D'ANGELO RUSSELL NEWS

Timberwolves stun Grizzlies, grab Game 1 with 130-117 win

Anthony Edwards scored 36 points in his postseason debut, and the seventh-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the No. 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies 130-117 to grab home-court advantag...

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis hosts Minnesota to open playoffs

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Minnesota Timberwolves to open the Western Conference first round

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Let Patrick Beverley and the Timberwolves have their fun

Patrick Beverley and the T-Wolves let themselves enjoy the moment. That’s a vibe the NBA needs more of, Martin Rogers writes.

APRIL 14, 2022

Did Patrick Beverley, Timberwolves over-celebrate winning play-in?

Patrick Beverley let the world know just how much the T-Wolves' play-in win meant to him. But were his antics too much?

APRIL 13, 2022

Timberwolves display grit, Clippers unravel late in bizarre game

Minnesota rallied after star Karl-Anthony Towns fouled out, and the Clippers fell apart down the stretch, Melissa Rohlin writes.

APRIL 13, 2022

Delivers 29 points in victory Russell supplied 29 points (10-18 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 109-104 win over the Clippers.

Impact The Timberwolves needed big nights from Russell and Anthony Edwards to best the Clippers, and both guards delivered on a night where Karl-Anthony Towns failed to contribute his usual production. Russell suffered through a rough couple of weeks where his shots weren't landing, and he then missed two games due to a non-COVID illness. His 29-point effort in the win was his best scoring total since late February, an encouraging sign that he's heating up once again.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Russell (illness) is not listed on the Timberwolves' injury report ahead of Tuesday's play-in matchup against the Clippers.

Impact This is obviously great news for the Wolves, who were without Russell for the final two games of the regular season while he battled a non-COVID illness. As a result, Russell may have some minor rust to shake off heading into Tuesday night, but the expectation is that he'll return to his usual high-minute role in the backcourt alongside Patrick Beverley. Russell had an up-and-down finish to the regular season, averaging 14.1 points, 6.7 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.7 threes per game over his final 10 appearances. He shot just 37.0 percent from the field and 26.6 percent from three during that stretch, however.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota and Los Angeles square off in play-in game

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers take the court for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for finale Russell (illness) will not play Sunday against the Bulls, Wolves radio voice Alan Horton reports.

Impact Russell is still battling the non-COVID illness that kept him out of practice Saturday afternoon. With nothing on the line for the seventh-seed Wolves, the team will hold Russell out in hopes that he's back to full health for Tuesday's play-in game against the Clippers.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice, uncertain Sunday Russell (hamstring) missed Saturday's practice due to a non-COVID-related illness and is considered questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Clippers, Jon Krawczy...

Impact If Russell is ultimately unable to go, some combination of Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley and Jaylen Nowell would presumably eat up his minutes. Expect more clarity on his status closer to tip-off Sunday.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edwards leads Minnesota against Chicago after 49-point game

Minnesota plays the Chicago Bulls after Anthony Edwards scored 49 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 127-121 victory over the San Antonio Spurs

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Thursday Russell (hamstring) won't play in Thursday's game against San Antonio.

Impact Russell was a late addition to the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup, and now he'll sit with a sore hamstring. Expect Jordan McLaughlin and Malik Beasley to see increased run versus the Spurs. Russell will presumably be tabbed questionable for the team's season finale against Chicago on Sunday.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Russell is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs due to bilateral hamstring soreness.

Impact Russell is a late addition to the injury report, with his availability potentially coming down to a game-time call. If he sits, more time could be available for Jordan McLaughlin and Jaylen Nowell.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double Tuesday Russell logged 17 points (7-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and 11 assists over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 132-114 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Russell recorded his first double-double in nearly a month, as the guard led the squad in assists while reaching the 17-point mark for a third straight game. The Ohio State product averaged 19.4 points entering the month of March. Since then though, Russell is only averaging 14.3 points across his last 16 games played.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Russell finished Sunday's 139-132 victory over the Rockets with 22 points (7-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, nine assists and four steals over 35 minutes.

Impact The speedy point guard ended just one assist shy of putting up what would've been his first double-double since March 5, when he recorded 14 points and 15 assists in a win over the Trail Blazers. Russell has now surpassed the 20-point mark in his last two games, something he hadn't accomplished since a four-game stretch between Feb. 24 and March 1.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston hosts Minnesota on home losing streak

Houston looks to stop its 3-game home slide with a victory over Minnesota

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Towns, Edwards lead Timberwolves to 136-130 win over Nuggets

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 32 points and Anthony Edwards chipped in 18 in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 136-130 win at Denver

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shooting struggles continue Russell finished with 13 points (3-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 125-102 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Russell scored in double figures for the third time over his last five appearances, but he continues to struggle with his shot and is shooting just 30.6 percent during that span. While the poor shooting has grown worse over the last two weeks, the issue has been a season-long predicament for the lefty, as he's shooting just 40.8 percent from the field (his lowest since 2016) and 33.9 percent from three (his lowest since 2017).

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denver plays Minnesota, seeks 4th straight victory

Denver looks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Minnesota

MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wolves stop skid, avenge recent loss with romp over Mavs

Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points and nine rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves made up for a narrow loss at Dallas four days earlier by tightening up their defense and blowing o...

MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota faces Dallas in conference matchup

Minnesota plays Dallas in a matchup of Western Conference teams

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't find stroke in loss Russell amassed 18 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 110-108 loss to Dallas.

Impact Russell put up a respectable point total in the loss, but he struggled with a 6-for-16 mark from the field. The veteran point guard tied for the team lead with four assists, though that was his lowest mark in a game since Feb. 28. Russell is a valuable fantasy asset for his contributions as a scorer, three-point shooter and passer, but his value is dinged somewhat by a 41.5 percent field-goal rate.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drops nine dimes Saturday Russell provided 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt), three rebounds and nine assists over 30 minutes during Saturday's 138-119 win over Milwaukee.

Impact It was another solid performance from the 26-year-old guard. Russell's scoring has been erratic lately, as he's scored in single digits in two of his last six games, but he's dished at least six assists in nine straight contests, with averages of 14.1 points, 8.7 assists, 2.8 boards, 2.2 threes and 1.2 steals over that stretch.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lethargic in victory Wednesday Russell ended Wednesday's 124-104 win over the Lakers with six points (2-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), one rebound and six assists in 30 minutes.

Impact Russell was a no-show in the victory, turning in arguably his worst performance of the season. It mattered little as the Timberwolves easily accounted for Lakers, demonstrating just how far they have come this season in terms of overall productivity. Over the past two weeks, Russell has averaged only 12.7 points per game, well down on his season average of 18.6. Outside of a couple of minor injury concerns, he has managed to stay relatively healthy thus far and has the team poised to make the playoffs for just the second time in the past 18 years.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Murray, Spurs to host Towns and the Timberwolves

Minnesota faces San Antonio for a Western Conference matchup Monday

MARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS