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Nickeil Alexander-Walker - Starting sans ConleyAlexander-Walker will start Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

ImpactMike Conley is resting Wednesday, opening a spot in the first unit for Alexander-Walker. Though it'll be Alexander-Walker's first start of the season, he's been an important piece for the Timberwolves. He's averaging 8.4 points, 2.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 23.5 minutes per game.

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Scoot Henderson - Part of first unitHenderson will start Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

ImpactHenderson will fill in at point guard for Anfernee Simons (illness), marking the second-year guard's first start of the 2024-25 campaign. Through 12 games, Henderson is averaging 12.0 points, 4.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 25.4 minutes.

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Trail Blazers could cut ties with $160 million forward for enticing Mavericks assets | Sporting NewsThe Portland Trail Blazers could move on from their leading scorer with help from the Dallas Mavericks.

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Matisse Thybulle - Remaining out WednesdayThybulle (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Minnesota.

ImpactThybulle's next opportunity to make his season debut following knee surgery comes Sunday versus Atlanta. There is no reporting that a return is imminent.

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Robert Williams III - Resting WednesdayWIlliams (rest) will not play Wednesday versus Minnesota.

ImpactWilliams resting the second half of Portland's back-to-back is not overly surprising. The 27-year-old logged a season-high 25 minutes Tuesday, and he will look to be fresh for Sunday's game versus Atlanta.

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Anfernee Simons - Will not play WednesdaySimons (illness) will not play Wednesday versus Minnesota.

ImpactSimons became visibly shaken in the first quarter of Monday's contest versus Minnesota, dropping to a squat and appearing to be disoriented while standing on the perimeter mid-play. Simons is set to undergo further testing, but coach Chauncey Billups expects Simons to be fine. His next opportunity to take the court would come Sunday versus Atlanta.

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Mike Conley - Resting WednesdayConley won't play in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to rest purposes.

ImpactConley has failed to score in double figures in three straight games, playing less than 24 minutes in each of those contests. After a disappointing loss to Portland on Tuesday, the veteran point guard will rest during Wednesday's rematch, allowing Donte DiVincenzo, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Rob Dillingham to likely see increased roles. Conley should be back in action Friday in Sacramento.

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