AUSTIN RIVERS NEWS

Fails to score Saturday Rivers posted no counting stats in zero minutes during Saturday's 129-117 win over Houston.

Impact Rivers barely made it onto the floor in the win, registering minutes for just the fifth time this season. The Timberwolves simply don't need him out there on most nights, highlighted by the fact that he's yet to score a point all season. Barring injuries to a number of other players, Rivers is clearly an afterthought when it comes to fantasy.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gobert, Wolves extend Lakers' winless start with 111-102 win

Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Rudy Gobert added 22 points and 21 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves extended the Los Angeles Lakers’ winles...

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edwards scores 34; Wolves beat Spurs 134-122

Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, and reserve guard Jaylen Nowell had 23 points for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 134-122 win against the San Antonio Spurs

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active Wednesday Rivers (hip) is active for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.

Impact After missing the past two games with a hip injury, the veteran guard is available for the Wolves on Wednesday. Rivers has yet to score with his new squad this season through two appearances though.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Rivers (hip) is questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus Spurs.

Impact Rivers was initially listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game due to right hip soreness. However, his potential return to the lineup could mean a decreased role for Bryn Forbes.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubtful for Wednesday Rivers (hip) is doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the Spurs, Dane Moore of BringMeTheNews.com reports.

Impact Rivers is headed towards a third straight absence due to right hip soreness. He only saw nine minutes across his first two appearances of the season, so his lack of availability hasn't had a major impact on Minnesota's rotation.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Rivers will miss Monday's contest against the Spurs due to right hip soreness.

Impact Rivers popped up on the injury report with hip soreness Monday after receiving a DNP-CD in Sunday's tilt with the Thunder. Rivers does not seem to hold a significant role with Minnesota, recording nine minutes across the first two games of the season, but his absence may open up more opportunities for Jaylen Nowell, who has been impressive thus far.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves think big with Towns-Gobert tandem

The Minnesota Timberwolves have gone big in an age when most NBA teams have gone small

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exclusive: Austin Rivers Talks Career, Haters, and Playing for Doc Rivers Austin Rivers is no longer seen as just Doc Rivers’ son, and truly should have never been

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Unconcerned with his stats, Austin Rivers just wants to win with Timberwolves Veteran guard will bring defensive depth at the guard position for the Wolves off the bench.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Timberwolves' Austin Rivers Claims Ben Simmons Stretched Truth Minnesota Timberwolves veteran Austin Rivers calls out Ben Simmons.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Timberwolves sign guard Austin Rivers for depth

The Minnesota Timberwolves have finalized a contract with guard Austin Rivers

JULY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs with Minnesota The Timberwolves and Rivers agreed to a one-year deal on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact After playing in 67 games for the Nuggets last season and averaging 6.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists, Rivers joins a Minnesota backcourt with limited depth options. The 29-year-old figures to see a key role off the bench behind Anthony Edwards.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets need more than healthy Murray, Porter to contend

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone says just getting Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. back won't automatically make the team a bona fide title contender

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nuggets eye deep playoff run next season with healthy team

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets spent the season playing without injured standouts Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. They still turned in a 48-win season and earned the No. 6...

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Curry, Warriors hold off Jokic, eliminate Nuggets in Game 5

Stephen Curry scored 30 points in his return to Golden State’s starting lineup and the Warriors beat Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets 102-98 on Wednesday night to end the first-...

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic, Nuggets avoid sweep with Game 4 victory over Warriors

Nikola Jokic scored 37 points and fed Will Barton for a 3-pointer from the left corner with 8.3 seconds left, helping the Denver Nuggets avoid a series sweep with a 126-121 victory...

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Curry, Poole, Thompson lead Warriors past Nuggets, 118-113

Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole scored 27 points each, Klay Thompson made six 3-pointers on his way to 26 points and the Golden State Warriors muscled past the Denver Nuggets 118-11...

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nuggets put bickering aside, trail Warriors 2-0 in series

The bickering Denver Nuggets will try to regain their composure for Game 3 in Denver as they trail the Golden State Warriors 2-0 in the first-round series

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Curry scores 34 points off bench, Warriors lead Nuggets 2-0

Stephen Curry came off the bench for a second straight game and showed he’s healthy at last, scoring 34 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Denver Nuggets 126-106 for...

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Rivers (back) has checked back in to Monday's Game 2 against Golden State, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Rivers went to the locker room earlier in the first half with lower back pain, but he was able to return before the end of the second quarter. He'll look to provide a spark for his squad in the second half.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Rivers is questionable to return to Monday's Game 2 against the Warriors due to lower back pain, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Rivers appeared to suffer the injury during the first half, and his status for the remainder of Game 2 is now up in the air. If he's unable to return, Davon Reed and Bones Hyland could see more opportunities.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Rivers is starting Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Rivers will join the starting lineup for the second time in the last three games since several regular starters are out Sunday. He's averaged 7.4 points and 2.1 rebounds in 30.1 minutes per game in 17 starts this year.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs beat Nuggets 116-97, earn spot in play-in tournament

Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson each scored 20 points to help the San Antonio Spurs secure a spot in the play-in tournament following a 116-97 win over the Denver Nuggets

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting vs. Spurs Rivers will start Tuesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact With Jeff Green (personal) out, Rivers will get the start -- his first since March 10. In his 16 starts, he's averaged 7.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists ion 29.9 minutes.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE