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Julius Randle Randle drops 24 points in victory over Kings
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:38 PM
Julius Randle went off for 24 points (9-of-20 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists and three steals over 36 minutes, leading the Timberwolves to a 117-103 win over the Kings.
Analysis: Randle spearheaded Minnesota's offensive effort with Anthony Edwards (foot) missing his second straight contest. He knocked down a pair of three-pointers and finished one rebound shy of a double-double in this one. The 31-year-old scoring machine has delivered fifth-round fantasy value over the past two weeks, averaging 23.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 0.5 steals over six games during that span. It's a bust week coming up for the Timberwolves as they host the Grizzlies, Thunder and Bucks. |
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Jaden McDaniels McDaniels chips in 21 points in victory over Kings
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:35 PM
Jaden McDaniels amassed 21 points (7-of-19 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, two assists and two steals over 37 minutes in Sunday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: McDaniels eclipsed 20 points despite going 1-for-7 from downtown by getting to the line for a season-high six free throws. The 25-year-old continues to play a significant role for Minnesota as he's topped 17 points in four of his last six contests since December 1. He'll continue to shoulder a significant portion of the offensive workload with Anthony Edwards (foot) on the shelf. |
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Naz Reid Reid steps up with 20 points in win over Kings
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:34 PM
Naz Reid contributed 20 points (7-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block over 34 minutes during Sunday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Reid played an increased role for Minnesota in the second half, pouring in 13 points over 19 minutes off the bench, after Rudy Gobert left the contest for personal reasons. It's unclear how much time Gobert is going to miss, if any, but Reid would be the most significant beneficiary from a minutes standpoint. The 26-year-old big man has contributed second-round fantasy value over the past two weeks, averaging a robust 16.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks over his last six games. |
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Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert (personal) will not return Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:39 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Rudy Gobert (personal) will not return to Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Gobert left Sunday's game for personal reasons early in the second half. Expect to see plenty of Naz Reid as the Timberwolves look to hold on for the victory. Minnesota's next game is on Wednesday against the Grizzlies. |
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Bones Hyland Bones Hyland (knee) available Sunday, will start
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 12:40 PM
NBA Injury Report
Bones Hyland (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Hyland has been upgraded from questionable to available and will be back in the starting lineup. He'll once again fill the void left by Anthony Edwards, who's out with a foot injury. Hyland only played four minutes in Friday's win over the Warriors, as he exited with a right knee contusion. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards (foot) out Sunday vs. Kings
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 6:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Edwards (foot) is out for Sunday's matchup with the Kings.
Analysis: Ant-Man will miss a second straight game, which means Bones Hyland (knee) could be in line for a spot start. Hyland, who has been upgraded to available, could see a boost in playing time with Mike Conley (Achilles) also on the sideline. |
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Mike Conley Mike Conley (Achilles) out Sunday vs. Sacramento
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 12:07 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Mike Conley (Achilles) is out for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Conley will miss a second straight game as he deals with right Achilles tendinopathy. There were a few more minutes available to Rob Dillingham on Friday, but he remains behind Bones Hyland in the pecking order. There's no need to consider streaming Dillingham in redraft leagues. |
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Bones Hyland Bones Hyland (knee) questionable Sunday vs. SAC
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 12:04 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Bones Hyland (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Hyland started Friday's win over the Warriors for the injured Anthony Edwards, but a right knee contusion limited him to four minutes. Bones' fantasy prospects hinge on Edwards' availability, as he'll fall in the rotation if Ant-Man can play. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards (foot) questionable Sunday
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 11:58 AM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Edwards did not play in Friday's win over the Warriors, with Bones Hyland replacing him in the starting lineup. However, Hyland exited after just four minutes with a right knee contusion. If both players can't go on Sunday, Terrence Shannon Jr. would be the next man up. |
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Donte DiVincenzo Donte DiVincenzo has 21 points, four threes vs. GS
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 7:03 PM
Donte DiVincenzo added 21 points (7-of-15 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one block and four three-pointers in the win over the Warriors on Friday.
Analysis: On the heels of a two-point outing against the Suns, DiVincenzo bounced back nicely on Friday with his fourth 20-point game of the season. He hadn't had a significant impact on the game through three quarters, but saved his best for the fourth. In the final frame, he recorded 10 points and knocked down two massive three-pointers to swing the momentum and ultimately help the Wolves get back in the win column. With Mike Conley (Achilles) and Anthony Edwards (foot) out on Friday, and Bones Hyland (knee) exiting early with an injury, there's a chance DiVincenzo's usage and production could take a jump in the short term. |
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Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert dominates, has 24/14 line vs. Warriors
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 6:51 PM
Rudy Gobert amassed 24 points (11-of-13 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 14 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in the win over the Warriors on Friday.
Analysis: After being ejected from Monday's loss to the Suns, Gobert responded with one of his better performances of the season on Friday. In the win, the veteran center crossed the 20-point mark for the second time this season and pulled down double-digit rebounds to claim his 10th double-double. Most notably, Gobert came up big in the fourth quarter by going 6-of-6 from the field with a key basket down the stretch to help the Timberwolves get back in the win column. His numbers are down slightly this season, but he remains a nightly double-double threat. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle logs 27/9/6 line in win over GSW
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 6:43 PM
Julius Randle tallied 27 points (7-of-14 FGs, 11-of-12 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers in the win over the Warriors on Friday.
Analysis: Randle did a little bit of everything for the Timberwolves on Friday. The veteran forward led all Minnesota players in scoring, taking advantage of the charity stripe and efficient overall shooting. His work on the boards brought him close to a double-double, and he made several key passes down the stretch of the fourth quarter to help the Wolves land a bounce-back win. Randle has now tallied at least 20 points in four consecutive games and continues to provide value as a facilitator. |
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Bones Hyland Bones Hyland (knee) will not return Friday
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 5:30 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Bones Hyland (knee) will not return to Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Hyland, who started Friday's game for the injured Anthony Edwards, suffered a right knee contusion during the first half. Terrence Shannon Jr. started the third quarter in his place. In addition to Shannon, Rob Dillingham will have additional minutes available. |
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Bones Hyland MIN starts Bones, Donte, McDaniels, Randle, Gobert
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 3:36 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Bones Hyland, Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert will start Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: There's just one change to the Timberwolves' starting lineup, but it's significant. Anthony Edwards is out with a foot injury, so Hyland will make his first start as a Timberwolf. With Mike Conley also out, this may be a spot where Rob Dillingham picks up rotation minutes off the bench, but Hyland should be the focus of deep-league managers looking for a streamer. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards (foot) downgraded to out Friday
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 10:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Edwards (foot) is out for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Initially listed as questionable, Edwards will sit out Friday's game with a sore right foot. With Mike Conley also out, who starts in Ant-Man's place is up in the air. Terrence Shannon Jr., Bones Hyland and Rob Dillingham are all possibilities, but the latter has been out of the rotation recently. Shannon and Hyland are safer streaming options in Edwards' absence. |
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Mike Conley Mike Conley (Achilles) out Friday vs. Golden State
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 1:28 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Mike Conley (Achilles) is out for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Right Achilles tendinopathy will keep Conley out of Friday's game, opening up rotation minutes among the Timberwolves' reserves. Bones Hyland may play more minutes, but he still cannot be trusted in most fantasy leagues. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards (foot) questionable Friday
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 1:24 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Edwards is dealing with a sore right foot, hence his inclusion on the Timberwolves' injury report. With Mike Conley already out, Minnesota would have to look elsewhere if Ant-Man cannot play. Bones Hyland has passed Robert Dillingham in the rotation recently, but this could also be a chance for Terrence Shannon Jr. to take on a more prominent role. |
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Bones Hyland Bones Hyland hits four triples, scores 14 points
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 4:23 PM
Bones Hyland finished Monday's loss to the Suns with 14 points (5-of-8 FGs), one rebound, three assists, one steal and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Not only were the 14 points a season-high for Hyland, but this was his second game in double figures. While he did provide needed perimeter shooting off the bench, one game does not make the former first-round pick a viable fantasy option. Leave Bones on the waiver wire. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle tallies 21 points, eight assists
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 4:22 PM
Julius Randle accumulated 21 points (7-of-11 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, eight assists and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: While Randle's fantasy value has slipped recently, with the forward being a seventh-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, he's scored at least 20 points in three straight games. And after averaging 18.7 points per game in his first season with the Timberwolves, Randle has pushed the number up to 22.9 this season while shooting nearly 50 percent from the field. The production and efficiency have improved, making Randle a reliable player to roster, regardless of league format. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards drops game-high 40 points Monday
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 4:22 PM
Anthony Edwards accounted for 40 points (15-of-21 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: Having shot 6-of-17 from the field in his previous two outings, Edwards was a game-time decision for Monday's game with an illness. He showed no ill effects once the contest got underway, with the Timberwolves guard recording his fifth 40-point game of the season. Even with that two-game mini-slump, Edwards is shooting 55 percent from the field and providing top-20 value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Minnesota plays two more games in Week 8, starting with the Warriors on Friday. |
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