DAISHEN NIX NEWS

Back to NBA club Minnesota recalled Nix from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Wednesday.

Impact Nix posted 20 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals during Iowa's G League win over the Motor City Cruise on Wednesday morning. Nix has yet to appear in an NBA regular-season contest this season after making 15 appearances last year.

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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix goes off for Iowa Wolves The Timberwolves reserve dropped 45 points in a win over the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Saturday night.

NOVEMBER 10 • SACBEE.COM

Inks two-way contract Nix signed a two-way contract with the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Nix will be on a two-way deal with Minnesota for a second consecutive season after appearing in 15 games with the T-Wolves in 2023-24. Considering he played sparingly last season and Minnesota spent its' first-round pick on a point guard in Rob Dillingham, Nix should spend most of the upcoming season in the G League.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to NBA club Minnesota transferred Nix from the G League's Iowa Wolves to the Timberwolves on Monday.

Impact Minnesota is dealing with numerous absences before Monday's game in Utah, so Nix has been recalled and will provide emergency depth. However, he's made only 12 NBA appearances this season and has played double-digit minutes just once.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to main roster Nix was called up to the Timberwolves roster in advance of Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City.

Impact Nix has logged just 21 total minutes across six appearances for Minnesota this season. The Timberwolves' frontcourt is set to be fully healthy Tuesday, so Nix is unlikely to factor in the rotation.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA The Timberwolves transferred Nix from the Iowa Wolves of the G League on Saturday.

Impact Nix is averaging 1.3 points in 3.5 minutes across his previous six NBA appearances this season. He is unlikely to receive significant minutes for Minnesota.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to NBA Minnesota transferred Nix to the NBA club from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Wednesday.

Impact NIx, Luka Garza, Josh Minott and Wendell Moore were all sent to the G League earlier Wednesday to presumably practice but have since returned to the NBA club. Nix has appeared in four NBA games this season but has yet to play more than three minutes in any contest.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to NBA club Minnesota transferred Nix to the NBA club from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Tuesday.

Impact Nix, Luka Garza, Leonard Miller, Josh Minott and Wendell Moore were all sent to the G League earlier Tuesday to presumably practice but have since returned to the NBA club. Nix has appeared in four NBA game this season but has yet to play more than three minutes.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way deal The Timberwolves signed Nix to a two-way contract Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact After Minnesota released Matt Ryan, Nix was able to take his two-way spot. Nix has made 81 NBA appearances across two seasons with Houston but will split time between the NBA and G League in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in 11 minutes Nix notched zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound and two assists over 11 minutes during Sunday's 134-109 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Nix was a non-factor in the loss, continuing what has been an underwhelming stretch of games. He has failed to score double-digits since late February, despite the fact he has been a part of the rotation on most nights. While the Rockets are clearly building for the future, it is unlikely Nix features heavily in their long-term plans. His fantasy value is basically non-existent at this point.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine off bench Nix recorded nine points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes during Friday's 151-114 loss to Memphis.

Impact Nix's minutes have been fairly low, but he was able to get a good chunk of minutes in garbage time Friday. The Rockets have a back-to-back set coming up starting Sunday, so he could be a candidate to see more minutes if the Rockets sit some veterans.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Nix will move back to the bench Saturday against the Bulls, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Kevin Porter (thigh contusion) is returning from a one-game absence, so there are no surprises here. Nix did not take advantage of his expanded opportunity Thursday versus Indiana, as he was held to six points on 25 percent shooting in 35 minutes.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to deliver in start Nix chipped in six points (3-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists across 35 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 134-125 overtime loss to Indiana.

Impact Nix moved into the starting lineup Thursday, replacing Kevin Porter, who was ruled out due to a thigh injury. Despite playing 35 minutes, Nix failed to come through with the goods. While TyTy Washington continues to bide his time on the bench, head coach Stephen Silas has thus far refused to shake up the team's rotation. As long as Nix continues to log meaningful minutes, he is at least worth a look in deeper formats.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start against Indiana Coach Stephen Silas said Nix is expected to be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game versus the Pacers, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Nix is slated to replace Kevin Porter (thigh) in the starting five Thursday despite not seeing any playing time in the last two games. Nix is averaging 6.8 points, 4.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 28.7 minutes across his previous six outings starting this season.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins reserves Nix will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Nix has rotated starts at the point guard spot with Kevin Porter (foot) out since Jan. 11 but will come off the bench in Porter's first game back. However, Porter will be under a rather severe minutes restriction Wednesday, so Nix should be expected to see 12-15 minutes off the bench but is not in fantasy consideration.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 with five dimes Nix recorded 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and five assists across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 133-112 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Nix scored a season-high 16 points off the bench against the Trail Blazers on Sunday, and after he was rewarded with the start Tuesday, he posted a decent stat line while recording a second straight game with double-digit scoring figures. Nix could very well remain in the starting lineup when the Rockets take on the Grizzlies on Wednesday, but his long-term place in the first unit will be tied to the return date of Kevin Porter (foot).

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Nix is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Nix will replace TyTy Washington in the starting lineup Tuesday. Nix, a second-year guard, is averaging 5.4 points, 3.8 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 29.2 minutes across his previous five starts this season.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 16 points Nix contributed 16 points (7-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 131-114 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Nix saw his most minutes since a Feb. 3 start and scored a season-high 16 points despite inefficient shooting. With Jalen Green (groin) joining Kevin Porter (foot) in street clothes the last two games, Nix has been elevated to the top guard off the bench behind TyTy Washington and Jae'Sean Tate. Nix should continue to play 20-plus minutes while Houston's top two guards are out, but due to his inconsistent shooting, he remains a risky play in most fantasy leagues. It's also expected that Porter and Green could be back on the floor for Houston within the next couple of games.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Nix isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Kings, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Nix drew a start in each of his team's last four contests due to the absence of Kevin Porter (foot), Jalen Green (calf) and Alperen Sengun (illness), but he'll return to a bench role Monday evening. Nix finished with three points, two rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes during his last contest off the bench Jan. 26 against Cleveland.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Nix will start Saturday's game against the Pistons, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Nix will make his second start of the season with the Rockets down Kevin Porter (foot), Jalen Green (calf) and Alperen Sengun (illness). In his prior start, Nix played 36 minutes but struggled, posting one point, one rebound, two assists, one steal and four turnovers.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Nix isn't starting Monday's game against the Lakers, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Nix drew a spot start Sunday with both Jalen Green (suspension) and Kevin Porter (foot) out, but he'll return to a bench role now that Green has been reinstated. Nix has struggled to see much action in a bench role, averaging 2.0 points and 1.0 assists in 3.6 minutes over his last five contests as a reserve.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Clippers Nix will start at point guard in Sunday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact He'll pick up his first start of the season while Houston is down of its top two guards for the day in Jalen Green (suspension) and Kevin Porter (foot). Meanwhile, forward Jae'Sean Tate, who had been seeing some run as a backup point guard of late, is also suspended for the contest. Look for the Rockets to rely on Nix and rookie TyTy Washington to handle most of the minutes at point guard Sunday, even though both players had been on the outside of head coach Stephen Silas' rotation.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in rotation Thursday Nix totaled seven points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two assists over four minutes during Thursday's 129-114 loss to Dallas.

Impact Nix logged four minutes in the loss, re-entering the rotation, albeit in garbage time. After playing as the primary backup behind Kevin Porter, Nix has since fallen out of the rotation, ceding his spot to TyTy Washington. Given the recent trajectory, Nix figures to be nothing more than a last resort in both fantasy and reality.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nine assists, three steals in loss Nix ended with four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds, nine assists and three steals across 24 minutes during Monday's 124-105 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Nix handed out a career-high nine assists in the loss, logging more than 20 minutes for just the fourth time this season. He continues to play backup minutes over Tyty Washington, something that could eventually change should the coaching staff opt to utilize some common sense. While he has been playing regular minutes, Nix should be viewed as nothing more than an assists streamer in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five points in 12 minutes Nix finished Sunday's 97-92 win over the Bucks with five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 12 minutes.

Impact Nix continues to play a marginal role off the bench, logging fewer than 20 minutes for the 10th consecutive game. He has scored in double-digits only once thus far, sitting outside the top 300 for the season. Outside of very deep formats, there is no reason to have him on your radar.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE