Impact Despite a lingering ankle injury, Gobert will appear in a ninth straight game. Over the past eight, he's averaged 16.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 30.8 minutes.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 8-9 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-9 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Rudy Gobert - Available Saturday Gobert (ankle) is available for Saturday's matchup against the Raptors.
Anthony Edwards Out vs. Raptors, Rudy Gobert is a Game-Time Decision The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without Anthony Edwards on Saturday night against the Toronto Raptors
MARCH 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Anthony Edwards - Still in boot, out Saturday Edwards (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Raptors. Coach Chris Finch noted the guard is still in a boot, and it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined, Alan Horton of t...
Impact A sprained right ankle suffered during Friday's loss to the Bulls will force Edwards to miss his first game of the season Saturday, and he may miss time beyond the weekend, given he's still in a boot. For the duration of the guard's absence, Austin Rivers (back), Jaylen Nowell (knee) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are candidates to see expanded roles. Mike Conley and Kyle Anderson should take on extra playmaking responsibilities as well.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Timberwolves Release Lengthy Injury Report Ahead of Raptors Matchup The Minnesota Timberwolves have listed Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert as questionable to play Saturday against the Toronto Raptors
MARCH 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Austin Rivers - Questionable Saturday Rivers (back) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Raptors.
Impact Rivers returned from a three-game absence Friday to play just seven minutes, and his back spasms have flared back up. With Jaylen Nowell (knee) doubtful and Anthony Edwards (ankle) questionable, more backcourt minutes could be in store for Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jordan McLaughlin.
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Naz Reid - Questionable Saturday Reid (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against Toronto.
Impact Reid is at risk of missing the closing end of the Timberwolves' back-to-back set Saturday after logging 25 minutes in Friday's loss to the Bulls. He has dealt with lingering soreness in his left calf throughout the past week but has played through the injury in the last two contests. With Rudy Gobert (ankle) also questionable, Nathan Knight could be thrust into a significant role if one of Reid or Gobert sits.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert - Questionable at Toronto Gobert (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Raptors.
Impact Gobert is dealing with a lingering ankle injury and could be part of a reduced Timberwolves crew Saturday, as Anthony Edwards (ankle) is also questionable. Naz Reid's (calf) status is in question as well, so if both centers are out, Nathan Knight could see extra run.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards - Listed questionable Saturday Edwards (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against Toronto.
Impact Edwards exited Friday's game against the Bulls after spraining his ankle and returned to the bench in a walking boot. He pops up as questionable on the injury report, which is an encouraging sign for fantasy managers who were worried about a significant injury. However, seeing him suit up Saturday would be a bit surprising. If he does sit, Austin Rivers (back) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could see expanded roles while Matt Ryan could crack the rotation.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylen Nowell - 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
Timberwolves' awful season gets worse after Anthony Edwards injury Ant-Man goes down against Chicago Bulls and Minnesota falls a game under .500
MARCH 18, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Matt Ryan - Called up to NBA Ryan was transferred to the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Impact Ryan's call-up may signal a potential absence for one or both of Anthony Edwards (ankle) and Jaylen Nowell (knee). Although he would likely be filling a depth role with the team even if the pair are sidelined, there is an outside chance that Ryan would be able to crack the rotation for the first time since Feb. 8. His first opportunity to do so will come Saturday night against Toronto.
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Austin Rivers - Returns from three-game absence Rivers (back) played seven minutes and logged zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in Friday's 139-131 double-overtime loss to the Bulls.
Impact Active for the first time after a three-game absence, Rivers recaptured a spot in the Timberwolves' rotation, but he played fewer minutes than any of the 10 Minnesota players that saw action. Rivers might have been excluded from the rotation entirely if not for the early departure of Anthony Edwards (ankle), who played just eight minutes before leaving the contest. Edwards was in a walking boot after the contest and could be in danger of missing time, but Rivers may not be the primary beneficiary of an absence, especially if Jaylen Nowell (knee) is back in action soon.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards - In walking boot Edwards was spotted wearing a walking boot on the bench Friday after exiting the game versus the Bulls with a right ankle sprain, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reports.
Impact Edwards sustained a sprained right ankle Friday after playing just eight minutes and returned to the team's bench in a protective boot. Although he hasn't been given a designation for Saturday's matchup against Toronto at this juncture, it feels unlikely the All-Star two-guard will suit up. If that's the case, Austin Rivers and Nickeil Alexander-Walker would likely see extended run.
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Raptors Look to Stay Hot vs. Undermanned T-Wolves: Where to Watch, Injuries, Odds The Toronto Raptors will look to win their third straight Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves: Where to watch, odds, & injury...
MARCH 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine make Bulls history against Timberwolves "We pulled it out. At this point of the season, we needed it," says Zach LaVine after an overtime win over Timberwolves.
MARCH 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Timberwolves are fighting to save their season after Anthony Edwards' injury Edwards, who hasn't missed a game this season, watched the 139-131 double-overtime loss to the Bulls from the bench in a walking boot.
MARCH 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Miami visits Chicago following DeRozan's 49-point game
Chicago hosts the Miami Heat after DeMar DeRozan scored 49 points in the Chicago Bulls' 139-131 overtime victory against the Minnesota TimberwolvesMARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toronto takes home win streak into matchup with Minnesota
Toronto will try to keep its six-game home win streak alive when the Raptors take on MinnesotaMARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Conley - Racks up 28 points in loss Conley racked up 28 points (9-14 FG, 8-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals over 46 minutes during Friday's 139-131 double-overtime loss to Chicago.
Impact With 46 minutes, Conley saw the sixth largest workload of his entire career. Minnesota hasn't been too careful with his minutes, unlike his Utah days, but it's worth mentioning that the Wolves play again Saturday versus the Raptors on the second leg of a back-to-back.
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Rudy Gobert - Plays well before fouling out Gobert fouled out of Friday's 139-131 double-overtime loss to the Bulls after recording 21 points (8-14 FG, 5-9 FT), 19 rebounds, one assist and five blocks in 33 minutes.
Impact Gobert came into this game with a questionable tag due to an ankle issue, but he was moving around really well. The contest went into double overtime, but the big man fouled out in 33 minutes. The Timberwolves play again Saturday against the Raptors, so fantasy managers will want to check the injury report to see if any players will be held out for maintenance.
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Kyle Anderson - Posts another triple-double Anderson chipped in 11 points (4-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and one steal over 51 minutes during Friday's 139-131 double-overtime loss to the Bull...
Impact Anderson now has four career triple-doubles, and this was his third of the season. He has really stepped up in the playmaking department, dishing out a total of 43 assists over his last four games. If Anthony Edwards has to miss time due to an ankle sprain, Anderson is going to have his hands full in this offense, and he certainly looks up to the challenge.
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Jaden McDaniels - Scores career-high 25 points McDaniels ended with 25 points (7-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 45 minutes during Friday's 139-131 double-overtime loss to the Bulls.
Impact McDaniels' 25 points mark a new career high for the high-flying forward. He showed the full display offensively, taking players off the dribble and shooting from the perimeter with confidence as he hit four triples for the seventh time in his career. With Anthony Edwards rolling his ankle pretty good Friday, McDaniels may have more offense flowing through him after this display.
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DeMar DeRozan scores 49 points and Zach LaVine 39, leading the Chicago Bulls past the Minnesota Timberwolves in double overtime DeMar DeRozan scored 49 points and Zach LaVine 39, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 139-131 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Frid...
MARCH 18, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Bulls 139, Timberwolves 131 (2 OT) The Bulls beat the Timberwolves 139-131 in double overtime at the United Center on March 17, 2023, in Chicago.
MARCH 18, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Timberwolves lose Anthony Edwards to injury, then fall in double overtime to Bulls CHICAGO — There is one nightmare scenario that could doom this already tumultuous Timberwolves season — Anthony Edwards could go down with a...
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