JORDAN MCLAUGHLIN NEWS

Questionable Tuesday McLaughlin (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Nuggets.

Impact After making his first appearance since missing Minnesota's previous 30 games, McLaughlin is questionable for the Timberwolves' outing Tuesday. If the USC product is unable to suit up, his next chance to return comes Wednesday against the Jazz.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return from lengthy absence McLaughlin (calf) played 12 minutes and finished with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three assists in Sunday's 128-98 win over the Nuggets.

Impact Suiting up for the first time since Dec. 9 after missing nearly two months with a calf strain, McLaughlin was available off the bench on a minutes limit. With D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards entrenched as Minnesota's starters in the backcourt, McLaughlin isn't likely to see his playing time expand much from what he received Sunday, and the fourth-year player may not be guaranteed a spot in the rotation once the Timberwolves are back to full strength. With Austin Rivers sitting out the first game of a three-game ban, head coach Chris Finch will likely have to decide between Rivers and McLaughlin for a regular spot on the second unit alongside guard Jaylen Nowell.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sunday's Timberwolves-Denver game recap Jordan McLaughlin logged 11 minutes in his first game back from a 30-game absence.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Available with minutes limit McLaughlin (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets but will have a minutes restriction, Michael Grady of YES Network reports.

Impact McLaughlin hasn't played since Dec. 9 due to his calf injury, but he'll be able to suit up against Denver on Sunday. He averaged 15.9 minutes per game over 18 appearances prior to his absence but is unlikely to see much run Sunday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday McLaughlin (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Nuggets.

Impact Head coach Chris Finch said less than a week ago that McLaughlin was "inching" toward his return, and the guard apparently continues to make good progress over the past few days. The 26-year-old hasn't seen game action since he suffered the calf strain Dec. 9, so even if available Sunday, he's unlikely to see significant run.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making small gains in recovery Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said Monday McLaughlin (calf) is "inching" forward in his return process, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.

Impact McLaughlin will miss his 29th straight game after being ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors due to a left calf strain. Based on Finch's comments, it doesn't appear that the 26-year-old guard will return to the lineup soon.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not close to return Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said Monday that he doesn't expect McLaughlin (calf) to return to game action anytime soon, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.

Impact McLaughlin is missing his 20th straight game Monday against the Jazz due to a left calf strain, and based on Finch's comments, the reserve guard looks to be viewed as week-to-week rather than day-to-day at this stage. His ongoing absence should continue to keep a rotation spot open for Austin Rivers on the second unit.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely 'weeks away' from playing McLaughlin is considered weeks away from returning to the lineup while he continues to recover from the left calf strain he sustained in early December, Jon Krawczynski of The Athl...

Impact The reserve guard is now a month removed from suffering the injury, but the Timberwolves have yet to indicate that he's nearing a return to game action. Considering that McLaughlin hasn't been reported to have resumed practicing, he'll likely miss several more games before potentially suiting up for the Timberwolves sometime in the latter half of January. His ongoing absence will afford more opportunities on the second unit for Jaylen Nowell and Austin Rivers.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out McLaughlin (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact McLaughlin hasn't played since Dec. 9 due to a lingering calf injury. Head coach Chris Finch said at the end of December that the backup point guard would be re-evaluated in approximately one week, so an update should be coming in the next few days. Until then, McLaughlin's next chance to suit up will come Sunday against Houston.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves struggling without valuable role players Sidelined are three of the team’s “connectors” — Jordan McLaughlin, Taurean Prince and Kyle Anderson.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Out at least another week Head coach Chris Finch relayed Wednesday that McLaughlin (calf) will be re-evaluated in approximately a week, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact McLaughlin's calf issue has been lingering since early December, and it's still unclear when he will progress enough to return to action. Given the updated timetable, his next opportunity to rejoin the action, pending the re-evaluation, will likely come later next week.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday McLaughlin (calf) is out Wednesday against the Pelicans, Dane Moore of BringMeTheNews.com reports.

Impact McLaughlin has missed the past nine games with a strained calf. His next chance to play arrives Friday against the Bucks.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Monday McLaughlin (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat.

Impact McLaughlin will be sidelined for a ninth consecutive game as he continues to deal with a left calf strain. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against the Pelicans.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday McLaughlin (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Boston.

Impact McLaughlin continues to deal with a left calf strain and will be unavailable again. His next chance to suit up will be Monday against the Heat.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence on tap McLaughlin (calf) will sit again Wednesday versus the Mavericks.

Impact McLaughlin hasn't taken the court since Dec. 9 while working back from a calf issue and is set for another absence Wednesday. His next chance to don the uniform arrives Friday, when the Timberwolves open a four-game road trip in Boston.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out McLaughlin (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Dallas.

Impact McLaughlin is slated to miss a sixth straight game due to a left calf strain. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in a rematch against Dallas.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves beat Bulls 150-126 to break team scoring mark

Anthony Edwards had season highs with 37 points and 11 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves broke the franchise record for points in a game, routing the Chicago Bulls 150-126 on...

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Sunday McLaughlin (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Impact McLaughlin is set to miss a fifth straight game, and the former USC product has played just three games since Nov. 21, with two spells on the sidelines sandwiching both contests. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to recover for the second half of a back-to-back when the Timberwolves take on the Mavericks on Monday, but it wouldn't be shocking if he ends up missing that game as well.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday McLaughlin (calf) has been ruled out Friday against the Thunder.

Impact McLaughlin will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game due to his left calf injury. D'Angelo Russell (knee) is questionable, so Austin Rivers will likely remain in the starting lineup if Russell is held out.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Wednesday McLaughlin (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact The guard will miss a third straight game while tending to a left calf injury. McLaughlin will have a chance to return to action Friday against the Thunder.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Monday McLaughlin (calf) is out for Monday's contest against the Trail Blazers.

Impact The 26-year-old guard will miss his second consecutive contest as he continues to tend to a calf injury. Austin Rivers and Jaylen Nowell figure to see increased opportunities with McLaughlin on the sidelines. The USC product's next chance to return comes Wednesday against the Clippers.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Monday McLaughlin (calf) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact McLaughlin sat out Saturday against Portland and will likely be unavailable for Monday's rematch. If he's held out Monday, Austin Rivers and Jaylen Nowell could see increased run.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit Saturday McLaughlin will miss Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a left calf strain.

Impact McLaughlin left Friday's game after just four minutes of action due to left calf tightness and could not return. He is typically a key piece off the bench for the Timberwolves, but the team will need to look elsewhere for those minutes again Saturday. McLaughlin's next chance to return arrives Monday in a rematch with Portland.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers solid all-around night McLaughlin (calf) finished with eight points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block over 24 minutes during Saturday's 135-128 loss to Okla...

Impact McLaughlin returned to the floor for the first time since Nov. 21 after moving past a calf injury. He looked a little rusty shooting the ball, but he made an impact in other areas, as he outperformed his season averages in rebounds (1.8), assists (3.8) and steals (0.9). McLaughlin didn't appear to be on any sort of minute restriction against the Thunder and should be one of the first guards off the bench behind D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards moving forward.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder post physical win over T-Wolves

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points in his return to action and the Oklahoma City Thunder took advantage of Rudy Gobert’s early ejection to post a chippy 135-128 win over the...

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS