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MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Minnesota’s depth will be challenged on Saturday, and McDaniels’ absence should free up more opportunities for Naz Reid and Kyle Anderson.
Source: Timberwolves PR
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Ant-Man will remain on the sideline as his extended absence continues. Dosunmu has a chance to return following a one-game absence, but if he’s ruled out, Minnesota’s backcourt depth will be thin. Mike Conley could see boosted playing time, but Bones Hyland would be the biggest beneficiary from a fantasy standpoint.
Source: Timberwolves PR
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Ant-Man will remain on the sideline as his extended absence continues. Dosunmu has a chance to return following a one-game absence, but if he’s ruled out, Minnesota’s backcourt depth will be thin. Mike Conley could see boosted playing time, but Bones Hyland would be the biggest beneficiary from a fantasy standpoint.
Source: Timberwolves PR
POR • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Friday’s game is not part of a back-to-back, but Williams is still on the report for injury management reasons. If he’s unable to play against the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers will likely play starting center Donovan Clingan for a few more minutes while going small when he isn’t in the game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • G • #27
about 1 month ago
Krejčí has missed Portland’s last six games. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as his minutes were decreasing before the calf injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Center • #27
about 1 month ago
Gobert was impressive on Wednesday in his 28 minutes. He was incredibly impactful on the defensive end, posting a handful of blocked shots, and finished well on the offensive end when given opportunities. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year’s night was cut short after fouling out of the contest late in the fourth quarter. Still, he concluded with his third double-double over his past three appearances and is trending in the right direction during the fantasy basketball playoffs.
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
McDaniels showcased his versatility on both ends of the floor against the Rockets. He guarded well and collected stocks while taking advantage of his scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, McDaniels appeared to get injured late in the fourth quarter while defending Kevin Durant. He eventually made his way to the bench before the end of regulation and, despite not being ruled out, never returned. His status ahead of Saturday’s matchup with the Pistons will be worth monitoring.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 1 month ago
Randle struggled with his shot on Wednesday, but came up big for the Timberwolves down the stretch of overtime. He either scored or assisted on the Wolves’ final seven points, which included a tough go-ahead mid-range jumper to give Minnesota a two-point lead with under 10.0 seconds remaining. The win was a big one for the Timberwolves from a seeding standpoint; with the victory, they move to fifth place in the Western Conference standings and are now one game up in the loss column over the sixth-seeded Rockets. Randle will have a chance to help the Wolves to a third straight win on Saturday when they face the Pistons.
POR • Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Henderson was outstanding on Wednesday, leading the Trail Blazers in scoring while also not committing a turnover. His role keeps the former lottery pick’s fantasy ceiling relatively low, but he has provided 11th-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Henderson is another player who could benefit from Portland’s upcoming schedule, which is the NBA’s weakest by win percentage.
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out the last two games, Grant shot 4-of-10 from beyond the arc in 24 minutes. The veteran forward did not offer much outside of the points and three-pointers, but he has provided ninth-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. Games against the Mavericks and Wizards to end Week 22 will give Grant two more opportunities against lottery-bound teams to put up numbers that will benefit fantasy managers.
POR • Center • #23
about 1 month ago
Despite being limited to 25 minutes due to the game getting out of hand, Clingan recorded another excellent stat line on Wednesday. The 7-foot-2 center has been outstanding since the All-Star break, providing second-round value in eight-cat formats. And in nine-cat, Clingan has been a first-round player during this stretch. Portland finishes Week 22 with games against Dallas and Washington, which is excellent for those rostering Clingan.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Avdija and the Trail Blazers took care of business on Wednesday, scoring 71 first-half points and winning by a 130-99 final score. Due to the game being a blowout, he only played 25 minutes, a development that some fantasy managers won’t be pleased with. However, the points, assists and percentages were solid, so managers won’t have too much to complain about after Avdija’s showing against the Bucks.
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Grant is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday after missing the Blazers’ loss to the Nuggets. The veteran has spent time as both a starter and reserve throughout the season, averaging 18.6 points over 55 games. His production could be important as Portland battles for seeding down the stretch of the season.
Source: NBA Starting Lineups
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Grant is set to return after a two-game absence due to left foot soreness. Sidy Cissoko will return to the bench with Grant back in the starting lineup. In his most recent game action, Grant had 26 points in a win over the Timberwolves last Friday.
MIN • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Conley is set to make his 10th start of the season when Minnesota attempts to collect another quality win on Wednesday. Conley’s insertion into the starting lineup is likely a result of Ayo Dosunmu’s unavailability due to a calf injury. Conley had been a mainstay in Minnesota’s starting unit in past seasons, but had fallen out of the rotation recently. The veteran point guard will have a chance to produce on Wednesday and perhaps make a case for a larger role going forward.
Source: Chris Hine
POR • G • #27
about 1 month ago
Wednesday’s game will be the sixth that Krejčí has missed with a calf injury. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Conor Bergin
POR • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Williams is set to return after sitting out Monday’s win over the Nets, which was Portland’s second game in as many nights. He’ll resume his usual backup center duties, with starter Donovan Clingan potentially playing a few minutes less than he normally would.
Source: Conor Bergin
POR • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Williams missed Monday’s game, which was the second of a back-to-back. He is on the injury report again, but he should be back to take on Milwaukee and fill out the backup center minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • G • #27
about 1 month ago
Krejčí has missed the last five games for Portland with this calf injury. Jerami Grant (foot) has missed the last two and is also questionable. If Grant remains out and Krejčí returns, he could have some streaming appeal, though he isn’t worth the risk on a day with 12 games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Grant has missed Portland’s last two games and could remain sidelined for a third straight. Sidy Cissoko should start again if Grant remains out, though he was unproductive in 28 minutes on Monday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Dosunmu has been starting in place of Anthony Edwards, but there is a chance he is unavailable against Houston. In that scenario, Bones Hyland, who has also stepped up with Edwards out, will likely fill the void in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Center • #23
about 1 month ago
Clingan’s seven blocks were a season-high, and he only needed 24 minutes to hit that number. Portland winning in a rout likely cost the second-year center a new career-high in blocks, but fantasy managers will be satisfied with the production in that category as well as the 15 rebounds. Portland’s final three games of Week 22 are against the Bucks, Mavericks and Wizards; don’t be surprised if Clingan puts up a few more solid stat lines. And he’s unlikely to shoot 30 percent from the field, as he did against the Nets.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Avdija’s struggles from beyond the arc continue, as he missed all three of his three-point attempts on Monday. Over his last six games, the Trail Blazers’ playmaker has shot 8-of-37. The good news for fantasy managers is that he’s still scored at least 18 points in all six games, surpassing 23 points in four. Avdija’s ability to get to the foul line has boosted the points output, preserving most of his fantasy value.
POR • Forward • #33
about 1 month ago
Camara has made multiple three-pointers in four of his last five games, but Monday’s performance took the cake. Banking in his first three-point attempt was a sign of things to come, as the Trail Blazers’ forward started the night 8-of-8 from three. That’s a franchise record for consecutive three-pointers without a miss, passing Terry Porter’s seven. Camara finished the night 9-of-11 from deep, recording the second 30-point game of his career. Portland plays three more games in Week 22, and they’re all against teams headed to the draft lottery.
POR • Center • #
about 1 month ago
Monday’s game is the second in as many days for the Trail Blazers, so Williams’ absence is unsurprising. Starter Donovan Clingan may pick up a few more minutes, with Portland going small when he isn’t in the game. Yang Hansen’s best chance at playing time would be if the Trail Blazers led by a large margin.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Grant and Krejčí will remain out for another game, with the former’s absence likely resulting in another spot start for Sidy Cissoko. However, Cissoko played 19 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Nuggets, with Matisse Thybulle playing 25 off the bench.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
MIN • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Dosunmu continues to produce with Anthony Edwards (knee) out of the lineup, having scored at least 17 points in four straight games. Over the past two weeks, he has provided fifth-round value in eight-cat formats. The only reason why fantasy managers should not entertain adding Dosunmu is the upcoming schedule, as the Timberwolves play two games in Week 22. However, if Edwards remains out for Wednesday’s game against the Rockets, Dosunmu would be a worthwhile pickup.
MIN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Since the Timberwolves had to shut down Anthony Edwards (knee) for a couple of weeks, Hyland and Ayo Dosunmu have upped their offensive production. Bones scored a team-high 23 points in Boston, and he’s scored at least 17 in each of the last four games. His final line on Sunday only lacked a blocked shot, but fantasy managers will be more focused on Hyland’s efficiency and offensive production. The lone negative heading into Week 22 is the schedule, as the Timberwolves play two games.
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
The Timberwolves rebounded from a slow start to pick up their first season sweep of the Celtics since the 1999-2000 season. McDaniels was one of the offensive leaders, helping pick up the slack on a night when Julius Randle (9/10/4/2 with one three-pointer) shot 3-of-14 from the field. McDaniels has scored at least 16 points in four straight games. While that may not seem like much, he has been more assertive on offense since the Timberwolves lost Anthony Edwards (knee); they’ll need him to remain aggressive when Ant-Man returns.
POR • Forward • #33
about 1 month ago
Camara entered Sunday having scored seven points or fewer in three of his previous five appearances. The Trail Blazers’ wing got back on track in Denver, shooting 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. If there was a disappointment for fantasy managers, it was that Camara did not record any defensive stats. With the Trail Blazers hosting the Nets on Monday, there’s a good chance that he puts up some defensive numbers in that one.
POR • Center • #23
about 1 month ago
While Clingan’s failure to record any defensive stats in Sunday’s defeat was disappointing, his continued progress as a perimeter shooter must be exciting for fantasy managers. Especially those competing in dynasty leagues. The 7-foot-2 center shot 4-of-7 from beyond the arc in Denver, after having shot 4-of-10 in his prior two appearances. Given the current state of the Nets, Monday’s opponent, it would be unsurprising if Clingan started Week 22 with another quality stat line.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Having totaled 15 assists and 13 turnovers in his last three games, Avdija finished Week 21 on a high note, even if Portland took the loss. His 14 assists against the Nuggets were countered by three turnovers in one of his more efficient games since the All-Star break. Add in the points and rebounds, and this was an excellent performance from Avdija. The Trail Blazers play four games in Week 22, starting with the Nets on Monday.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Reid is back after missing the Timberwolves’ last two games with a sprained right ankle. His return is likely to result in fewer minutes for Kyle Anderson and Terrence Shannon Jr., eliminating both players’ streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #25
about 1 month ago
The Trail Blazers will not have Jerami Grant for Sunday’s game, as he is out with a sore left foot. Cissoko moves into the starting lineup, and while this does raise his short-term ceiling, he is not a must-stream player.
Source: NBA Lineups
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Grant’s absence is far more consequential for the Trail Blazers and fantasy managers, as he has been a fixture in the starting lineup. Kris Murray has been the fill-in in the past, and that may also be the case on Sunday. That said, he offers limited streaming value in that role. As for Krejčí, his playing time began to decrease even before the calf injury.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
While Grant is coming off a 26-point effort in Friday’s win over the Timberwolves, Krejčí has missed the Trail Blazers’ last three games. His role diminished before the calf strain, so Krejčí’s availability for Sunday won’t affect fantasy basketball. As for Grant, his not playing could open the door for Kris Murray to make a spot start.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Reid has missed the last two games with a right ankle sprain. The 26-year-old center is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Celtics, which is the Sunday Night Basketball game on NBC and Peacock. If Reid is ruled out again, Kyle Anderson and Terrence Shannon Jr. could see more playing time.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Once again starting for Anthony Edwards, Dosunmu finished Friday’s defeat two assists shy of a triple-double. Rostered in 32 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. With the Timberwolves visiting the Celtics on Sunday, there’s one more opportunity for fantasy managers to get value out of Dosunmu during Week 21.
MIN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Hyland may not have moved into the starting lineup following Anthony Edwards’ knee injury, but there have been more opportunities for him to shine off the bench. He’s scored 17 points or more in all three games that Edwards has missed, making Bones a worthwhile streamer for managers competing in points leagues.
MIN • Center • #27
about 1 month ago
Gobert has recorded a double-double in back-to-back games for the first time in nearly a month, good news for those rostering the 7-foot-1 center. While Anthony Edwards’ absence did not result in a significant increase in shot attempts for Gobert on Tuesday against the Suns, he’s put up a total of 26 shots in the last two. And given where most of his shots are taken, that’s an excellent development for Gobert and fantasy managers.
POR • Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
After scoring 12 points in the first half of Friday’s victory, he was two points better in the second half as the Trail Blazers withstood a Minnesota rally. Having totaled 20 points on 8-of-20 shooting in his prior two appearances, the veteran forward needed a night like Friday. And the Trail Blazers will need more production from Grant moving forward, starting with Sunday’s game against the Nuggets.
POR • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
While turnovers remain an issue for Avdija, who committed four on Friday, his scoring output has picked up recently. Since his most recent absence due to a lingering lower back injury, the Trail Blazers wing has scored at least 17 points in seven straight games. Over the past two weeks, Avdija has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats.
