KYLE ANDERSON NEWS

Available to play Anderson (hip) is available for Friday's Game 3 versus the Suns, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact Fantasy managers should exercise caution before plugging Anderson into lineups, as the forward didn't touch the floor despite being cleared to play in Game 2. It remains to be seen if he'll rejoin the rotation for Game 3.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Anderson (hip) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 versus the Suns, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact Anderson was cleared to play in Game 2 with this same right hip issue, but he never saw the floor. Instead, Nickeil Alexander-Walker played 31 minutes off the bench and Minnesota tightened up their rotation.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Does not see the floor Anderson did not see the floor during Tuesday's 105-93 Game 2 win over the Suns.

Impact Anderson carried a questionable tag into Game 2 after picking up a hip injury in Game 1, but despite being cleared to play, Anderson never left the bench. Instead, Minnesota rolled with an eight-man rotation with Nickeil Alexander-Walker picking up some extra minutes.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Game 2 Anderson (hip) is available for Game 2 against the Suns on Tuesday, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Anderson was able to practice Monday and will shake off his questionable tag ahead of Game 2 after his hip issue forced him to leave early in Game 1. There's no word of any restrictions heading into tipoff.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Anderson (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Suns.

Impact Anderson left Saturday's Game 1 win over Phoenix in the second quarter after suffering a hip injury and never returned, finishing the contest with just two points (1-2 FG) in five minutes off the bench. If Anderson is sidelined, Nickeil Alexander-Walker could see more minutes off the bench again.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through practice Anderson (hip) was able to practice Monday, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.

Impact It's unclear if Anderson had any limitations Monday, but Moore noted that he appeared to be doing better. Anderson left Saturday's Game 1 against the Suns early due to a hip pointer and was unable to return. More clarity is expected on his status for Tuesday's Game 2 when Minnesota releases their official injury report Monday evening.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return to Game 1 Anderson (hip) won't return to Saturday's game against the Suns.

Impact Anderson departed the contest in the second quarter, and while he initially returned to the bench, in the end, he won't be able to return to the hardwood. It remains to be seen if he'll be available to play in Game 2 on Tuesday, but in the meantime, Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will continue to see extra minutes off the bench.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Saturday Anderson (hip) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Suns.

Impact Anderson returned to the bench but headed back to the locker room as he was still in pain, and it remains to be seen if he'll make it back to the court. If he's not able to return, then Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could be in line for more minutes off the bench.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Saturday Anderson headed to the locker room during the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Suns due to an apparent hip injury, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Anderson looked in pain after a foul and was seen grabbing his right hip before heading to the locker room to be checked by a trainer. The Timberwolves would lose one of their best on-ball defenders if he's unable to return to the contest.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet in win Anderson finished with 10 points (5-9 FG), six rebounds, five assists and three steals over 27 minutes during Friday's 104-91 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact Anderson moved to a bench role Friday after starting in each of his previous six appearances, but he posted similar numbers to the ones he delivers when featuring in the starting unit. Anderson has scored in double digits in five of his last six outings, a span in which he's averaging 9.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.2 steals while logging 30.2 minutes per game.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to bench role Anderson isn't starting Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Impact Anderson has started each of the last six games he's played in, but he'll head to a bench role Friday night with the Timberwolves electing to roll with Naz Red as the starting power forward. The 30-year-old could still see north of 20 minutes as a reserve.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced outing in starting lineup Anderson ended with 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one block over 33 minutes during Monday's 114-104 victory over the Jazz.

Impact Anderson put forth an all-around showing while receiving another start for the Timberwolves, ending as one of five players with 10 or more points to go along with a half-dozen rebounds and a handful of assists in a winning effort. Anderson has surpassed the double-digit scoring mark in 11 games this season, adding at least five rebounds and five assists in four of those outings.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light vs. Jazz Anderson (shoulder) has been cleared to play Monday night against Utah.

Impact Anderson was once again handed a questionable designation leading up to Monday's matchup, and he'll ultimately be able to suit up. He's started four straight for the Timberwolves and is averaging 6.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 30.8 minutes during this brief stretch.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Anderson (shoulder) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Anderson has been given questionable tags ahead of each of the last three games, and he was able to play in both of the previous two cases. If he is not able to make a third straight appearance, T.J. Warren and Naz Reid are likely to see extra minutes.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Utah on Saturday Anderson (shoulder) is available to face the Jazz on Saturday.

Impact Anderson will be available to face the Jazz, and his presence will give the team a massive boost considering they're already missing Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Rudy Gobert (ribs) due to injuries. Anderson could very well start in the frontcourt against Utah alongside Naz Reid, as he's been in the starting lineup in the last three contests in which he's been available.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Anderson is questionable for Saturday's game against Utah.

Impact Anderson continues to deal with right shoulder pain, which caused him to miss a matchup against the Lakers last Sunday. He returned to action Tuesday, posting 10 points, seven assists and five rebounds in 29 minutes as a starter during a win over the Clippers.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Will play against Clippers Anderson (shoulder) will play against the Clippers on Tuesday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Anderson was held out of Sunday's game versus the Lakers, but his shoulder is doing better and coach Chris Finch didn't mention any restrictions.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Tuesday Anderson (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Anderson was held out of Sunday's clash against the Lakers due to a right shoulder issue, but he'll have a shot at returning Tuesday. The team should have a better idea of his availability closer to tipoff.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Anderson (shoulder) will not play in Sunday's game against the Lakers, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Anderson has been dealing with shoulder pain that will ultimately keep him sidelined. In his absence, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will move into the starting lineup, while T.J. Warren could also see some run in the rotation.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder pain Anderson is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers due to right shoulder pain.

Impact Anderson and Rudy Gobert are late additions to the injury report, joining Anthony Edwards (ankle) as questionable. It's unclear what the Timberwolves' frontcourt rotation will look like Sunday night, but Naz Reid is trending toward another increased workload after dropping a career-high 34 points off the bench during Friday's overtime loss to Cleveland.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to starting lineup Anderson is in the starting lineup to face the Pacers on Thursday.

Impact Anderson will move to the starting unit and slot in the power forward role over the injured Karl-Anthony Towns (knee). Anderson should get an uptick in his overall fantasy numbers with an expanded role, though the absence of Towns will probably result in a bigger role for Naz Reid off the bench as well.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for action Anderson (knee) is active for Monday's game against Portland.

Impact Anderson will suit up after dealing with a left knee sprain. He joins a fully healthy rotation of key contributors for the Timberwolves on Monday.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Anderson is questionable for Monday's game versus Portland with a left knee sprain.

Impact Anderson returned from a two-game absence Sunday versus the Clippers due to his left knee, and he played well in 14 minutes with eight points, three assists, three rebounds and one block. Minnesota will likely want to see how his knee responded before making a determination on his status.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not clutch: Closing out tight games is becoming a big problem for Timberwolves "We’re getting it all out of the way right now," Kyle Anderson said with a grin about the team's mistakes. "Playoffs are gonna be great."

MARCH 4 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cleared for Sunday Anderson (knee) will play Sunday versus the Clippers, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.

Impact Anderson is set to return from a two-game absence due to a left knee sprain. He and Anthony Edwards (ankle/personal) are both available Sunday, bringing Minnesota's typical rotation to full strength.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE