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Ayo Dosunmu Ayo Dosunmu scores 11 points in Timberwolves debut
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 11:48 AM
Ayo Dosunmu amassed 11 points (4-of-11 FGs), one rebound, one assist, two steals and three three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: As expected, Dosunmu was part of the Timberwolves' bench rotation in his first appearance on Sunday. And his 25 minutes led the Timberwolves reserves, one more than Naz Reid. Things could change somewhat once the Timberwolves re-sign Mike Conley, but Ayo should not struggle for playing time. Unfortunately, not much has changed regarding his fantasy value. While Dosunmu is worth rostering in 14-team leagues, his value in 12-team leagues is low unless his team is shorthanded on the perimeter. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle records 17 points, eight rebounds
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 11:47 AM
Julius Randle accounted for 17 points (6-of-15 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: Even with his modest output on Sunday, Randle continues to provide fantasy managers with excellent value. Over the past two weeks, he has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats, slightly lower than his season-long production. Randle will look to get his Week 17 off to a good start on Monday against the Hawks, the first of four games the Timberwolves will play. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards leads Timberwolves with 23 points
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 11:47 AM
Anthony Edwards finished Sunday's loss to the Clippers with 23 points (7-of-18 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Edwards and the Timberwolves were unable to bounce back from Friday's disappointing loss to the Pelicans, as Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers grabbed control early and never let go. Ant-Man's final stat line was decent, but not at the level that many fantasy managers expect of him. His streak of games with at least 30 points ended at four, and Edwards will look to start a new one on Monday against the Hawks. The Timberwolves play four games in Week 17, two on each side of the All-Star break. |
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Julian Phillips Julian Phillips (wrist) upgraded to available
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 7:49 AM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Julian Phillips (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Phillips is good to go for his Timberwolves' debut. However, he offered little fantasy value in Chicago, and that's unlikely to change in Minnesota, at least in the short term. |
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Julian Phillips Julian Phillips (wrist) questionable vs. Clippers
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 12:11 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Julian Phillips (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Phillips suffered a sprained right wrist before he was traded from Chicago to Minnesota. Due to the injury, his Timberwolves debut may be delayed a bit longer. Phillips did not play consistent rotation minutes in Chicago, and it's unknown how he fits into Minnesota's rotation. Leave him on the waiver wire. |
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Bones Hyland Bones Hyland contributes 20 points vs. NOR
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 5:33 PM
Bones Hyland tallied 20 points (6-of-11 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: While the Timberwolves await the expected return of Mike Conley and Ayo Dosunmu's debut, Hyland has held down the fort as the first guard off the bench. For the first time this season, he's recorded back-to-back 20-point games, doing so efficiently. In games against the Raptors and Pelicans, Hyland totaled 40 points on 14-of-23 shooting from the field. While he isn't a must-stream player, Bones has a higher short-term ceiling because of Minnesota's lack of perimeter depth. |
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Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert records 12 points, 16 rebounds
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 5:32 PM
Rudy Gobert recorded 12 points (5-of-12 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 16 rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks in Friday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: Gobert has hit double figures in rebounds in five consecutive games, with Friday's effort being accompanied by five âstocks.â Even with the rebounds and defensive production, the 7-foot-1 center continues to hover just inside the top-100 in nine-cat formats. However, for those willing to punt free-throw percentage, Gobert has been among the best post players to have rostered in that particular build. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle posts 24/8/7 line vs. New Orleans
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 5:32 PM
Julius Randle accounted for 24 points (9-of-18 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, seven assists and one block in Friday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: While he shot the ball well overall, Randle missed all five of his three-point attempts. The good news for fantasy managers is that he hit a high percentage from inside the arc and provided solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Over the past two weeks, Randle has been a top-50 player, which aligns with his season-long value. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards goes for game-high 35 points
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 5:31 PM
Anthony Edwards finished Friday's loss to the Pelicans with 35 points (11-of-22 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Make it four consecutive games with at least 30 points for Edwards, who led all scorers with 35 in Friday's defeat. As has been the case on multiple occasions this season, the Timberwolves' offense grew stagnant in crunch time, and that was costly. Over the past two weeks, Edwards has been a first-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats, enhancing his season-long value. The Timberwolves end Week 16 on Sunday against the Clippers. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle (thumb) upgraded to available
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 12:19 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Julius Randle (thumb) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Randle is good to go after initially being questionable for Friday's game. He'll occupy his usual place in the Timberwolves' starting lineup. |
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Mike Conley Mike Conley re-signs with Minnesota
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 7:02 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Mike Conley has re-signed with the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Conley was dealt to the Bulls and Hornets ahead of the trade deadline, but Conley will stay put in Minnesota after getting waived by Charlotte. Conley wasn't a viable fantasy option before the deadline, and that's even more true now after the Wolves brought in Ayo Dosunmu to the backcourt. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle (thumb) questionable vs. New Orleans
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 12:11 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves
Julius Randle (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Randle has been dealing with a sore left thumb for a few games, but the injury has not forced him to the sidelines. Look for the Timberwolves' forward to be available and taking on his usual responsibilities as Anthony Edwards' sidekick. |
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Julian Phillips Julian Phillips headed to Minnesota via trade
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 4:18 AM
Shams Charania
Julian Phillips has been traded to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Phillips entered the league as a defensive prospect, but that never led to consistent minutes in Chicago. He'll likely be in a similar situation in Minnesota as a depth piece, which won't lead to much production in the box score. This isn't a situation where Phillips will benefit from a change of scenery. |
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Ayo Dosunmu Shams: Ayo Dosunmu traded to Minnesota
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 4:02 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips have been traded to the Timberwolves in exchange for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round picks.
Analysis: Dosunmu spent the first 4.5 seasons of his career in his hometown of Chicago after playing three seasons at Illinois, so this will be quite the fresh start for him. Minnesota has lacked a reliable point guard this season, and they just traded Mike Conley this week. Dosunmu may not start, but he should be one of the primary options off the bench and spend a ton of time on the floor as a lead ball handler. With Dillingham included in the deal, Bones Hyland and Jaylen Clark will be the other point guards in Minnesota. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle has 17/4/4 line in win over Raptors
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:21 PM
Julius Randle had 17 points (7-of-18 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: It's no secret that Randle is dealing with a sore left thumb on his shooting hand. Now he's shot below 40 percent from the field in three of his last four games. Maybe the two are unrelated, but his status is certainly worth monitoring going forward. The Timberwolves' next game is Friday against the Pelicans. |
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Bones Hyland Bones Hyland has 20/7/3 line in win over Raptors
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:12 PM
Bones Hyland had 20 points (8-of-12 FGs), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Hyland was instrumental in Wednesday's win over the Raptors. The 25-year-old point guard was instant offense with 20 points on 12 field goal attempts and four three-pointers off the bench. Only Anthony Edwards had more points for the Timberwolves in the 128-126 victory. Hyland's scoring isn't consistent enough for him to have much fantasy value when Edwards is available. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards has 30 points in win over Raptors
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:03 PM
Anthony Edwards had 30 points (11-of-23 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, three steals, one block and one three-pointer in the Timberwolves' 128-126 victory over the Raptors on Wednesday.
Analysis: With the Timberwolves leading by two points with just over one minute remaining at the end of regulation, Edwards drove the lane on Raptors forward Brandon Ingram before hitting a turnaround jumper that gave his team a two-possession lead. The 24-year-old shooting guard was excellent in the fourth quarter as the Timberwolves came back from down 10 points to win. Edwards has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. He'll have another chance for a big game Friday against the Pelicans. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle (thumb) available Wednesday
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 12:28 PM
Julius Randle (thumb) is available for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Randle is still dealing with a sore left thumb, which happens to be on his shooting hand. The 31-year-old power forward appears ready to continue playing through the injury. Randle's had 27 and 19 points in his last two game since incurring the injury, so it isn't slowing him down very much, which is great news for fantasy managers. |
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Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards (elbow) upgraded to available
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 12:25 PM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Edwards (elbow) is available for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Edwards is set to play after initially being listed as questionable with a sore left elbow. He'll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, and there may be more on-ball playmaking opportunities for Edwards since the Timberwolves traded Mike Conley on Tuesday. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle (thumb) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 11:07 AM
Julius Randle (thumb) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Randle continues to deal with soreness in his left thumb, which is difficult to deal with for a left-handed shooter. The 31-year-old power forward was able to play through the injury Monday against the Grizzlies. If Randle is out Wednesday, Jaylen Clark could move into the starting lineup and Naz Reid would have a higher ceiling. |
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