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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards scores 32 points in loss to Grizz
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 11:22 AM
Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 32 points (8-of-19 FGs, 13-of-18 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, three 3-pointers and five turnovers in a 108-106 loss to the Grizzlies on Monday.
Analysis: Edwards' scoring tear continued in this game, and he has now scored at least 28 points and hit at least three 3-pointers in five straight games, which includes three games with at least 30 points during this stretch. Edwards had a chance for more on his game-winning attempt from beyond the arc, but it fell short. Unfortunately, his scoring bump has come with a lot of turnovers, and he has at least five in five of their last six games. Managers should expect more of the same in Dallas on Wednesday. |
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Naz Reid Naz Reid scores season-high 29 points in loss
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 11:15 AM
Naz Reid provided a boost off the bench with 29 points (11-of-20 FGs), eight rebounds, one assist and five 3-pointers against Memphis on Monday.
Analysis: Reid had a massive night off the bench in this game and set a new season-high for scoring. He also extended his streak of games with at least 10 points to nine games, which is his longest streak of the season. This has been a strong stretch of play for him, and he has provided top-50 value in 9-cat leagues over the last two weeks. This was the first game of a three-game week for Minnesota, though they have a four-game week after that. That is plenty of time for Reid to continue putting up excellent numbers. |
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Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert (ankle) active Monday vs. Grizzlies
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 8:14 AM
Rudy Gobert (right ankle sprain) is active for Monday's Timberwolves-Grizzlies games.
Analysis: Gobert won't miss any time with his sprained ankle. He's notched three double-doubles in his previous four games. |
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Donte DiVincenzo Shams: Donte DiVincenzo (toe) out indefinitely
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 7:01 AM
Shams Charania on Twitter
According to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania, Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (left great toe sprain) is out indefinitely.
Analysis: DiVincenzo is set to miss an extended period of time after being promoted into a starting spot in Minnesota. His absence will make way for Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Rob Dillingham to contribute more off the bench. |
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Donte DiVincenzo Donte DiVincenzo (toe) out Monday vs. Grizzlies
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 12:23 PM
Donte DiVincenzo (left great toe sprain) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: DiVincenzo is set to miss his third straight game with a toe injury. Mike Conley should continue to start with the 27-year-old shooting guard out and is usable in fantasy lineups. |
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Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert (ankle) questionable Monday vs. MEM
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 12:18 PM
Rudy Gobert (right ankle sprain) is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Gobert rolled his ankle against the Cavaliers Saturday, though the 32-year-old center was able to finish the game. While Gobert is listed as questionable Monday against the Grizzlies, he hasn't missed many games this season. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota with 28 points
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 6:09 PM
Anthony Edwards accumulated 28 points (9-of-22 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block, and four 3-pointers in 41 minutes in Saturday's loss to Cleveland.
Analysis: Edwards produced a nice point total on Saturday, but the Cavaliers made him work much harder than the Knicks did on Friday. The Timberwolves star shot below 50% from the field, but the good news is that Ant-Man kept the turnovers (two) in check and recorded a complete stat line. Over the past two weeks, Edwards has provided top-20 value in 9-cat formats. The Timberwolves play three games during Week 13, starting with Memphis on Monday. |
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Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert tallies 17 points, 12 rebounds in loss
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 6:07 PM
Rudy Gobert played 31 minutes in Saturday's loss to Cleveland, finishing with 17 points (6-of-7 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 12 rebounds, and one assist.
Analysis: While double-doubles have been somewhat common for Gobert, Saturday's point total was a departure from the norm. The 17 points are the most he's tallied in a game since December 29, when he hit that number in a win over the Spurs. Gobert remains a top-100 player for the season, but the value has decreased over the past month (13th-round). He'll look to build on Saturday's performance when the Timberwolves face Memphis on Monday. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle records 20/14/9/1 line vs. Cavaliers
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 6:06 PM
Julius Randle shot 7-of-12 from the field and 5-of-7 from the foul line in Saturday's loss to Cleveland, scoring 20 points with 14 rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 38 minutes.
Analysis: After slipping into the background in Friday's win over the Knicks, Randle was far more aggressive offensively on Saturday. Of course, Cleveland not having Evan Mobley helped, but give Randle credit for providing solid value across the board. He finished one assist shy of what would have been his first triple-double of the season, and Randle has been a top-100 player over the past two weeks. Minnesota plays three games during Week 13, starting with Memphis on Monday. |
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Leonard Miller Leonard Miller (illness) absent from injury report
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 8:44 AM
NBA Injury Report
Leonard Miller (illness) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Analysis: Miller was unavailable for Friday's win over the Knicks, but his availability does not impact fantasy basketball. Leave him on the waiver wire. |
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Donte DiVincenzo Donte DiVincenzo (toe) ruled out Saturday vs. Cavs
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 7:59 AM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Donte DiVincenzo (left great toe sprain) is out for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Analysis: DiVincenzo will miss a second straight game due to his toe injury. Mike Conley, who started Friday's win over the Knicks, is not on the injury report and will remain in that role. Unless something changes and Conley isn't available, he can be slotted into lineups. |
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Mike Conley Mike Conley tallies 13 points in spot start Friday
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 4:09 PM
Mike Conley accounted for 13 points (5-of-9 FGs), two assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 25 minutes in Friday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: With Donte DiVincenzo (toe) out, Conley made his first start since January 4 on Friday. The veteran point guard came out very aggressive, scoring 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting in the first quarter. Conley didn't offer much value beyond that, but the beginning was encouraging for a team that has needed to get off to better starts. Conley is expected to remain in the starting lineup as long as DiVincenzo is out, with the Timberwolves hosting Cleveland on Saturday. |
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Naz Reid Naz Reid hits six 3-pointers, scores 23 points
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 4:09 PM
Naz Reid finished Friday's win over the Knicks with 23 points (8-of-11 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal, and six 3-pointers in 25 minutes.
Analysis: Reid and Anthony Edwards combined to make 14 of Minnesota's 22 3-pointers on Friday, with the latter making six without a miss. The 23 points are the most the reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year has scored in a game since December 23, when he tallied that many in a loss to the Hawks. With Julius Randle (8/7/6 in 35 minutes) playing the background in his return to Madison Square Garden, Reid was one of the Timberwolves who stepped up. Minnesota hosts Cleveland on Saturday in its final Week 12 game. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards drops 36/13/7 stat line on Knicks
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 4:08 PM
NBA
Anthony Edwards shot 12-of-21 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line in Friday's 116-99 win over New York, scoring 36 points with 13 rebounds, seven assists, and eight 3-pointers in 38 minutes.
Analysis: After getting blown out by the Knicks in November, Edwards and the Timberwolves put on a 3-point shooting clinic on Friday. Minnesota shot 22-of-40 from deep, with AntMan knocking down eight. While some have complained about Edwards' 3-point attempt rate this season, it doesn't matter much when you shoot as well as he did against the Knicks. The Timberwolves head home for their final game of Week 12, as they host Cleveland on Saturday. |
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Mike Conley Mike Conley starting for DiVincenzo vs. Knicks
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 12:05 PM
Alan Horton
Mike Conley will return to the Timberwolves' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Donte DiVincenzo has a sprained toe, so Conley will return to the starting lineup. How long this lasts will depend on DiVincenzo's availability moving forward. While this boosts Conley's short-term fantasy value, Anthony Edwards will continue to have the ball in his hands a lot. |
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Leonard Miller Leonard Miller (illness) ruled out vs. Knicks
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 11:01 AM
Timberwolves PR
Leonard Miller (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against New York.
Analysis: Miller has barely played this season, so his absence in this game won't have any impact on their rotation or fantasy basketball. |
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Donte DiVincenzo Donte DiVincenzo (toe) ruled out vs. New York
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 11:00 AM
Timberwolves PR
Donte DiVincenzo (left great toe sprain) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Knicks.
Analysis: DiVincenzo injured his toe just before the end of their loss to the Warriors on Wednesday, and it will now keep him sidelined in what would've been his return to New York. Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker should make up for his absence. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards posts 28/8/2/1/1 with 4 threes
Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 7:09 PM
Anthony Edwards lit up the Warriors with 28 points (7-of-19 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block, four 3-pointers and five turnovers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Edwards didn't have a great shooting night, but he was still able to pour in the points by having a lot of success from the free throw line. After scoring 41 points in their previous game, the encore didn't provide the same excitement, but it was still part of a strong line for Minnesota's superstar. Their next game is in New York on Friday before they close out the week against the Cavaliers on Saturday. Edwards only had 17 points when they played the Knicks earlier this season, so he'll be looking to have a more productive night in this game. |
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Donte DiVincenzo Donte DiVincenzo tallies 28/6/9 line with 6 threes
Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 6:49 PM
Donte DiVincenzo led Minnesota with 28 points (9-of-19 FGs), six rebounds, nine assists, one steal and six 3-pointers in a 116-115 loss to Golden State on Wednesday.
Analysis: Though he is mostly known for his shooting ability, that wasn't the only thing that DiVincenzo provided in this game. While he did set a new season-high for scoring and had his fourth 20-point game of the season, he also led the team in assists and tied his season-high of nine dimes. It was a rough start to his tenure with the team, but he has been a top-100 player over the past two weeks and is really figuring out his role. They still have two more games this week, which will be a back-to-back on Friday and Saturday. The game on Friday will be his return to New York. |
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Jaden McDaniels Jaden McDaniels records 14/4/4/1/2 line vs. GSW
Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 6:33 PM
Jaden McDaniels posted a full line on Wednesday with 14 points (6-of-9 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and two 3-pointers against the Warriors.
Analysis: McDaniels has been playing better recently, and that continued in this game as he made an impact across the board in 9-cat leagues. Despite ranking outside the top-100 this season, McDaniels has provided fifth-round value over the last two weeks. A big reason for that has been his improvement in shooting efficiency and defensive production, both of which were on full display in this game. They still have two more games this week, with a back-to-back on Friday and Saturday. |
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