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MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Reid, who started for Rudy Gobert, left Saturday’s loss to the Spurs during the first half with a sore left shoulder. Gobert’s off the injury report, so he’ll be back in the starting lineup. If Reid can’t play against the Jazz, rookie Joan Beringer may enter the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Ingles will be available after a one-game absence, but that won’t alter the Timberwolves’ rotation. If he sees the floor at all, it will only be for a few minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Center • #27
about 1 month ago
Gobert missed Saturday’s game, but he’ll return to take on his former team. Naz Reid will head back to the bench, though he is questionable with a shoulder issue. His status will determine if Joan Beringer is part of the rotation or not.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #
about 1 month ago
With Rudy Gobert (hip) out, Beringer was going to play rotation minutes on Saturday. Then the Timberwolves lost Naz Reid to a shoulder injury during the first quarter. While the Timberwolves went small at times, there were also more minutes available to the rookie from France. Beringer finished with a nice stat line, grabbing a season-high eight boards while scoring in double figures for the second time. While his value in redraft leagues will be limited due to the players ahead of him in the rotation, Beringer is an intriguing piece for dynasty league managers.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 1 month ago
With Saturday’s performance, Randle is up to 13 double-doubles, one shy of his tally for the entire 2024-25 season. He appears to be in a better space than he was for most of his first season in Minnesota, and the stats bear that out. Randle didn’t shoot well from the field, but he was perfect at the foul line and posted a solid overall stat line.
MIN • Power Forward and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
McDaniels finished Saturday’s defeat with his tenth game with at least 20 points and a complete stat line. Due to the Timberwolves’ scoring options, the talented wing defender tends to take a back seat on offense. That wasn’t the case against the Spurs, and he made the most of his opportunities. Rostered in 46 percent of Yahoo! leagues, McDaniels has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
After a two-game absence, Edwards put on a show in San Antonio, especially during the fourth quarter. He scored 30 points in the final frame, nearly dragging the Timberwolves to a win after trailing by as much as 25. Edwards’ 55 is a career-high, and he did so on excellent percentages. Minnesota having three games on its Week 14 schedule is good news for Edwards, given the lingering foot issue.
SAS • Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Having totaled 16 points on 5-of-14 shooting in his previous two appearances, Johnson needed a good Saturday night. He answered the call, providing needed production off the bench to help the Spurs avoid losing a game they led by as much as 25. Over the past two weeks, Johnson has offered 11th-round value in eight-cat formats, and that’s with lackluster assist and steals production. While he has a limited fantasy ceiling, Johnson’s floor is solid.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
With backcourt partner Stephon Castle (8/6/9/3 with two three-pointers) playing through an illness, Fox took his game up a notch on Saturday. In recording his fourth double-double of the season, the Spurs’ guard matched his season-high with 12 assists. Shooting 43.7 percent from the field, Fox has been an 11th-round player over the past two weeks in eight-cat formats.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
With Rudy Gobert unavailable and Naz Reid leaving after five minutes, Saturday’s game appeared to be one in which Wembanyama would have little trouble putting up a gaudy stat line. That’s what happened, and the Spurs needed each of Wemby’s 39 points to hold off Anthony Edwards. Over the past two weeks, Wembanyama has been a top-10 player in nine-cat formats. The Spurs play four games in Week 14, starting with the Jazz on Monday.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Reid, who was starting for the injured Rudy Gobert, left Saturday’s game during the first quarter with a sore left shoulder. He only played five minutes before being ruled out at the start of the third quarter. Rookie Joan Beringer started the third in Reid’s place, and he’s going to get valuable in-game experience facing Victor Wembanyama.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
The Timberwolves won’t have Rudy Gobert for Saturday’s game, as he’s out with a hip injury. He’s replaced in the lineup by Reid. While this is a clear upgrade offensively, the Timberwolves’ defense takes a significant hit. Also, Edwards’ return means that Mike Conley will come off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIN • Center • #27
about 1 month ago
Gobert will sit out Saturday’s game, which is the second in as many nights for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is the likely replacement in the starting lineup, but there will also be more minutes available to rookie Joan Beringer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Castle is good to go after initially being listed as questionable. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, taking on the assignment of defending Anthony Edwards in the Timberwolves’ star’s first game back from a foot injury.
Source: Paul Garcia
MIN • Small Forward and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Ingles only sees a few minutes per game if he sees the floor at all. He won’t be available as an inbounder if they need one in a late-game situation, but his absence won’t impact much else.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Center • #27
about 1 month ago
Gobert could end up sidelined on the second night of a back-to-back. Naz Reid would likely fill his spot in the starting lineup after scoring 25 points on Friday. Joan Beringer would also see a bump in minutes down low off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Edwards has missed the Wolves’ last two games, but he will return to take on San Antonio. Mike Conley will be pushed back to a role off the bench, and Bones Hyland will lose the streaming upside that he held.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Center • #27
about 1 month ago
Gobert added another double-double to his season total and was able to make a big impact on the defensive end. However, it was an abysmal night for him from the free throw line. Both teams struggled in that department; Minnesota shot 20-of-35 on free throws, while Houston shot 20-of-34. The struggles seemed to be contagious, but nobody got hit harder than Gobert. Still, managers aren’t relying on Gobert for help in that category, and he was able to contribute in enough other areas to make up for it.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Reid returned to the bench with Rudy Gobert back after serving a one-game suspension, but that didn’t slow down his scoring. This was his third 20-point double-double of the season, and over his last four games, Reid is averaging 21.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.0 steal, 1.0 block and 3.8 triples per game. This was one of his best performances of the season, and he’ll look to stay hot in San Antonio on Saturday.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 1 month ago
With Anthony Edwards (foot) out for a second straight game, Randle stepped up as the primary scorer in his place. He set a new season high for scoring, but it wasn’t enough for Minnesota to walk away with a win. Still, Randle has scored 68 points over their last two games with Edwards unavailable, and he should continue to be a focal point of the offense as long as Edwards is out. Next up on the schedule is a matchup with the Spurs on Saturday.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Castle hasn’t missed a game in over a month but could end up unavailable against Minnesota. Dylan Harper would be a strong candidate to fill in for Castle in the starting unit and would receive a nice bump in playing time and production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Fox was one of several Spurs players who found production in limited minutes on Thursday. The veteran guard logged just 23 minutes of action, thanks to a comfortable Spurs lead, but still nearly finished with 20 points. Fox’s trio of three-pointers was important as far as fantasy basketball is concerned, though he didn’t have much of an impact elsewhere. Regardless, he performed well in his minutes and should be a bit more rested for Saturday’s game against the Timberwolves.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Castle needed just 26 minutes of game action on Thursday to secure his first double-double in nearly one month. The second-year guard scored efficiently from the floor, and while he reached double figures in assists, the zero turnovers he committed were perhaps even more impressive. The balanced performance was the second consecutive for Castle, who had struggled to produce previously for a short period. Now that he appears to be out of a slump, fantasy managers should expect him to remain productive against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
The Spurs dominated the Bucks on the scoreboard on Thursday, limiting Wembanyama to just 22 minutes of game action. Yet, the versatile third-year center didn’t need much time to log a nice stat line. The former first-overall pick had a big night from beyond the arc, making all but one of his six attempts en route to concluding as the only Spurs player with 20 or more points. He also pulled down double-digit rebounds to secure yet another double-double on the season. Wembanyama continues to put up great numbers and remains one of the most productive fantasy basketball options.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Friday’s game will be Edwards’ second on the sidelines as he sits due to right foot injury maintenance. Mike Conley moved into the starting lineup and should retain that role, but Edwards’ absence also enhances Bones Hyland’s value. If fantasy managers are seeking a streaming option, Hyland is the superior choice.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Vassell will miss a ninth consecutive game due to a strained left adductor. Julian Champagnie will remain in the starting lineup until Vassell is healthy enough to return.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Castle had just 11 points and shot 2-of-11 from the field in Sunday’s loss to the Timberwolves. He also wasn’t that great the game before with nine points on 3-of-16 shooting against the Celtics. Castle bounced back with as many points as he had had in the previous two games (20) against the Thunder on Tuesday. He was also just three rebounds and two assists shy of a triple-double. Castle will look to build on this performance Thursday against the Bucks.
MIN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
With Anthony Edwards (foot) sidelined, Hyland played 21 minutes off the bench, played aggressively and dropped a season-high 23 points. The 25-year-old point guard hasn’t been a consistent enough scorer to even say he’s a worthwhile streamer while Edwards is out, though Tuesday’s performance was certainly encouraging.
MIN • Power Forward and Center • #30
about 1 month ago
The Timberwolves were without Anthony Edwards (foot) Tuesday, but the lineup didn’t play like they missed him. Randle led the way with 29 points and filled out his monster stat line with eight rebounds, six assists and four three-pointers. Minnesota led 76-45 at halftime and improved to 27-14 with the 139-106 victory. Randle has provided 10th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Timberwolves are back in action Friday to take on the Rockets.
MIN • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
With Rudy Gobert serving a suspension and Anthony Edwards (foot) sidelined, both Conley and Reid will enter the starting unit for Minnesota. Reid has been excellent off the bench all season and will start for the first time this year. This will be Conley’s seventh start, though he hasn’t been productive for fantasy managers.
Source: Timberwolves PR
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Tuesday’s showdown will be the eighth consecutive game Vassell has missed with a strained left adductor. Julian Champagnie has been the replacement in the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues until Vassell returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Edwards played both halves of a back-to-back over the weekend, tallying 23 points in Sunday’s win over the Spurs. The 24-year-old shooting guard has already been ruled out for Tuesday’s game for right foot injury maintenance. Bones Hyland and Mike Conley are likely to see increased roles with Edwards sidelined.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Castle had a rough night in Minneapolis. Not only could he not get shots to fall, but the second-year guard was also responsible for seven turnovers. While the rebound and assist numbers were solid, Castle’s inefficiency essentially nullified them. He’ll look to bounce back on Tuesday when the Spurs open a three-game week in Oklahoma City.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
Due to injuries, Champagnie has started seven straight and eight of San Antonio’s last nine games. That stretch includes three double-doubles, with the Spurs’ forward offering top-100 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Rostered in 24 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Champagnie is worth a look in deep leagues as long as Devin Vassell remains out.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Wembanyama was back in the starting lineup on Sunday, but the minutes (27) were still somewhat limited. Wembanyama landed on Rudy Gobert’s foot after attempting a three-pointer during the third quarter, tweaking his left ankle. That didn’t affect his availability for the rest of the game as he remained on the floor, but it could land Wemby on the injury report ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Thunder. Luke Kornet (six points, 12 rebounds, one steal and one block) played 23 minutes off the bench.
MIN • Center • #27
about 2 months ago
Gobert picked up his sixth flagrant foul point of the season in the third quarter of Sunday’s game when Victor Wembanyama landed on his foot after a three-point attempt due to the Timberwolves’ center’s closeout. Gobert’s rebounding production was solid, but that was the lone positive. He’ll be suspended for Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee due to the flagrant foul points, and Gobert’s likely to be fined for bumping into an official after the flagrant foul.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 2 months ago
Reid recorded his fifth double-double of the season and first since December 14 on Sunday. And his fantasy ceiling will be raised for the start of Week 13, as Rudy Gobert will be suspended for Tuesday’s game against the Bucks due to flagrant foul point accumulation. Reid has yet to start a game this season; that’s likely to change in Milwaukee.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Edwards was basically the only Timberwolves’ starter capable of getting going offensively during the second quarter, making three of his five attempts in the frame. Others joined the fight in the third and fourth quarters, helping Minnesota win a game it trailed by as much as 19. Even with a persistent foot issue, Edwards hasn’t missed a game since December 17. Fantasy managers shouldn’t be too concerned if his name shows up on the injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Bucks.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Less than five minutes into the third quarter of Sunday’s game, the Timberwolves trailed by 19 points. They managed to rally to pull off one of their best wins of the season, and DiVincenzo’s shooting was a factor. He hit four of his five three-pointers in the second half, and the overall stat line will be helpful to fantasy managers. Rostered in 45 percent of Yahoo! leagues, DiVincenzo has been close to a top-50 player over the past two weeks. The Timberwolves begin a three-game Week 13 in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Having come off the bench in his first few games back from a knee injury, Wembanyama is in the starting lineup for Sunday’s game. Luke Kornet heads to the bench, which lowers his fantasy ceiling. That’s the lone change to the lineup that began Saturday’s win over the Celtics.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Wembanyama will be available for both games of the Spurs’ weekend back-to-back. While his playing time may be limited, resulting in Luke Kornet getting another start, the 7-foot-4 center doesn’t need much time to offer elite fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Edwards is good to go for the Timberwolves’ second game in as many days. He’ll take on his usual workload as the offensive focal point.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Wembanyama is listed as questionable with a bone bruise on his left knee. If he’s ruled out, Luke Kornet could move into the starting lineup as his replacement.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Edwards was added to the injured report as questionable for right foot injury maintenance. He’s in danger of sitting this one out after dropping 25 points Saturday night. Bones Hyland and Mike Conley would see increased playing time if Edwards is ruled out.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Wembanyama took over as San Antonio’s primary catalyst in the second half, scoring a game-high 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting. The 22-year-old generational talent remains limited from a minutes standpoint as he works his way back from a knee issue, but he’s still delivered some monster fantasy performances off the bench. He’s averaged 22.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.7 blocks in just 24.5 minutes over his last three games since returning from a brief two-game absence. The Spurs close out the week with a road tilt against the Timberwolves before opening up a three-game week against the Thunder and Bucks before a rematch against Minnesota.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Fox eclipsed the 20-point plateau for the first time in three games, falling one rebound shy of his fourth double-double performance of the year. The 28-year-old facilitator hasn’t lived up to expectations from a scoring standpoint in his first full season with San Antonio, but he’s still provided fifth-round fantasy value, averaging 21.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks through 29 games.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
Added to the injury report Friday evening, Champagnie is good to go for Saturday night. He has been Devin Vassell’s replacement in the starting lineup and can provide deep-league streaming value, especially for managers needing three-pointers.
Source: Tom Orsborn
MIN • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Hyland had a solid stretch in mid-December, but his role has been limited recently. However, he went over 20 minutes in this game, which allowed him to set a new season high for assists. He has redeemed his value this season, but that hasn’t led to him being a consistent contributor in redraft leagues. Still, at only 25 years old, he has value in dynasty formats.
MIN • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 2 months ago
It hasn’t come consistently, but when Reid is hot, he’s been able to pour in the points for Minnesota off the bench. Over his last seven games, he has scored at least 20 points three times, including a 29-point game and a 33-point game. He’s also scored less than 10 points three times during that stretch. The production has been hit-or-miss, so we’ll see which side the coin lands on against the Spurs on Sunday.
MIN • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Though the Wolves’ four-game win streak came to a close, Edwards was able to score at least 25 points for a sixth consecutive game. He wasn’t quite as efficient as he has been recently, but he was still able to pour in the points. He’s having the most effective scoring season of his career, and he’ll look to get back on track against the Spurs on Sunday, which will be the second leg of a back-to-back.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
Champagnie, who has starting for the injured Devin Vassell, is dealing with mid-back soreness. If he’s unable to play on Saturday, the Spurs could potentially turn to Dylan Harper to fill the void. Champagnie’s availability may also affect Carter Bryant, who is considered questionable due to a G League assignment.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Still under a minutes restriction, Wembanyama played 26 minutes off the bench on Wednesday. However, as was proven most recently in Tuesday’s loss to the Grizzlies, he doesn’t need to be on the court long to impact fantasy basketball. Wemby’s final stat line only lacked a three-pointer, and the four blocks were one more than the phenom’s total in prior three appearances. The Spurs hit the road for their next three games, including a back-to-back on Saturday/Sunday against the Celtics and Timberwolves.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
In addition to filling up his stat line, Castle kept the turnovers in check, recording just two in the win over the Lakers. Also crucial to fantasy managers were the second-year guard’s percentages, as he made 60 percent of his field-goal attempts and did not miss a free throw. Castle missed both of his three-point attempts, but that area may come along slowly due to the responsibilities on his plate. In addition to initiating offense, he’s being asked to take on San Antonio’s most challenging perimeter matchup on defense. That’s a lot to ask of a young player, but that hasn’t prohibited Castle from establishing himself as a key player in the Spurs’ rotation.
SAS • Small Forward • #0
about 2 months ago
While his category league value is limited due to lackluster defensive production, Johnson is capable of coming through with the occasional big scoring night. The 27 points he scored against the Lakers were the most in a game for the Spurs forward since December 27, when he hit that number in a loss to the Jazz. Even with Johnson averaging 15.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, he has only offered 12th-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Despite being listed as questionable earlier in the day, Wembanyama will play on the second night of a back-to-back against Los Angeles. The superstar center scored 30 points off the bench on Tuesday in a one-point loss to the Grizzlies, and will have a chance to log a third straight 30-point game on Wednesday against a Lakers team that’s won three straight games.
Source: Tom Petrini
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Wemby is dealing with a left knee bone bruise and is in danger of sitting out against Los Angeles. If he’s sidelined, Luke Kornet could see a bump in playing time and remain the Spurs’ starting center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Wembanyama was a force inside the paint and also knocked down 3-of-6 from three-point range in his return to San Antonio’s lineup following a brief two-game absence due to left knee soreness. The 22-year-old generational talent came off the bench in this one and fantasy managers should anticipate the Spurs putting a governor on his workload as he continues to deal with lingering physical issues. The limited opportunities haven’t prevented him from making a significant fantasy impact of late as he’s averaging an absurd 27.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.8 blocks in five games over the past two weeks.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
Champagnie came out of the gate on fire, knocking down four three-pointers to finish the opening stanza with a game-high 15 points. He was relatively quiet over the final three quarters but still managed to break the 20-point barrier for the third time in his last four games. The 24-year-old guard is worthy of a speculative roster spot in all fantasy formats based on his recent production but there’s some regression looming based on his track record since he’s in the midst of an insanely hot run from a shooting standpoint.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
After a two-game absence, Wembanyama has been given the all-clear to play. However, he will be under a minutes restriction and come off the bench. Luke Kornet remains the starting center, but his playing time will decrease somewhat with Wembanyama back in the fold.
Source: Michael C. Wright
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Wemby has a chance to return to the court following a two-game absence, which could mean reduced roles for Luke Kornet and Kelly Olynyk. Kornet is worth holding even after Wemby returns, as the Spurs will surely be cautious with their franchise superstar’s minutes.
Source: Jeff McDonald