FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
AUSTIN RIVERS
Mo Bamba suspended 4 games, Austin Rivers 3 for brawl Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba was suspended four games without pay and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers three for their roles in F...
Bamba, Rivers, Suggs all suspended after Magic-Wolves dustup The NBA has suspended Orlando’s Mo Bamba for four games and Minnesota’s Austin Rivers for three games for their roles in an on-court alterca...
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Bamba, Rivers, Suggs all suspended after Magic-Wolves dustup
The NBA has suspended Orlando’s Mo Bamba for four games and Minnesota’s Austin Rivers for three games for their roles in an on-court altercation on Friday nightFEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Draws three-game suspension The NBA announced Saturday that Rivers has received a three-game suspension without pay for his role in an on-court altercation that occurred in Friday's 127-120 loss to the Magic.
Impact Rivers was ejected late in the third quarter of Friday's contest when he engaged in an altercation with Magic center Mo Bamba, who was on the bench. Bamba left the bench and threw punches at Rivers, with the NBA handing the Magic big man a four-game ban for his actions. Since Rivers retaliated by throwing punches, he drew a three-game suspension of his own. Rivers will begin serving the ban in Sunday's game against the Nuggets and won't be eligible to play until next Friday in Memphis.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
With Donovan Mitchell, Dillon Brooks, Austin Rivers And Mo Bamba, Are NBA Fights Making A Comeback? There were two fights in different games this week that led to plenty ejections
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mo Bamba told Austin Rivers 'this ain't high school anymore' to prompt fight Kevon Harris: All [Mo Bamba] said was “This ain’t high school no mo” when he missed the 3 Source: Twitter What’s the buzz on Twitter? Kurt...
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Austin Rivers on SCUFFLE with Mo Bamba, Postgame Interview
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Magic beat Wolves 127-120 after fight, 5 players ejected
Cole Anthony had 20 points and fellow reserve Moritz Wagner scored 19 as Orlando’s bench propelled the Magic to a 127-120 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves that included a fig...FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin Rivers-Mo Bamba fight: Five players ejected in Timberwolves-Magic scrap Mo Bamba and Austin Rivers got into a fight during the third quarter of the Timberwolves-Magic game.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Fight between Magic, Timberwolves leads to 5 players ejected
A fight broke out and punches were thrown during the game between the Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday nightFEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ejected Friday Rivers was ejected from Friday's game against Orlando after an altercation with Mo Bamba.
Impact Things escalated quickly as Rivers approached Bamba on Orlando's bench, which resulted in five players getting ejected. Both Rivers and Bamba could be looking at suspensions. Rivers missing time could open things up a bit more for Jaylen Nowell.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mo Bamba Ran Off the Bench to FIGHT Austin Rivers 😱 HEATED MOMENT
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Positive impact in win Rivers amassed 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, four rebounds, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 119-114 overtime victory over Golden S...
Impact The five assists tied a season-high total for Rivers, who has settled into a key role on the second unit. He's played at least 20 minutes in each of his last 11 appearances and should continue to be a mainstay in the Minnesota rotation until the team gets one or both of Jordan McLaughlin and Karl-Anthony Towns back from long-term absences due to calf strains.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Continues to see meaningful minutes Rivers closed Friday's 111-100 win over Memphis with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and two steals in 21 minutes.
Impact Rivers saw at least 20 minutes for the eighth straight game, yet his fantasy rank would say otherwise. Despite having carved out a consistent role for himself, Rivers is well outside the top 250 over the past two weeks, averaging 5.8 points to go with a huge bunch of nothing. Given what we know about Rivers, he would need upwards of 32 minutes to be considered in 12-team leagues, which seems very unlikely at this point.
JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Rivers: 'Kyrie Irving has the sexiest game on the basketball court' RingerNBA: “I look for individual play. I could give a s*** about a team.” @AustinRivers25 tells @paush who’s on his must-watch League Pass...
JANUARY 27, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Austin Rivers Shares Controversial Take on Steph Curry Austin Rivers believes Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry gets help from the refs
JANUARY 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Austin Rivers Shares Controversial Take on Steph Curry Austin Rivers believes Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry gets help from the refs
JANUARY 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Austin Rivers Shares Controversial Take on Steph Curry Austin Rivers believes Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry gets help from the refs
JANUARY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Available Saturday Rivers (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Impact After missing two games with a bruised left knee, the veteran guard will be back in the rotation. This month, he's averaging 6.9 points, 2.5 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 25.1 minutes.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Participates in shootaround Rivers (knee) went through shootaround Saturday but will remain a game-time call against Houston, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
Impact Rivers has missed two games with a left knee contusion but looks to be working his way back to the court. While it's certainly positive that he was able to take part in shootaround, Rivers' availability will come down to how he feels going through warmups.
JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Considered questionable Rivers (knee) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Rockets.
Impact Rivers has missed back-to-back games due to a bruised left knee and could miss a third straight Saturday, depending on how things go over the next 24 hours. If the veteran guard remains out, expect Jaylen Nowell to continue handling the top backup guard stop behind D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards (hip).
JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Russell scores 16 points in 4th, Wolves beat Raptors 128-126
D’Angelo Russell scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards had 23 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 128-126 on Thursday nig...JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Thursday Rivers (knee) is out for Thursday's contest against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Rivers will miss his second consecutive contest with a bruised left knee. Jaylen Nowell could see an increased role for Minnesota while Rivers is out.
JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable vs. Raptors Rivers (knee) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Raptors.
Impact Rivers sat out Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets with a bruised left knee, which may cause him to remain out Thursday. Rudy Gobert (groin), Anthony Edwards (hip) and Taurean Prince (ankle) are also questionable.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Officially ruled out Rivers (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Impact Rivers has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to a left knee contusion. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's game versus the Raptors.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
