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Joe Ingles Joe Ingles (calf) will not play Saturday vs. GSW
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 12:48 PM
NBA Injury Report
Joe Ingles (left soleus strain) is out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Ingles has not appeared in a game since November 17, and his continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball or the Timberwolves' rotation. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards posts 17/5/7/3/1 line vs. Knicks
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 6:08 PM
Anthony Edwards shot 7-of-16 from the field in Thursday's loss to New York, amassing 17 points, five rebounds, seven assists, three steals, one block, and three 3-pointers in 34 minutes.
Analysis: Edwards and the Timberwolves had a night to forget, with the starters being pulled late in the third quarter. Despite the disappointing loss, Edwards provides top-25 value in 8- and 9-cat formats. He'll look to bounce back when the Timberwolves face the Warriors on Saturday. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle leads Timberwolves with 24 points
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 6:07 PM
Julius Randle logged 30 minutes in Thursday's 133-107 loss to the Knicks, accumulating 24 points (8-of-17 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, and four 3-pointers.
Analysis: Randle put up solid numbers in his first game against the Knicks since being traded in September, but it did not impact winning. The Timberwolves fell behind by a large margin, and Timberwolves coach Chris Finch decided to pull the plug late in the third quarter. Randle and his teammates will look to bounce back when they host the Warriors on Saturday. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker has 17 points in win
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 3:45 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 17 points (6-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and two 3-pointers against the Spurs on Sunday.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker came off the bench and only played 24 minutes, but still managed to have the second-most shot attempts for Minnesota. The Timberwolves have plenty of other mouths to feed with Mike Conley, Julius Randle and Naz Reid. It takes a perfect storm for Alexander-Walker to outproduce all of them, making him difficult to count on in fantasy when the Timberwolves have an otherwise healthy roster. |
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Anthony Edwards Edwards has 26 points, 3 threes in win over Spurs
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 3:40 PM
Anthony Edwards had 26 points (10-of-21 FGs), five rebounds, two assists and three 3-pointers in the Timberwolves' 106-92 victory over the Spurs on Sunday.
Analysis: Edwards' 26 points were a game-high. He had no trouble playing or even scoring after briefly leaving Friday's game against the Lakers with an ankle injury. Edwards hasn't played his best lately, but even in relatively low-scoring games he's been able to score in the 20s. He's been a top-25 player on a per-game basis in December. |
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Joe Ingles Joe Ingles (foot) ruled out Sunday vs. San Antonio
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 12:47 PM
NBA Injury Report
Joe Ingles (left soleus strain) is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Ingles has not been in the rotation most nights when healthy, so his continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards scores team-high 23 points in win
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 5:06 PM
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 23 points (9-of-20 FGs), six rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block, two triples and five turnovers in a 97-87 win over the Lakers on Friday.
Analysis: Edwards briefly exited during the fourth quarter with an ankle injury, but he was able to return to the lineup quickly. He scored 16 of his 23 points in the second half to help Minnesota hold on and secure the win. They have played their last seven games against teams from the Pacific division, and now they'll head to San Antonio for their next game on Sunday. This wasn't a great game for Edwards, but in a low-scoring game, he was still able to provide decent numbers in the box score, per usual. |
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Jaden McDaniels Jaden McDaniels records seven stocks vs. Lakers
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 4:59 PM
Jaden McDaniels provided strong value on Friday with 18 points (7-of-11 FGs), nine rebounds, five steals, two blocks and two triples against the Lakers.
Analysis: It has been a disappointing season for McDaniels, but he turned in a strong line in this game. One of the few bright spots of McDaniels' season is that his defensive prowess is finally translating into defensive stats, and he was able to set a new season-high for steals in this game. He also set a season-high for rebounds and had one of his best offensive performances of the year. Hopefully this can help turn things around for McDaniels, but managers shouldn't be rushing to the waiver wire. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle scores 21 points vs. Lakers Friday
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 4:53 PM
Julius Randle lit up the Lakers with 21 points (7-of-16 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and one steal on Friday.
Analysis: Randle did most of his work in the first half of this game and entered the break with 15 points. While he wasn't able to get much going after that, he still was able to have his highest-scoring game of the month. Randle has seen his numbers take a hit in his first year with Minnesota, which shouldn't be that surprising. Still, he has been more efficient and still ranks inside the top-100 in 9-cat leagues. He didn't get any 3-pointers to fall in this game, but that shouldn't be a pattern moving forward. |
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Joe Ingles Joe Ingles (foot) still out vs. Lakers Friday
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 12:20 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR
Joe Ingles (left soleus strain) will remain sidelined for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Ingles' continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball, since he isn't part of the team's rotation. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle posts double-double but struggles
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 5:12 PM
Julius Randle shot 4-of-15 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line in Sunday's loss to Golden State, scoring 14 points with 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and two 3-pointers in 37 minutes.
Analysis: While Randle did record his fourth double-double of the season, he had a brutal night shooting the basketball. The Timberwolves forward shot 2-of-10 from inside the arc, a far cry from his 55.9% mark for the season. However, Randle has been a top 75 player in 8- and 9-cat formats over the past two weeks, making Sunday's performance a departure from the norm. He'll look to rebound when the Timberwolves host the Lakers on Friday. |
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Nickeil Alexander-Walker scores 19 points in loss
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 5:12 PM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker accounted for 19 points (7-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), one rebound, one assist, one blocked shot, and four 3-pointers in 24 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: Alexander-Walker was at his best during the fourth quarter, scoring 10 points to give Minnesota a chance at sweeping their two-game set in San Francisco. Ranked just inside the top 150 in 8- and 9-cat formats over the past two weeks, Alexander-Walker is only an option in most fantasy leagues when the Timberwolves are without Mike Conley. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards leads Timberwolves with 27 points
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 5:11 PM
Anthony Edwards finished Sunday's 114-106 loss to the Warriors with 27 points (10-of-19 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, one steal, and five 3-pointers in 36 minutes.
Analysis: Sunday's loss ended the Timberwolves' four-game win streak, but Edwards was once again productive for the visitors. This weekend was also the first time he's scored 27 points or more in consecutive games since November 26-27 against the Rockets and Kings. Over the past two weeks, Edwards has provided top 25 per-game value in 8-cat formats while sitting just outside the top 30 in 9-cat. Minnesota doesn't play again until Friday when they host the Lakers in the first of their two games to complete the extended Week 7 (Yahoo leagues). |
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Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert tallies 17 points, 11 rebounds vs. GSW
Fri, Dec 6, 2024, 6:41 PM
Rudy Gobert finished Friday's win over the Warriors with 17 points (6-of-10 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), 11 rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 35 minutes.
Analysis: Gobert notched his second 17-point double-double in three games on Friday, and he's had at least one steal in four straight. While he's only averaging 0.3 blocks per game, the increased steals production is why the âStifle Towerâ has been a top-25 player over the last week. Gobert remains ranked outside the top 50, but he's trending in the right direction. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle posts 16/9/4/1 line vs. Warriors
Fri, Dec 6, 2024, 6:40 PM
Julius Randle shot 5-of-11 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line in Friday's win over Golden State, scoring 16 points with nine rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 24 minutes.
Analysis: Randle remains a superior option in turnover-punt builds, but the gulf between 8- and 9-cat value is not as enormous as during most of his years with the Knicks. He's a top 100 player in both formats, approaching top-75 value in 8-cat. And over the last week, Randle has been a top 50 player in 9-cat formats. After an uneven start to the season, he appears to be getting more comfortable with his new teammates. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards puts up 30 points, nine assists
Fri, Dec 6, 2024, 6:40 PM
Anthony Edwards amassed 30 points (11-of-18 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, nine assists, one steal, two blocks, and four 3-pointers in 35 minutes in Friday's 107-90 win over the Warriors.
Analysis: The Timberwolves have been nearly unstoppable since Edwards called out his teammates following a November 27 loss to the Kings. Minnesota has won four in a row, holding each opponent to 95 points or less. As for individual achievements, Edwards finished Friday's win with his 40th stat line of at least 30 points and five assists, tying Kevin Garnett for the most in franchise history. |
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Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert tallies five steals in blowout win
Wed, Dec 4, 2024, 6:45 PM
Rudy Gobert accumulated eight points (3-of-4 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals, and one blocked shot in 29 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Known for his shot-blocking ability, Gobert was basketball's version of the Hamburglar on Wednesday. He matched his career high with five steals and recorded nine rebounds and one blocked shot in 29 minutes of action. Shooting 73.5% from the field and 76.9% from the foul line, Gobert has been a top-40 player over the last two weeks. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards posts 16/6/4/4 line vs. Clippers
Wed, Dec 4, 2024, 6:44 PM
Anthony Edwards amassed 16 points (5-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, four steals, and four 3-pointers in 26 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: After averaging 37.0 minutes per game in November, the Timberwolves' blowouts of the Lakers and Clippers to begin December have gotten Edwards extra time on the bench. He played 27 minutes in both games. While that hasn't done fantasy managers any favor, Edwards getting a little more rest isn't bad, given the workload he's asked to carry. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle scores game-high 20 points in rout
Wed, Dec 4, 2024, 6:44 PM
Julius Randle finished Wednesday's 108-80 win over the Clippers with 20 points (8-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal, and four 3-pointers in 26 minutes.
Analysis: Randle and the Timberwolves came out of the gates firing, looking the fresher team against a group that played on Tuesday. He scored 18 of his 20 points in the first half, and the suspense was gone by the end of the third quarter. While fantasy managers may have wanted to see more of Randle, he should be well-rested for Friday's game against the Warriors. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards scores just eight points in win
Mon, Dec 2, 2024, 5:32 PM
Anthony Edwards struggled on Monday and finished with just eight points (3-of-13 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and one triple against the Lakers.
Analysis: Entering this game, Edwards had scored at least 20 points in all 19 of his appearances. However, that streak came to a screeching halt in this game as he failed to score in double figures at all. They took control of the game with Edwards on the bench, which isn't a bad thing for the team, even if it isn't great for fantasy managers. This won't be the case often, and Edwards should have no issues getting back on track against the other Los Angeles team on Wednesday. |
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