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Jaden McDaniels Jaden McDaniels tallies 21 points, full stat line
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 7:03 PM
Jaden McDaniels accumulated 21 points (7-of-15 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in 42 minutes during Friday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: McDaniels struggled from three, making one of his seven attempts, but the overall production was solid. Rostered in 59 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has provided top-60 value in eight-cat formats over the past three weeks. Shooting 49.6 percent from the field and 84.6 percent from the foul line, McDaniels has averaged 17.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.1 blocks, and 1.4 three-pointers per game. Like Naz Reid, Jaden boasts a higher fantasy ceiling with Julius Randle (groin) out of the lineup. |
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Naz Reid Naz Reid records 22/8/3/1/3 line vs. Rockets
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 6:59 PM
Naz Reid logged 34 minutes in Friday's loss to the Rockets, accounting for 22 points (9-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, three blocks and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Rudy Gobert's lower back spasms flared up on Thursday, so Reid served as Minnesota's starting center for a second straight game. And he had another solid offensive showing, surpassing the 20-point mark for the fourth time in five games. Over the past three weeks, Reid has provided top-30 value in eight-cat formats, averaging 19.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.4 blocks, and 2.8 three-pointers per game. He'll remain a starter as long as Julius Randle (groin) is unavailable, which raises Reid's fantasy ceiling. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards cools off after hot start vs. HOU
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 6:51 PM
Anthony Edwards shot 13-of-32 from the field and 7-of-10 from the foul line in Friday's loss to the Rockets, tallying 37 points, four rebounds, three assists, one block, and four three-pointers in 39 minutes.
Analysis: Edwards was rolling during the first half of Friday's game, scoring 25 of the Timberwolves' 67 points. However, the Rockets were even more intent on sending bodies at the Ant-Man after halftime, and he would score 12 points in the second half (three in the fourth quarter). With Julius Randle (groin) and Donte DiVincenzo (toe) out, Edwards has taken on even more of the offensive workload, and the field goal percentage has suffered on some nights. However, despite shooting 38.9 percent from the field over the past three weeks, he has been a top-15 player in eight-cat formats. |
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Mike Conley Mike Conley scores two points in return to action
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 6:21 PM
Mike Conley shot 0-of-3 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line in Friday's loss to the Rockets, tallying four points, two rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 24 minutes.
Analysis: Conley returned to the lineup on Friday after missing four games with a sprained right index finger, and he offered little value beyond the five assists. Many fantasy managers expected the veteran point guard to be little more than a late-round option in 12-team leagues, and that's how things have played out. Conley has provided 12th-round value in nine-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo ADP (134). Even with the limited production, Conley will be a starter as long as the Timberwolves remain without Julius Randle (groin) and Donte DiVincenzo (toe). |
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Mike Conley Mike Conley (finger) available vs. Houston Friday
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 2:16 PM
Alan Horton
Mike Conley (finger) is available to play against the Rockets on Friday.
Analysis: Conley will be back in the lineup after missing Minnesota's last four games before the All-Star break. He will likely return to his typical spot in the starting lineup, which will push Nickeil Alexander-Walker back to the bench. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards (groin) available vs. Houston
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 2:11 PM
Alan Horton
Anthony Edwards (groin) is available to play against the Rockets on Friday.
Analysis: The groin injury that prevented Edwards from playing in the All-Star Game resulted in him being listed as questionable to play against Houston. However, Edwards will be able to play through it. He scored 41 points against the Rockets two weeks before this game and will look to have another big scoring night. |
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Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert (back) downgraded to out Friday
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 2:11 PM
Alan Horton
Rudy Gobert (back) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Gobert, who missed Minnesota's final game before the All-Star break with lower back spasms, experienced a flare-up on Thursday. Jaylen Clark could make a second consecutive start with the veteran center sidelined, with Naz Reid sliding into the starting center role. Due to Minnesota's depth concerns, Clark is worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues. |
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Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert (back) questionable Friday vs. Rockets
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 12:03 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Rudy Gobert (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Lower back spasms kept Gobert out of Minnesota's final game before the All-Star break, a February 13 win over the Thunder. That night, the Timberwolves went small, with Jaylen Clark moving into the starting lineup and Naz Reid shifting to the center position. While Clark could get another start if Gobert remains out, he hasn't reached the point where he's a must-stream player. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards (groin) questionable Friday vs HOU
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 11:57 AM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Edwards was healthy going into the All-Star break, but a groin issue kept him out of Sunday's exhibition in San Francisco. With Mike Conley (finger) also questionable, there's a chance the Timberwolves will need to play a new backcourt on Friday. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is the player to add if Edwards sits, while Rob Dillingham will have additional value if Conley is also out. |
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Mike Conley Mike Conley (finger) questionable vs. Houston
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 11:57 AM
Timberwolves PR
Mike Conley (finger) is questionable to play against the Rockets on Friday.
