation at the start of the regular season.
Source: Timberwolves PR
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
2 months ago
Mathurin - who’s in line to start next season - shot 4-of-9 from the field and converted 7-of-9 shots from the charity stripe. He should be a focal point of Indiana’s offense in 2025-26, making him a great target in points leagues.
IND • Forward • #5
2 months ago
Walker had another productive outing, and his preseason play has been solid thus far. He’s unlikely to see a major leap in playing time in Year 3, but fantasy managers in deep leagues could stash him at the end of the bench in case he gets some additional opportunities.
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
2 months ago
With Nickeil Alexander-Walker now a member of the Atlanta Hawks, Shannon is one of the young reserves hoping to earn a larger role during the preseason. After a solid outing in Monday’s exhibition opener against the Pacers, Shannon did not miss any of his three-point attempts and was active as a rebounder. Rob Dillingham (10/2/5 with two three-pointers) will also have his opportunities to step up, especially if the Timberwolves look to rest Mike Conley during back-to-backs. However, Shannon is more worthy of a late-round flier in standard leagues.
MIN • Forward • #3
2 months ago
McDaniels, who did not play in Monday’s exhibition against the Pacers, logged 23 minutes in his first action of the preseason. He has a Yahoo! ADP of 110.2, and fantasy managers could be undervaluing the Timberwolves’ wing. McDaniels was nearly a top-75 player in nine-cat formats last season and can provide similar value this season. However, the 2024-25 campaign was also the first in which McDaniels finished as a top-100 player. Given the production throughout McDaniels’ career, it’s understandable why some may not be ready to hop onto the bandwagon just yet.
MIN • Guard • #5
2 months ago
Through two preseason games, Edwards has shot a combined 12-of-32 from the field. While that obviously isn’t great, there’s little for fantasy managers to be concerned about. When the regular season begins, Edwards will be good to go and is worth selecting with a first-round pick in standard league drafts. He took on a slightly different role on Thursday, as starting point guard Mike Conley was given the night off. Edwards did not record any assists in that role against the Knicks, but he’s averaged at least 4.4 helpers per game each of the last three seasons.
MIN • Guard • #0
2 months ago
McDaniels is in the starting lineup after sitting out Minnesota’s preseason opener against the Timberwolves, bumping Naz Reid to the bench. The other change is DiVincenzo, who steps in with Mike Conley unavailable. The change to the perimeter means Anthony Edwards will be asked to do more playmaking for others in addition to his usual scoring. With Conley turning 38 later this month, DiVincenzo’s playing time may increase during the regular season, even if he remains in a reserve role.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Forward-Guard • #7
2 months ago
Ingles, who re-signed with the Timberwolves on a one-year deal in July, did not play in the team’s preseason opener. Thursday afternoon, it was announced that the veteran guard had been diagnosed with a strained left groin and would be re-evaluated in one week. Ingles’ absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed to play consistent rotation minutes.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
IND • Guard • #1
2 months ago
Payne will compete for a spot in Indiana’s final rotation. He’s got a shot to compete due to Tyrese Haliburton’s season-long absence and a number of key injuries across the roster. Wright will look to join another NBA team before the 2025-26 campaign tips off.
Source: Pacers
IND • Guard • #9
2 months ago
McConnell left Tuesday’s matchup with Minnesota early with the injury, and it will keep him sidelined until at least early November, meaning he’ll miss time to open the season. For as long as McConnell is out, Quenton Jackson, Johnny Furphy and Ben Sheppard are all candidates for increased run behind Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin in Indiana’s backcourt.
Source: Pacers
MIN • Guard • #33
2 months ago
Juzang, who signed a non-guaranteed deal with Minnesota in August, made a big impact on the scoreboard for a second consecutive game. After scoring 16 points in Minnesota’s first game of the preseason on Saturday, Juzang topped that mark in this loss to Indiana. This isn’t enough to lock him in for a roster spot, but it certainly helps strengthen his case.
IND • Forward • #5
2 months ago
During his first two years in the league, Walker hasn’t made the impact that most teams hope to get out of a player when they select him in the top ten. However, his first preseason game got off to a decent start, though he is still playing a reserve role. That isn’t likely to change with Pascal Siakam in town, which limits his redraft upside, but he’s still worth stashing in dynasty leagues.
IND • Center • #30
2 months ago
The most important fantasy storyline in Indiana this offseason was who would start at center with Myles Turner now in Milwaukee. Isaiah Jackson got the nod in the preseason opener, but Huff ended up playing 19 minutes to Jackson’s nine. Sure, Jackson quickly found himself in foul trouble, which has been a consistent issue throughout his career, but this also shows that all hope shouldn’t be abandoned just because Huff came off the bench. This position battle will certainly be worth monitoring throughout the preseason.
MIN • Guard • #22
2 months ago
Clark had a collision with Delon Wright that left Wright down on the floor for a while, which ends the night of both players prematurely. Clark’s head went right into Wright’s chin while he was attempting to take the ball, and the hit was hard enough for Clark to leave with neck spasms. Hopefully, neither will miss an extended period of time.
Source: Chris Hine
IND • Guard • #9
2 months ago
The Pacers are calling it a sore left hamstring, so hopefully this isn’t a serious injury. With Kam Jones sidelined and Delon Wright exiting after taking a hit to the face, Taelon Peter should fill out the non-Andrew Nembhard point guard minutes for the remainder of this exhibition.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Forward • #22
2 months ago
Since Myles Turner left for Milwaukee, the starting center spot in Indiana was up for grabs. Jay Huff was a contender, and still is, but Jackson will get the first nod as the Turner replacement. Huff could start in future preseason games, and this doesn’t lock in Jackson as the regular season starter, but it appears that he’s in the lead for the job.
Source: Indiana Pacers
MIN • • #
2 months ago
Hyland signed with Minnesota just a few weeks prior to this game after closing last season on a two-way contract with them. He’s still looking to get a guaranteed deal, and this performance will certainly help his cause. However, even if he remains with them this season, he won’t play a large enough role to impact fantasy basketball.
MIN • Guard • #0
2 months ago
DiVincenzo was limited last season by a case of turf toe on his left great toe, missing six weeks in the middle of the season as a result. However, while he did decide to pass up the opportunity to play for Italy at EuroBasket to rest the toe, the Timberwolves guard also decided against surgery. “I had the option to get surgery. I elected not to,” DiVincenzo said Monday. “Surgery would have put me out, I think, five, six months, and we put a plate in the shoe to restrict that mobility of my toe. … Because now the season ended, I pulled the plate out of my shoe. I want to get back to being my normal self, and so it’s all precautionary. There’s nothing to worry about to start the season.” DiVincenzo’s role may expand this season, whether he starts or comes off the bench, as starting point guard Mike Conley turns 38 later this month and the Timberwolves lost Nickeil Alexander-Walker in free agency.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
MIN • F • #33
2 months ago
Miller suffered a laceration of the fifth finger on his right hand during Tuesday’s practice. With the timeline provided by the team, there’s no guarantee he’ll be fully healthy in time for the start of the regular season. Also, the injury prevents Miller from competing for rotation minutes in training camp after failing to make a dent in his first two seasons with the Timberwolves.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves