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MIN • Guard • #5
2 days ago
Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Edwards is good to go and won’t be under any restrictions. He’ll take on his usual role as Minnesota’s first scoring option. Mike Conley will remain in his usual reserve role since Edwards is available.
Source: Minnesota Timberwolves
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
2 days ago
Under normal circumstances, Shannon’s availability would have a limited impact on fantasy basketball. However, with Anthony Edwards (illness) still considered questionable, a few more minutes may become available to the second-year wing despite coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
2 days ago
Shannon, like Anthony Edwards, was added to the injury report with an illness Monday afternoon. Shannon could be in line for more minutes if he is available and Edwards isn’t, but if Shannon is out, Jaylen Clark and Mike Conley will see a minutes boost.
Source: Timberwolves PR
MIN • Guard • #5
2 days ago
Edwards is a late addition to the injury report, as is Terrence Shannon Jr., who is also battling an illness. Shannon would likely see a bump in minutes if he suits up and Edwards doesn’t, but if both are out, Mike Conley and Jaylen Clark would likely see the biggest role increase, with Conley likely to start.
Source: Timberwolves PR
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
2 days ago
Kornet missed Friday’s game against the Cavs, but the Spurs are expecting him to suit up on Monday, even if he is still officially listed as questionable. With Victor Wembanyama (calf) doubtful, Kornet should get at least one more game as a starter.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Guard • #5
2 days ago
Castle has been sidelined since November 16, but prior to that, he had been playing incredibly well despite De’Aaron Fox’s return to the lineup. Castle may have his minutes managed in his first game back after a multi-week absence, but he will eventually push Julian Champagnie back to the bench. Dylan Harper may also lose out on a few minutes with Castle back. Monday’s game will be the first time that Castle, Fox and Harper will be available at the same time this season.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
3 days ago
Kornet did not play in Friday’s game against the Cavaliers, resulting in Bismack Biyombo moving into the starting lineup. With Biyombo and Kelly Olynky combining to play 16 minutes on Friday, neither will be worth the risk if Kornet remains out on Monday. San Antonio was willing to go small for extended periods, with Jeremy Sochan spending some time at the five.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
3 days ago
While Wembanyama returned to practice on Sunday, he has not yet reached the point where he can play in games. The next opportunity for him to play will be on Wednesday when the Spurs visit the Lakers in an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup. As long as he’s healthy, Luke Kornet will be the starter until Wemby returns.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Guard • #11
3 days ago
McLaughlin’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, especially with Stephon Castle being questionable for Monday’s game. There’s no reason to consider rostering McLaughlin in fantasy leagues.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Guard • #5
3 days ago
Castle will likely need some time to ramp up when he returns, but his availability will eventually cut into Julian Champagnie’s and Dylan Harper’s minutes. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Castle’s injury status moving forward.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Guard • #5
3 days ago
Castle will likely need some time to ramp up when he returns, but his availability will eventually cut into Julian Champagnie’s and Dylan Harper’s minutes. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Castle’s injury status moving forward.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
3 days ago
Wemby’s participation in practice bodes well for his chances of returning this week. After Monday’s matchup with the Pels, the Spurs’ next game will be Wednesday against the Lakers in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Until Wemby is back, the Spurs will pick up the slack with Luke Kornet, Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
3 days ago
Wemby’s participation in practice bodes well for his chances of returning this week. After Monday’s matchup with the Pels, the Spurs’ next game will be Wednesday against the Lakers in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Until Wemby is back, the Spurs will pick up the slack with Luke Kornet, Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo.
Source: Jeff McDonald
MIN • Center-Forward • #11
4 days ago
Reid has scored at least 18 points in three consecutive games, the first time he’s done so since mid-November. His corner three-pointer with 13.5 seconds remaining broke a 104-all tie and gave the Timberwolves the lead for good. A top-75 player on the season, Reid has provided top-40 value over the past two weeks. The Timberwolves play three games during Week 8, starting with the Suns on Monday.
MIN • Guard • #5
4 days ago
After struggling with turnovers and foul trouble in Thursday’s win over the Pelicans, Edwards had another difficult night on Saturday. A perfect night at the foul line boosted his points tally, but he was also responsible for five turnovers. The good news for fantasy managers is that Edwards provided solid value in rebounds, assists and “stocks,” but they’ll be hoping for better in Week 8. The Timberwolves play three games in Week 8, good news for managers competing in leagues that won’t combine Weeks 8 and 9.
MIN • Forward • #3
4 days ago
Counted on mainly for his defense, McDaniels came up big on offense for the Timberwolves. The 27 points were the most he’s scored in a game since October 29, when he dropped a season-high 30 on the Lakers. He finished the comeback victory with a complete stat line and has provided seventh-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Rostered in 46 percent of Yahoo! leagues, McDaniels may be undervalued, as he has been a top-50 player this season.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
4 days ago
On a night when Anthony Edwards was limited to 3-of-11 shooting, Randle was one of the Timberwolves who stepped up to help erase a slow start. He’s scored at least 22 points in three of his last four outings, but the decreases in points and field-goal percentage are why Randle has only been a top-75 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. However, that isn’t a reason to panic, as Randle’s season-long value remains high. Minnesota has an excellent schedule for those competing in leagues that don’t combine Weeks 8 and 9, as they’ll play three games next week.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
5 days ago
Vassell hasn’t been able to pour in the points consistently this year, but he’s still more than capable. He’s taken on more offensive responsibility lately, and he has scored at least 20 points in four of his last six games. His seven triples in this game matched his season high. Vassell’s production is down this year, but he has stepped up with Stephon Castle (hip) and Victor Wembanyama (calf) sidelined. As long as they’re out, he should continue to receive a boost in production.
SAS • Guard • #4
5 days ago
Fox has been able to provide late-game magic in multiple games recently to help lead the Spurs to wins, but he wasn’t able to get it done in this one. Still, he was able to turn in a strong line. Fox has now scored at least 25 points in four straight games and in nine of his last 10 appearances. He’ll continue to keep the Spurs afloat until Victor Wembanyama (calf) returns to the lineup.
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
5 days ago
Kornet is set to miss Friday’s game against the Cavaliers with a sore left ankle. Kelly Olynyk should move into the starting lineup with Victor Wembanyama also sidelined while Jeremy Sochan also picks up additional minutes. Olynyk is worth streaming.
MIN • Guard • #5
6 days ago
Two days removed from torching the Pelicans for 44 points in an overtime victory, Edwards had arguably his worst game of the season. Due to foul trouble, he attempted six shots from the field, the second-fewest in a game for Ant-Man this season. He only attempted five shots in an October 26 win over the Pacers, but that’s because the Timberwolves guard exited after three minutes due to injury. Add in the eight turnovers, and Edwards had a dud on Thursday that fantasy managers will have to flush. Don’t be surprised if he bounces back on Saturday when Minnesota hosts the Clippers.
MIN • Center • #27
6 days ago
After logging 38 minutes and putting forth a dominant showing in Tuesday’s win over the Pelicans, Gobert only played 24 minutes in Thursday’s rematch. This isn’t the first time that Timberwolves head coach has decided to go small in crunch time, but that’s a concern when discussing Gobert’s fantasy value. He’s providing 11th-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, well below his Yahoo! ADP (68). Gobert remains a viable option in most leagues, but the playing time is something to keep an eye on moving forward.
MIN • Center-Forward • #11
6 days ago
Seven Timberwolves scored in double figures on Thursday, with Reid’s total being surpassed only by Julius Randle, who scored 28. With head coach Chris Finch being willing to go small down the stretch, as he has on a few occasions this season, it was Reid who was on the floor while starting center Rudy Gobert was on the bench. Reid is already rostered in 74 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but, notably, he’s played at least 28 minutes in each of his last four appearances (33 on Thursday). Consistently hitting or exceeding that number would likely raise his fantasy ceiling.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
6 days ago
On a night when Anthony Edwards finished with more turnovers (eight) than shot attempts (six), Randle led the way as other Timberwolves picked up the slack. The roles were reversed in Tuesday’s win over the Pelicans, so it’s only right that the veteran forward stepped up in the rematch. Based on his Yahoo! ADP, many expected Randle to be a middle-round option in category leagues. Well, he’s providing third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, much to the delight of those who drafted him. Minnesota ends its Week 7 with a home game against the Clippers on Saturday.
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
6 days ago
Kornet, who has been starting for the injured Victor Wembanyama, is dealing with a sore left ankle. If he’s unable to play on Friday, Kelly Olynyk would benefit the most in terms of playing time. While Jeremy Sochan may also pick up a few more minutes, Olynyk is the player to target as he would likely move into the starting lineup.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
7 days ago
Since moving into the Spurs’ starting lineup on November 16 to fill the void left by Victor Wembanyama, Kornet has provided ninth-round value in eight-cat formats. The issue has been the lack of scoring, with the 7-foot-1 center averaging 6.6 points per game. However, Kornet has been a good player to roster for those needing rebounds and blocks. He was productive in those categories in Orlando, with his third block coming as time expired to preserve the victory. Kornet remains a specialist, but the opportunity to start makes him a player worth holding onto in deep leagues.
SAS • • #
7 days ago
Since returning to action on November 26, Harper has reached double figures in four of five games, including each of the last four. With Stephon Castle (hip) out, the Spurs’ perimeter rotation is less crowded, which has benefitted the rookie. Harper has been most beneficial in the points, assists and steals categories, so he’s been relegated to deep-league status in redraft formats. But there is a lot to like about his skill set, and Harper has not reached his ceiling.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
7 days ago
While Vassell’s season-long fantasy value places him outside the top-100 in eight-cat formats, he has been close to a top-50 player over the past two weeks. De’Aaron Fox has been the biggest beneficiary of the absences of Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, but Vassell isn’t far behind. And while injuries to key players are never a good thing, those absences may have given Vassell the boost he needed after a slow start to the season.
SAS • Guard • #4
7 days ago
While Fox did not record any defensive stats and was responsible for seven turnovers, eight-cat managers will undoubtedly accept his stat line. The Spurs guard, whose two free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining gave his team the lead for good, recorded his second 20-point game of the season. With Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle sidelined, more of the offense runs through Fox, which raises his ceiling despite the turnover concerns.
SAS • • #
8 days ago
There aren’t as many minutes for Harper as there are for other lottery picks, but he was able to make the most of his time in this game. Since returning from a 10-game absence, Harper has averaged 12.5 points, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals in just 18 minutes per game. He’ll continue to have his minutes managed for now, and when he returns to a full workload, he’ll still have De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle ahead of him in the rotation. Harper is valuable asset in dynasty leagues, but his role may not be large enough for him to truly pop this season.
SAS • Guard • #4
8 days ago
Fox checked back into the game with 4:07 left in the fourth, with the Spurs down 113-110. From that point on, he had 11 points and an assist to deliver a win for San Antonio. Fox has been able to help the Spurs stay afloat with Victor Wembanyama (calf) sidelined, and he has been able to provide third-round value to this point. He is having his best season from the free throw line and the second-best field goal percentage of his career. Fox will continue to shine as the focal point of this team until Wemby returns, and he’ll have no issues still being a star after that.
SAS • Forward • #40
8 days ago
It doesn’t happen often, but Barnes is certainly still capable of big offensive nights like this one. He led all scorers in this game while also setting a new season-high for points. Barnes has a better nine-cat value than he typically does, mostly because he is posting career highs in both steals and three-pointers per game. He’s currently available in 83 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but he should be worth rostering in standard leagues as long as Victor Wembanyama remains out.
MIN • Center-Forward • #11
8 days ago
Reid has once again been one of the best reserves in the NBA, but he was able to do more than just score in this one. He set new season highs for both assists and steals, which led to one of his more complete performances of the season. Reid has once again been a top-100 player in nine-category leagues this year despite a slight drop in production across the board.
MIN • Guard • #5
8 days ago
New Orleans didn’t have much of an answer for Edwards, which led to him scoring at least 30 points for a sixth straight game. This was also his fourth 40-point performance of the season, with three of those coming over the past six games. Edwards is on an incredible scoring tear right now, and with a rematch in New Orleans coming up on Thursday, he should be able to keep this going.
MIN • Center • #27
8 days ago
After three straight games without a double-double, Gobert was able to produce his eighth of the season. His 26 points were also a season high and the first time he has surpassed 20 points this year. Gobert hasn’t been the fantasy star that he has been in the past, largely because his free throws are worse than usual. However, he had his best game from the charity stripe this season, which led to best performance of the year.
SAS • Guard • #11
9 days ago
It has been close to a month since McLaughlin’s last appearance in a game. With the Spurs providing no clarity on a timeline, fantasy managers should assume he’s out indefinitely. And he wasn’t a player who offered much fantasy value when healthy, either.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIN • Guard • #5
10 days ago
Edwards broke 30 points for the fifth straight game as he knocked down four three-pointers and shot a sublime 72 percent from the floor. He showed zero signs of fatigue on the second night of a back-to-back after torching the Celtics for 39 points earlier this weekend. The 24-year-old scoring machine is averaging 28.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocks through 16 games. The Timberwolves open a three-game week with back-to-back road contests against the floundering Pelicans before returning home to face the Clippers next weekend.
SAS • Guard • #4
10 days ago
The Spurs have won five of their last seven games, but they were unable to outscore a red-hot Timberwolves squad without both Victor Wembanyama (calf) and Stephon Castle (hip) in this one. The 27-year-old point guard topped 25 points for the sixth time in his last seven contests. He’s delivered third-round value for fantasy purposes this season, averaging 24.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.4 blocks through 11 games. The Spurs will kick off a four-game week on Teusday against the Grizzlies before road matchups against the Magic, Cavaliers and Pelicans.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
10 days ago
Randle has struggled his last couple games, but managed to snap out of it in this one, matching a season-high with 12 assists while reaching the 20-point plateau for the first time in four contests.
MIN • Guard • #5
11 days ago
Edwards has been on a scoring tear recently. He has scored at least 30 points while also hitting five triples in four straight games, and he fell one point shy of reaching 40 points for the third time during this stretch. That was enough to help Minnesota snap a three-game losing streak. Regardless of the matchup, Edwards will continue to pour in the points, and he’ll look to end this week on a high note against the Spurs on Sunday.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
11 days ago
Randle started off the year incredibly hot, but the last handful of games have been rough for him. The main difference has been his field goal percentage; he shot at least 50 percent from the floor in each of his first 10 games, but he has been below that mark in five of his last six games. He’ll look to get back on track against the Spurs on Sunday to wrap up the week.
SAS • Guard • #11
11 days ago
McLaughlin has been sidelined for over three weeks, and there isn’t much clarity as to when he’ll return. However, with De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper both available, McLaughlin’s role will be minimal when he returns, if he’s part of the rotation at all.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Guard • #4
12 days ago
While Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie handled most of the scoring, Fox led the way with 12 assists on Friday. And he’s been highly valuable to fantasy managers recently, providing top-20 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While some may be tempted to sell high, that may not be the best course of action. With Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama out, Fox has a higher ceiling, and taking advantage of this would be a good idea.
SAS • Forward • #30
12 days ago
Having started the last five games due to injuries, Champagnie has recorded double-doubles in three straight. The 25 points he tallied on Friday were a season-high, and Julian has three 20-point games. Rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Champagnie has provided sixth-round value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. As long as Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama remain out, he’s worth streaming in deep leagues.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
12 days ago
Vassell put on a show Friday night, with his hot shooting pushing the Spurs into the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Not only did he record his first 30-point game of the season, but this was also the third time he’s scored at least 20. The absences of Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle give Vassell more room to expand his influence on offense, and he’s taken advantage of the opportunity. The Spurs visit Minnesota in their final game of Week 6 on Sunday.
SAS • Guard • #11
13 days ago
McLaughlin has not appeared in a game since November 7. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, even with Stephon Castle (hip) sidelined, as De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper are available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • • #
13 days ago
Following a 10-game absence, Harper’s return to the lineup was uneventful. The rookie guard played only 17 minutes off the bench and shot the ball inefficiently during his time on the floor. He was averaging 14.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in 25.8 minutes per game over the first five games of the season before getting hurt against the Suns on November 2. With De’Aaron Fox back in the lineup and Stephon Castle’s return likely not too far away, it’s hard to predict how much of an impact Harper will make from a fantasy basketball standpoint moving forward. However, his ceiling remains high.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
13 days ago
Vassell was San Antonio’s second-best scorer on Wednesday, finishing as one of two Spurs to reach the 20-point mark. He found his scoring production by way of effective three-point shooting, while also being efficient inside the arc. The scoring total tied a season high and marked his seventh straight game scoring in double figures. Vassell’s only other area of impact from a fantasy basketball standpoint came as a rebounder.
SAS • Guard • #4
13 days ago
Fox erupted for his highest scoring performance of the season on Wednesday. The three-point shot worked in his favor, as free-throw production was also a key in his scoring total. The near-40-point outing also marked the sixth game in a row that the lefty guard has scored at least 24 points. Additionally, he finished as the Spurs’ leader in assists and came up two dimes short of the double-double. He’s integrated himself into the rotation nicely after missing the start of the season due to injury.
MIN • Forward-Center • #30
14 days ago
Randle suffered his worst scoring performance of the season on Wednesday. He contributed just a pair of made baskets and only took 13 shots for the third game in a row. The veteran forward also failed to capitalize on his opportunities at the charity stripe before narrowly escaping a single-digit scoring total. Still, Randle was solid as a passer and rebounder, and also logged a few steals on the defensive end to help his overall fantasy production on the evening. He’ll have a chance to get back in rhythm as a scorer on Saturday against the Celtics.
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
14 days ago
Shannon Jr. poured in his best performance of the season on Wednesday. He needed only 17 minutes of game action to post a season-high in points and nearly reach the 20-point mark. He made all seven of his shot attempts and all three of his three-pointers along the way, but didn’t contribute much in other areas of the game. Still, Shannon Jr. had a nice outing, one that could potentially lead to more opportunities against the Celtics on Saturday.
MIN • Guard • #5
14 days ago
Edwards followed up a 43-point outing against the Kings with a stellar 30-point performance on Wednesday. He was dialed in from beyond the arc, tallying more threes than any other player who took the floor. Even with poor free-throw shooting, he led the Wolves in scoring and was one of only two Minnesota players to score more than 11 points. Edwards will have an opportunity to extend his streak of 30-point games to four when the Wolves face the Celtics on Saturday.
MIN • Guard • #5
15 days ago
Edwards dropped 40-plus for the second straight game — his third 40-spot of the year — but it still wasn’t enough to prevent Minnesota from suffering a second straight late-game collapse. The 24-year-old superstar had a look at a go-ahead running jumper in the closing seconds after the Wolves blew a 10-point lead over the final three minutes, but it rimmed out. He launched a season-high 29 shots and was surprisingly efficient from deep, drilling five of 11 threes. He’s been a strong second-round fantasy performer so far, averaging 27.8 points through 13 games. Minnesota will try to steady the ship on Wednesday night against a red-hot Thunder squad.
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
16 days ago
Shannon is available after a nine-game absence with a bone bruise in his left fifth metatarsal. He’ll provide depth off the bench, but nothing changes regarding his fantasy potential. There’s no need to roster Shannon in redraft leagues, but he does have long-term value in dynasty leagues.
Source: Christopher Hine
MIN • Guard-Forward • #00
17 days ago
After missing Minnesota’s last nine games with a left fifth metatarsal bone bruise, Shannon has been cleared to resume full-contact activities, including 5-on-5. There’s obviously no guarantee that he plays on Monday, but potentially having the second-year wing is good news for a team needing additional wing depth.
Source: Christopher Hine