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MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 8-10 · 12TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-10 · 12TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
NBA Power Rankings: Red-Hot Bucks, Timberwolves Are on the Rise Damian Lillard’s impact in Milwaukee is telling while Anthony Edwards is on a blistering pace in Minnesota. But where do their teams rank th...
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
9-1 In Our Last 10 | Wolves Defeat Knicks | Game Recap | #nba #minnesota #timberwolves
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Wendell Moore Jr. - Promoted to main roster Moore has been recalled to the Timberwolves' roster in advance of Wednesday's game versus the 76ers.
Impact Moore has yet to log minutes with the Timberwolves this season after making 29 appearances as a rookie last year. Minnesota's backcourt is fully healthy with the exception of Jordan McLaughlin (knee), so it's unclear if Moore will see the court Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leonard Miller - Promoted Tuesday Miller has been recalled to the Timberwolves' roster in advance of Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.
Impact Miller has logged just two minutes for the Timberwolves this season while getting reps with Minnesota's G League affiliate instead. Jaden McDaniels (ankle) is set for a multi-game absence, which could unlock a small bench role for Miller.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jaden McDaniels - Likely out at least a week Coach Chris Finch said Tuesday that McDaniels (ankle) is "certainly not going to be a day-to-day" situation and will "probably be [out] a week or so, Joe Nelson of Sports Illustrat...
Impact Finch added that McDaniels still needs to go through further testing Tuesday, but it sounds like he'll miss at least a few games. Nickeil Alexander-Walker started the second half of Monday's win over the Knicks in McDaniels' stead and finished with 33 minutes, but Troy Brown and Naz Reid are also candidates for increased roles until McDaniels is cleared to return.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Troy Brown Jr. - Plays season-high 17 minutes Brown ended Monday's 117-100 victory over the Knicks with five points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists over 17 minutes.
Impact Jaden McDaniels (ankle) left the contest after just four minutes, opening up more playing time for Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Brown. Alexander-Walker was the primary beneficiary, starting the second half in McDaniels' absence and ending with 33 minutes. However, Brown's role also increased, as he finished with season highs in points, rebounds, assists and minutes played. If McDaniels is forced to miss extended time, Brown could carve out a more consistent bench role, but he doesn't need to be on fantasy radars in standard leagues.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nickeil Alexander-Walker - Scores season-high mark Monday Alexander-Walker racked up 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists across 33 minutes during Monday's 117-100 victory over New York.
Impact Alexander-Walker delivered his best scoring output of the season, and it's worth noting he has delivered double-digit points in three of his last five appearances. However, he's nothing more than a backup at this point, especially given how good the backcourt tandem of Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley has worked, so Alexander-Walker's upside should remain relatively low going forward.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards - Double-double against NYK Edwards finished Monday's 117-100 win over the Knicks with 23 points (9-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 39 minutes.
Impact Edwards didn't have his best shooting performances, but the star guard has proven already that he doesn't need to be overly efficient to deliver strong stat lines. This was his first double-double of the season, but fantasy owners shouldn't expect a massive increase in other categories outside of scoring. On that note, it's worth noting Edwards has scored at least 20 points in all but two of his 13 appearances.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Karl-Anthony Towns - Impresses in win Monday Towns contributed 20 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals in 36 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 117-100 win over the K...
Impact Towns has gone three consecutive games without a double-double, but the star big man remains a productive offensive threat and has reached the 20-point mark in seven straight games. The establishment of Anthony Edwards as a bonafide scoring threat and the revival of Rudy Gobert have translated into a decrease in Towns' overall fantasy numbers, but he remains a key contributor on offense for one of the best teams in the Western Conference.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert is finally feeling the love in his second season in Minnesota "I try to be the best Rudy I can be, and I'm going to keep doing so," Gobert said.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nickeil Alexander-Walker once again shines for Timberwolves after Jaden McDaniels' injury Nickeil Alexander-Walker made an impression for the Wolves last season during the playoffs, in Monday's win over the Knicks he showed he's g...
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves ease past Knicks Nov 20, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) looks to pass the ball over New York Knicks...
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Minnesota Timberwolves Defeat New York Knicks, 117-100 | 11.20.23
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Timberwolves stay atop West, undefeated at home as Edwards, Towns shine in 117-100 win over Knicks
Anthony Edwards had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 points, and the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New York Knicks...NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jaden McDaniels leaves Monday's game with ankle injury Jaden McDaniels left Monday’s game with a right ankle injury and was confirmed out quickly by the team. McDaniels missed a couple games to o...
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Jaden McDaniels - Shut down vs. Knicks McDaniels won't return to Monday's game against New York due to a right ankle sprain, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
Impact McDaniels rolled his ankle during the first quarter of Monday's action, and he was spotted hobbling to the locker room prior to being officially ruled out. Troy Brown and Kyle Anderson are the team's two top candidates to receive additional opportunities with McDaniels out of commission.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan McLaughlin - Gets shots up Monday McLaughlin (knee) was spotted during Monday's shootaround getting shots up while sporting a knee brace, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact McLaughlin was diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his right knee at the beginning of November and will be re-evaluated at the beginning of December. It's encouraging to see him participating in basketball activities already, and he could be cleared to return shortly after his next evaluation, though he's slated to remain sidelined for the immediate future. He averaged just 3.8 minutes per game across five appearances before being shut down.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
'We believe in ourselves': These Wolves aren't surprised by their hot start Is this version of Minnesota for real? If you don't believe, it doesn't matter, because the Wolves believe they are.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
LIVE: Pelicans vs. Timberwolves Postgame Interviews 11/18/2023
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Rudy Gobert - Strong double-double Saturday Gobert compiled 17 points (5-7 FG, 7-10 FT), 11 rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block in 34 minutes during a 121-120 victory over the Pelicans on Saturday.
Impact Gobert continues to put together a much-improved season, Rolling out another double-double. Despite the Pelicans sending him to the line on numerous occasions, Gobert remained focused, shooting an impressive 7-of-10 from the stripe. The Timberwolves are flying high right now as they look to make a real impact this season. After a poor 2022-23 campaign, Gobert is thus far proving to be a nice value pick in standard fantasy leagues.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Anderson - Chips in across the board Saturday Anderson totaled nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 121-120 victory over New Orleans.
Impact Anderson played a pivotal role for the Timberwolves once again Saturday, turning in another serviceable performance. Despite the fact his role has been scaled back when compared to last season, Anderson remains a key piece off the bench. He typically contributes across multiple categories on most nights, albeit on low volume. His overall upside remains limited but even managers in standard leagues could consider him, especially if points are not high on the list of priorities.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Karl-Anthony Towns - Efficient performance in win Towns tallied 29 points (10-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine assists, six rebounds and two blocks in 33 minutes during Saturday's 121-120 victory over the Pelicans.
Impact Towns missed only once on his way to a team-high 29 points, helping the Timberwolves to an impressive come-from-behind victory. After a modest start to the season, Towns has been a first-round player over the past week. The Timberwolves look as though they are out to prove a lot of people wrong this season and Towns is undoubtedly going to be at the forefront of their efforts.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota faces New York, seeks 6th straight home win
Minnesota will try to keep its five-game home win streak alive when the Timberwolves face New YorkNOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Photos: Pelicans vs. Timberwolves | Fans and Entertainment 11/18/23 Fan and entertainment photos from the Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans game on Sunday, Nov. 18 during the 2023‑24 NBA season.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NBA.COM
