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Johnny Juzang Johnny Juzang scores 17 points vs. Guangzhou
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 5:04 PM
Johnny Juzang accumulated 17 points (6-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Monday's exhibition against Guangzhou.
Analysis: While Juzang agreed to a one-year deal with the Timberwolves in August, his contract is non-guaranteed. So, every positive performance has added meaning for the guard, who had another good shooting night. Juzang shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc against Guangzhou, less than a week after knocking down six triples against the Pacers. Last season, the Timberwolves were ranked in the top five in three-point makes and attempts per game, and fourth in three-point percentage. With Minnesota having one open roster spot, Juzang is doing all he can to earn that opportunity. |
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Leonard Miller Leonard Miller (finger) records double-double
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 4:59 PM
Leonard Miller (finger) dropped 15 points (6-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one three-pointer in Monday's exhibition against Guangzhou.
Analysis: Initially expected to miss two weeks after suffering a lacerated right fifth finger, Miller returned a few days ahead of schedule. He played well against the Loong-Lions, leading the Timberwolves in rebounds and shooting 75 percent from the field. The issue for Miller heading into the regular season is that Minnesota's frontcourt depth will make it difficult for him to earn consistent rotation minutes. |
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Leonard Miller Miller (finger) cleared for contact, 5-on-5 work
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 7:47 AM
Timberwolves PR
Leonard Miller (finger) has been cleared for contact and will be available to play on Monday.
Analysis: Miller will be cleared a couple days earlier than expected after initially being expected to miss at least two weeks. He may get an opportunity to play a significant role against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions, but he likely won't have a consistent place in the rotation at the start of the regular season. |
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Jaden McDaniels Jaden McDaniels records 7/6/2/1 line in 23 minutes
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 4:21 PM
Jaden McDaniels finished Thursday's loss to the Knicks with seven points (2-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: McDaniels, who did not play in Monday's exhibition against the Pacers, logged 23 minutes in his first action of the preseason. He has a Yahoo! ADP of 110.2, and fantasy managers could be undervaluing the Timberwolves' wing. McDaniels was nearly a top-75 player in nine-cat formats last season and can provide similar value this season. However, the 2024-25 campaign was also the first in which McDaniels finished as a top-100 player. Given the production throughout McDaniels' career, it's understandable why some may not be ready to hop onto the bandwagon just yet. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards scores game-high 17 vs. New York
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 4:18 PM
Anthony Edwards recorded 17 points (6-of-17 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Through two preseason games, Edwards has shot a combined 12-of-32 from the field. While that obviously isn't great, there's little for fantasy managers to be concerned about. When the regular season begins, Edwards will be good to go and is worth selecting with a first-round pick in standard league drafts. He took on a slightly different role on Thursday, as starting point guard Mike Conley was given the night off. Edwards did not record any assists in that role against the Knicks, but he's averaged at least 4.4 helpers per game each of the last three seasons. |
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Donte DiVincenzo DiVincenzo, McDaniels among starters Thursday
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 1:13 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert will start Thursday's exhibition against the Knicks.
Analysis: McDaniels is in the starting lineup after sitting out Minnesota's preseason opener against the Timberwolves, bumping Naz Reid to the bench. The other change is DiVincenzo, who steps in with Mike Conley unavailable. The change to the perimeter means Anthony Edwards will be asked to do more playmaking for others in addition to his usual scoring. With Conley turning 38 later this month, DiVincenzo's playing time may increase during the regular season, even if he remains in a reserve role. |
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Joe Ingles Joe Ingles (groin) out at least one week
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 11:47 AM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Joe Ingles (groin) will be re-evaluated in one week.
Analysis: Ingles, who re-signed with the Timberwolves on a one-year deal in July, did not play in the team's preseason opener. Thursday afternoon, it was announced that the veteran guard had been diagnosed with a strained left groin and would be re-evaluated in one week. Ingles' absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed to play consistent rotation minutes. |
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Johnny Juzang Juzang drops 20 with six triples off bench
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
Johnny Juzang led the Timberwolves with 20 points (6-of-9 FGs), two rebounds, one block and six three-pointers against the Pacers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Juzang, who signed a non-guaranteed deal with Minnesota in August, made a big impact on the scoreboard for a second consecutive game. After scoring 16 points in Minnesota's first game of the preseason on Saturday, Juzang topped that mark in this loss to Indiana. This isn't enough to lock him in for a roster spot, but it certainly helps strengthen his case. |
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Jaylen Clark Jaylen Clark, Delon Wright exit after collision
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 3:48 PM
Chris Hine
Jaylen Clark (neck) and Delon Wright (head) will not return to Tuesday's game between the Pacers and the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Clark had a collision with Delon Wright that left Wright down on the floor for a while, which ends the night of both players prematurely. Clark's head went right into Wright's chin while he was attempting to take the ball, and the hit was hard enough for Clark to leave with neck spasms. Hopefully, neither will miss an extended period of time. |
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Bones Hyland Hyland scores 18 points vs. former team
Sat, Oct 4, 2025, 5:32 PM
Bones Hyland led the Timberwolves with 18 points (5-of-8 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers in a 126-116 win over the Nuggets on Saturday.
Analysis: Hyland signed with Minnesota just a few weeks prior to this game after closing last season on a two-way contract with them. He's still looking to get a guaranteed deal, and this performance will certainly help his cause. However, even if he remains with them this season, he won't play a large enough role to impact fantasy basketball. |
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Donte DiVincenzo Donte DiVincenzo (toe) â110 percent' healthy
Fri, Oct 3, 2025, 6:18 AM
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Donte DiVincenzo (toe) said this week that he feels â110 percentâ after deciding to forego offseason surgery.
Analysis: DiVincenzo was limited last season by a case of turf toe on his left great toe, missing six weeks in the middle of the season as a result. However, while he did decide to pass up the opportunity to play for Italy at EuroBasket to rest the toe, the Timberwolves guard also decided against surgery. âI had the option to get surgery. I elected not to,â DiVincenzo said Monday. âSurgery would have put me out, I think, five, six months, and we put a plate in the shoe to restrict that mobility of my toe. ⦠Because now the season ended, I pulled the plate out of my shoe. I want to get back to being my normal self, and so it's all precautionary. There's nothing to worry about to start the season.â DiVincenzo's role may expand this season, whether he starts or comes off the bench, as starting point guard Mike Conley turns 38 later this month and the Timberwolves lost Nickeil Alexander-Walker in free agency. |
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Leonard Miller Leonard Miller (finger) out at least two weeks
Wed, Oct 1, 2025, 5:48 AM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Leonard Miller (finger) will be out for at least two weeks.
Analysis: Miller suffered a laceration of the fifth finger on his right hand during Tuesday's practice. With the timeline provided by the team, there's no guarantee he'll be fully healthy in time for the start of the regular season. Also, the injury prevents Miller from competing for rotation minutes in training camp after failing to make a dent in his first two seasons with the Timberwolves. |
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Bones Hyland Timberwolves sign Bones Hyland
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 9:01 AM
NBA Transactions
Timberwolves signed Bones Hyland.
Analysis: Hyland split last season between the Clippers and Timberwolves, with the latter signing him to a two-way contract in late February after Atlanta waived him. The former first-round pick appeared in 24 games, averaging 6.2 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 10.0 minutes. Hyland will compete for rotation minutes off the bench, which limits his fantasy potential. |
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Enrique Freeman Enrique Freeman signs two-way deal with Minnesota
Fri, Aug 1, 2025, 7:29 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Enrique Freeman has signed a two-way deal with the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Selected by the Pacers in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, Freeman made a major impact in 2025 Summer League action with averages of 16.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks. |
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Johnny Juzang Johnny Juzang inks one-year deal with Wolves
Fri, Aug 1, 2025, 7:25 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Johnny Juzang has signed a one-year deal with the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Juzang played the first three years of his career with the Jazz before being waived on June 30. The Wolves will utilize his strong three-point shooting abilities after Juzang shot 38.4% from beyond the arc across his last two seasons. |
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Leonard Miller Leonard Miller scores 20, adds eight rebounds
Tue, Jul 15, 2025, 1:57 PM
Leonard Miller finished with 20 points (8-of-12 FGs, 3-of-7 FTs), eight rebounds, one steal and one three-pointer against the Pistons on Tuesday.
Analysis: After only scoring six points in nine minutes on Saturday, Miller was able to bounce back with his second 20-point game of the summer. Entering his third season, it's unclear what Miller's role will look like, but he's a talented player that can contribute in a variety of ways on both ends of the floor. More performances this summer will help his case to earn minutes. |
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Leonard Miller Leonard Miller records 20 points, nine rebounds
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 12:09 PM
Leonard Miller recorded 20 points (9-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, two steals and three blocks in Thursday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: The 33rd overall pick in the 2023 draft, Miller has yet to establish himself as a player worthy of consistent opportunities in Minnesota. That makes this summer league experience crucial for him, even though his contract for the 2025-26 season is guaranteed. Miller looked good on Thursday, playing at a high level on both ends of the floor. He isn't someone fantasy managers will be targeting in most drafts, but Miller is worth tracking to see if he can provide Minnesota with added value off the bench. |
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Joe Ingles Joe Ingles to return to Minny on one-year deal
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 7:00 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports SF Joe Ingles will sign a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Ingles will be back for a 12th NBA season, and he'll likely play a role similar to the one he played in 2024-25. The veteran logged just six minutes per game across 19 appearances for the Wolves a season ago, and he'll be a locker room guy rather than an impactful, on-court option. Fantasy managers can safely leave him on the waiver wire after he goes unselected in 2025-26 drafts. |
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Julius Randle Shams: Julius Randle plans to re-sign with Wolves
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 7:28 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Julius Randle intends to sign a three-year, $100 million deal to remain with the Timberwolves.
Analysis: A few days after it was reported that Naz Reid agreed to a new deal with the Timberwolves, Randle has reportedly done the same. His new deal will include a player option for the 2027-28 season. While there were some early hiccups, Randle had a productive debut season in Minnesota. In 69 games, he averaged 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 32.3 minutes. The returns of Randle and Reid will likely mean free agent guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker heads elsewhere, as other teams can offer him more than the Timberwolves can. Detroit is one team rumored to be highly interested in signing Alexander-Walker. |
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Naz Reid Shams: Naz Reid plans to remain with Minnesota
Fri, Jun 27, 2025, 2:58 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Naz Reid plans to sign a five-year, $125 million deal to stay with the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Fresh off their second consecutive trip to the Western Conference Finals, the Timberwolves hope to keep most of their core together for another run. Reid, who opted out of the final year of his current deal, has been a key piece off the bench for Chris Finch's team, and retaining him would be immense. Finch said earlier this month that he expects Reid and Julius Randle to return to the team next season. Reid staying in Minnesota likely keeps him in the sixth-man role, which limits his fantasy ceiling. However, he's still worth selecting in all league drafts. |
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