Impact Nowell continues to deal with a nagging knee injury but was able to suit up in Game 1. He is averaging 9.8 points, 1.8 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 15.8 minutes across his last five appearances.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
JAYLEN NOWELL
8.4 PPG •
2.5 RPG •
2.2 APG
8.4 PPG
2.5 RPG
2.2 APG
Iffy against Denver Nowell is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets due to left knee tendinopathy.
Gets questionable tag Nowell (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Impact Nowell missed the last six contests of the regular season while rehabbing from left knee tendinitis, but he'll have a chance to take the court Tuesday if he fares well in morning shootaround and pregame warmups. The T-Wolves should have a better idea of his availability closer to the 10 p.m. ET tipoff.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Nowell (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Impact Nowell has been battling a left knee issue throughout the closing months of the season, having appeared in just three games since Feb. 24. Jordan McLaughlin and Nickeil Alexander-Walker should continue to see expanded roles. Nowell's status for Sunday's regular-season finale remains uncertain.
APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Brooklyn Nowell (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
Impact Nowell has missed the last three games due to a knee injury, and it's unclear whether he'll be available against Brooklyn. If he's sidelined again, Jordan McLaughlin could see increased run.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Friday Nowell (knee) is listed as inactive for Friday's game against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Nowell has been plagued with left knee tendinopathy and will now miss his third game out of the previous six as a result. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against Portland.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available Sunday Nowell (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Impact Nowell was questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup due to his left knee issue, but he isn't on the team's list of inactive players Sunday. Over his last two appearances, he's averaged 7.0 points and 2.5 assists in 14.0 minutes per game.
MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Sunday Nowell is questionable for Sunday's matchup at Golden State due to left knee tendinopathy.
Impact Nowell's left knee remains bothersome, and he could sit out Sunday after playing only eight minutes Wednesday. Nickeil Alexander-Walker should continue seeing extra action if Nowell is shelved.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Held scoreless in narrow win Nowell amassed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in eight minutes during Wednesday's 125-124 victory over the Hawks.
Impact Nowell played 20 minutes off the bench Monday in his return from a 10-game absence, but his playing time was much more limited during Wednesday's narrow win. This was just the second time this year that he's been held scoreless, but he's been an unreliable contributor for most of the season.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from injury report Nowell (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Impact Nowell logged 20 minutes in his first game action since Feb. 24 as he dealt with tendinitis in his left knee and scored 14 points. Although the Timberwolves will likely maintain caution with Nowell given the touchy nature of the injury, he should be expected to see a similar if not expanded role Wednesday with Anthony Edwards (ankle) sidelined.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Wednesday Nowell (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Impact Nowell looked good over 20 minutes in his return from nearly a month-long absence Monday, but it looks like he could be hit with a maintenance day Wednesday. He'll presumably test himself at shootaround, but with Anthony Edwards (ankle) and Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) potentially set to return for Wednesday's game, Nowell's minutes and shot attempts figure to start dwindling.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 14 points in return Nowell closed Monday's 140-134 win over New York with 14 points (7-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, four assists, one block and three steals over 20 minutes.
Impact Nowell returned from a 10-game absence, dropping 14 points in 20 minutes, and adding a season-high three steals. With Anthony Edwards sidelined, Nowell all of a sudden becomes a streaming consideration for anyone in need of a points boost. He was one of only four Timberwolves players to fire up double-digit shot attempts, only adding to his scoring potential.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up Monday Noweli (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Although Nowell was initially doubtful for Monday's matchup, coach Chris Finch indicated shortly before tipoff that the shooting guard was trending toward playing. Nowell will officially be able to suit up against New York, but it's possible he faces some sort of minutes restriction after missing the last 10 games.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Trending toward playing Nowell (knee) is trending toward playing Monday against the Knicks, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Impact Nowell was considered doubtful ahead of Monday's matchup, but it appears as though he'll have a strong chance to end his 10-game absence. While Anthony Edwards (ankle) is unlikely to play Monday, it wouldn't be surprising to see Nowell's playing time monitored if he's given the green light.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play Monday Nowell (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game in New York.
Impact Nowell will likely miss an 11th straight game Monday due to left knee tendinitis. He currently doesn't have a return timetable, but his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Hawks.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out vs. Raptors Nowell (knee) is out for Saturday's matchup against the Raptors.
Impact As expected, Nowell will be sidelined for a tenth consecutive matchup Saturday, with his next chance to play arriving Monday. His presence is especially important at the moment, as Anthony Edwards (ankle) is in a boot, and it's not clear when he'll be back.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play Saturday Nowell (knee) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
Impact Nowell is on pace to miss a tenth straight game with tendinitis in his left knee. If he ends up sitting, expect Austin Rivers (back) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to continue to pick up Nowell's vacated minutes.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still out Friday Nowell (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Impact Nowell continues to deal with left knee tendinopathy and will be held out for a ninth consecutive game. He doesn't yet have a timetable to return, but his next chance to do so will be Saturday against Toronto.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Nowell (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Impact Nowell is slated to miss an eighth straight game due to left knee tendinitis. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance to do so will arrive Friday in Chicago.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Celtics Nowell (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Boston.
Impact Nowell is in danger of missing his eighth straight game Wednesday due to a left knee injury. Nickeil Alexander-Walker should continue to see extended minutes if Nowell is ruled out.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Monday Nowell (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Hawks.
Impact Nowell will miss a seventh straight game due to a lingering knee issue. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance to do so will arrive Wednesday against Boston.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Friday Nowell (knee) remains out for Friday's game versus the Nets.
Impact Nowell hasn't appeared in any of the last five games and will make it a sixth consecutive absence Friday due to a lingering knee concern. His next opportunity to return arrives Monday in Atlanta, though there is no indication of when he's expected back.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play versus Philadelphia Nowell (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Impact Nowell is slated to miss a fifth straight game due to left knee tendinitis. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance to do so will arrive Friday against Brooklyn. Austin Rivers, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jordan McLaughlin are all candidates for slightly increased minutes while Nowell remains sidelined.
MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing vs. Kings Nowell (knee) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Kings.
Impact Nowell was questionable due to left knee tendinitis and couldn't recover in time, so he'll miss a fourth straight game. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against the 76ers.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Saturday Nowell (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings.
Impact Nowell has missed three straight games with tendonitis in his left knee but will have a chance of returning to the hardwood for Minnesota's closing leg of a back-to-back set Saturday. If that were to be the case, Austin Rivers, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jordan McLaughlin could all be candidates for reduced workloads.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Officially out Friday Nowell (knee) has been ruled out Friday against the Lakers.
Impact Nowell was previously downgraded to doubtful during warmups. This will be his third straight game on the shelf, and it's unclear if he will be able to return Saturday against the Kings.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