Analysis: Conley missed Minnesota's final four games before the All-Star break, and there is a chance that he remains out for their first game back. If that happens, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will remain in the starting unit, with rookies Rob Dillingham and Jaylen Clark filling out extra minutes off the bench. |
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Donte DiVincenzo DiVincenzo (toe) cleared for non-contact drills
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 11:13 AM
Christopher Hine
Donte DiVincenzo (toe) has been cleared to participate in non-contact basketball activities.
Analysis: Thursday's update is a step in the right direction for DiVincenzo, who has been out since January 15 with a sprained left great toe. However, he's only been cleared to resume non-contact basketball activities and remains out. Mike Conley will continue to start while DiVincenzo sits, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker being next in line on nights when the Timberwolves are also without the veteran point guard. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle (groin) cleared for five-on-five
Thu, Feb 20, 2025, 11:11 AM
Dane Moore
Julius Randle (groin) has been cleared for full contact practice.
Analysis: Randle has been sidelined since January 30, and the latest report said that Randle would be re-evaluated on February 19. The team is still listing him as out, so he won't play in Houston on Friday. However, a return doesn't appear to be far off. When Randle is back, Naz Reid will likely return to playing a significant role off the bench. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards (groin) doesn't play in ASG
Sun, Feb 16, 2025, 3:16 PM
Jon Krawczynski
Anthony Edwards (groin) didn't play in the All-Star Game.
Analysis: Edwards said that if he had a longer warm-up he may have tried to play, but he didn't have enough time to test out his groin, so he didn't risk it. Edwards was dealing with soreness in his right hip prior to the All-Star break, but he was able to play in Minnesota's last three games. The Timberwolves don't play their next game until Friday in Houston. Edwards should have time to rest up, but managers should keep an eye on the injury report as that game approaches. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards records 23/8/7/3 line vs. Thunder
Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 6:16 PM
Anthony Edwards struggled with his shot on Thursday and finished with 23 points (5-of-18 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and three three-pointers against the Thunder.
Analysis: Since Edwards' streak of 40-point games ended, he has struggled to score at his normal rate. He scored 28 points on Wednesday, but he shot 10-of-33 from the floor. Edwards made just two of his 10 shot attempts in the first half, and things didn't go much better after halftime. He was still able to help Minnesota get the win entering the All-Star break, and it has been over a month since Edwards scored less than 20 points in a game. After making his third All-Star appearance this weekend, Edwards will look to shoot the ball more efficiently when the Timberwolves return to the court in Houston on February 21. |
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Naz Reid Naz Reid tallies 27/13/7 line as starting center
Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 6:13 PM
Naz Reid stuffed the stat sheet on Thursday with 27 points (11-of-18 FGs), 13 rebounds, seven assists, one block and three three-pointers in a 116-101 win over the Thunder.
Analysis: With Rudy Gobert sidelined with back spasms, Reid was able to slide over to the starting center role. Reid has been starting at power forward in place of Julius Randle (groin), but with Gobert out of the lineup, he was able to have one of his best performances of the season against arguably the best defensive team in the NBA. Reid has provided third-round value over the past two weeks as a starter, though that could come to an end soon with Julius Randle set to be re-evaluated next week. |
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Anthony Edwards MIN starting NAW, Edwards, Clark, McDaniels, Reid
Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 2:05 PM
Timberwolves PR
The Timberwolves will start Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Anthony Edwards (hip), Jaylen Clark, Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid against the Thunder on Thursday.
Analysis: Edwards is still dealing with some soreness in his right hip, but he will be available to play through it for a third straight game. With Rudy Gobert (back) sidelined, Minnesota will roll out a smaller starting lineup with Reid at center. That allows Jaylen Clark to get the first start of his career. |
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Mike Conley Mike Conley (finger) ruled out vs. Oklahoma City
Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 12:55 PM
Christopher Hine
Mike Conley (finger) has been ruled out against the Thunder on Thursday.
Analysis: This will be a fourth straight absence for Conley as he continues to deal with a sprained right index finger. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will continue to start in place of Conley, though Anthony Edwards (hip) is still questionable. If Edwards is sidelined, rookie Rob Dillingham will likely return to the starting lineup. Jaylen Clark is also a candidate to take on extra minutes with Conley out. |
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Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert (back) out Thursday vs. OKC
Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 12:54 PM
Alan Horton on Twitter
Rudy Gobert (back) is out for Thursday's matchup with the Thunder.
Analysis: With Julius Randle already ruled out, Gobert's absence means Naz Reid should see huge minutes. Reid has averaged 20/9/3 with 2.3 stocks across 36.3 minutes over his last six games. |
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Mike Conley Mike Conley (finger) questionable vs. Thunder
Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 8:24 AM
Mike Conley (finger) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Conley is in danger of missing a fourth straight game on Thursday. Rob Dillingham hasn't started in the previous three games Conley has missed, but will be a key player to watch. There's potential for a major blowout in this game if multiple Timberwolves starters sit. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert questionable vs. OKC
Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 8:19 AM
Anthony Edwards (hip) and Rudy Gobert (back) are questionable for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Edwards is dealing with right hip soreness while Gobert is having lower back spasms. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Naz Reid and Nickeil-Alexander Walker if it starts to seem likely that both starters will sit ahead of All-Star weekend. |
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