POR • Center • #23
about 1 month ago
The Timberwolves struggled to come up with an answer for Clingan during the first half of Friday’s game, as the second-year center recorded 17 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots. Minnesota did a better job with Clingan in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to keep Portland from leaving with the win. Clingan will have another challenging individual matchup on Sunday, as he and the Trail Blazers visit the Nuggets.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Reid will miss a second consecutive game with a sprained right ankle. His continued absence means more playing time for Kyle Anderson and Terrence Shannon Jr. The latter is worth a look for managers seeking assists, as Anderson racked up six in Wednesday’s win over the Jazz.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
POR • G • #27
about 1 month ago
Krejčí has missed Portland’s last two games and is in danger of missing a third straight game. However, his role has dwindled recently, so his status won’t alter the Trail Blazers’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Reid did not play in Wednesday’s win over the Jazz after spraining his right ankle the night prior. Kyle Anderson and Terrence Shannon Jr. saw their minutes increase in his absence, with the former recording six assists and the latter three steals. Neither is a must-stream player if Reid remains out.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
After a solid showing in his first start for the injured Anthony Edwards on Tuesday, Dosunmu was even better in Wednesday’s win over the Jazz. He totaled 42 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists and three steals in wins over Phoenix and Utah, and he qualifies as a must-add player with Minnesota playing two more games in Week 21. Also worth a look, especially in deeper leagues, is Bones Hyland, who chipped in with 18 points, three rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers on Wednesday.
MIN • Center • #27
about 1 month ago
While Gobert’s offensive production did not receive much of a boost in the first game the Timberwolves played after losing Anthony Edwards (knee), but he did grab 19 rebounds. In the second game on Wednesday, he provided excellent value as a scorer and rebounder against the lottery-bound Jazz. The Timberwolves have two more games in Week 21, starting with the Trail Blazers on Friday.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 1 month ago
In the two games the Timberwolves have played since losing Anthony Edwards to a knee injury, Randle has totaled 53 points on 17-of-27 shooting from the field. Against the Jazz, he also recorded eight assists and four steals, providing excellent value in those categories. At this rate, Randle is capable of delivering some key wins to fantasy managers looking to win their league title.
POR • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
After dishing out eight assists in a March 13 win over the Jazz, Holiday totaled seven assists in the two games that followed. The veteran point guard was more productive in that category on Wednesday, dishing out eight helpers while committing just one turnover. Add in the steals and three-pointers, and this was a good night for category league managers rostering Holiday.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Reid was initially listed as questionable on the second night of this back-to-back, but he has now been downgraded to out. He briefly exited Tuesday’s game, but he was able to return to finish it out, so this shouldn’t be a lengthy absence for him. Joan Beringer should fill out the backup center minutes.
Source: Timberwolves PR
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Reid briefly exited from Tuesday’s game with an ankle injury but was able to return to finish it out. However, that injury could keep him sidelined against Utah. Joan Beringer was recalled from the G League, which isn’t a good sign for Reid’s potential availability. Beringer would fill in the backup center minutes if Reid is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Hyland didn’t move into the starting lineup with Anthony Edwards (knee) set to miss at least one week, but he did see extra minutes off the bench and took full advantage of the opportunity. This was his fourth 20-point game of the season, and he fell just short of his season-high 23-point performance in January. Hyland played 29 minutes in this game and should continue to play a larger role with Edwards sidelined, giving him some upside as a streamer, though this type of production may not come consistently.
MIN • Center • #27
about 2 months ago
Gobert didn’t do much scoring, but he matched his season high for rebounds and had a solid game as a shot blocker. This came two days after he was held to two points and seven rebounds against the Thunder, so this was a strong response. Gobert can’t be relied on for much outside of rebounds, blocks and field goal percentage at this point of his career, and it hasn’t come consistently, but he is still capable of dominating down low.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 2 months ago
Randle struggled coming out of the All-Star break, but he has been excellent over their last two game, scoring 32 points in each. He has been on fire, and they’ll need him to keep it up with Anthony Edwards set to be sidelined for at least a few more games with a knee injury. Randle will be the focal point of the offense until Edwards returns which could lead to more outings like this one, especially with the Jazz up next on the schedule on Wednesday.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Dosunmu moved into the starting lineup with Anthony Edwards (knee) set to miss one-to-two weeks with a knee injury. His first game was productive, and he’s currently rostered in just 26 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Even if Edwards only misses the rest of this week, that will be three more games with Dosunmu as a starter, making him worth rostering as long as Edwards is sidelined.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
With Anthony Edwards (knee) set to miss one-to-two weeks, Dosunmu will replace him in the starting unit. This will be Dosunmu’s first start for Minnesota, but he has been solid for them and should be considered a must-roster player as long as Edwards is out.
Source: Timberwolves PR
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 2 months ago
Reid picked up the shoulder injury in Sunday’s loss to OKC, but it won’t cost him any time. With Anthony Edwards sidelined, Reid could see a boost in usage and offensive responsibilities.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Edwards is dealing with right knee inflammation, and his absence comes at the worst time possible for fantasy managers. With Edwards sidelined, the Timberwolves will likely turn to Ayo Dosunmu as the next man up, with Bones Hyland logging additional minutes. Dosunmu had standalone value with Edwards on the court, but he’s now a priority pickup.
Source: Shams Charania