JANUARY 14, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 8-8 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-8 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Rockets · Wed 1:00AM
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Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is the early winner of his divorce with Rudy Gobert Donovan Mitchell is having his best season on a thriving contender. Rudy Gobert is struggling on a disappointing Timberwolves team. In the b...
Minnesota takes home win streak into matchup with Cleveland
Minnesota heads into a matchup with Cleveland after winning four games in a row at homeJANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Anderson - Uneventful evening Friday Anderson posted 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one block across 32 minutes during Friday's 121-116 win over Phoenix.
Impact Anderson returned from a one-game absence, moving straight back into the starting lineup. While the playing time was certainly encouraging, the production was not so inspiring. Since Karl-Anthony Towns went down with a calf injury, Anderson has been a regular in the opening unit, putting up top-100 value over the past month. While he typically scores fewer than 10 points per night, his ability to contribute across multiple categories makes him a viable asset, even in 12-team formats.
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Rudy Gobert - Productive despite scoring absence Gobert finished with four points (1-1 FG, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals over 32 minutes during Friday's 121-116 win over Phoenix.
Impact Gobert attempted just one shot in the victory, a worrying trend that has once again reared its ugly head. He managed to salvage his night with five defensive stats and a team-high 12 boards. However, it is on the offensive end that he has struggled to engage with his new teammates. It is unclear whether the coaching staff is simply not willing to consider him an option on offense or if his teammates are just not accustomed to having a true inside presence. Whatever the case, his fantasy managers will be hoping that some changes are made after this, specifically around putting him in a position to score the basketball.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards - Paces Timberwolves with 31 points Edwards notched 31 points (12-24 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 121-116 win over the Suns.
Impact Edwards continues to play through a nagging hip injury, leading the Timberwolves to a much-needed victory over the Suns. Despite the injury, he logged a team-high 37 minutes, something managers won't be complaining about in terms of fantasy production. He has gone on record stating that he needs to be on the floor right now as the team pushes for a berth in the postseason. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on the injury report moving forward, but it sounds as though Edwards will be on the court moving forward.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Timberwolves get back on track by topping short-handed Suns The Timberwolves did something Friday they’ve struggled to do all season, taking it to a clearly lesser opponent. Minnesota downed a severel...
JANUARY 14, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Minnesota Timberwolves Defeat Phoenix Suns 121-116 | 01.13.23
JANUARY 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Timberwolves top Suns in Deandre Ayton's return from ankle injury This was an opportunity for the Suns to bounce back from a blowout loss at Denver, but they fell to the Timberwolves, 121-116, before a crow...
JANUARY 14, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Edwards, Timberwolves bounce back to beat short-handed Suns
Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, D’Angelo Russell had 7 and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the short-handed Phoenix Suns 121-116 on Friday nightJANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves - Full Game Highlights | January 13, 2023 | 2022-23 Season
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Austin Rivers - Coming off bench Rivers will return to the second unit for Friday's game against the Suns.
Impact Rivers will shift back to the bench for Friday's tilt with Kyle Anderson (illness) back in action. In his last five appearances, Rivers has averaged 5.8 points and 3.0 assists across 25.6 minutes.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards - Will play Friday Edwards (hip) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Suns.
Impact Edwards has been upgraded from questionable to available for Friday's game. The star guard is averaging 21.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 31.2 minutes across his last five outings.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Anderson - Active and starting Anderson (illness) will play and start in Friday's game against the Suns.
Impact Anderson will return from a single-game absence due to illness to face off against the Suns on Friday. His availability knocks Austin Rivers out of the starting unit and could spell fewer minutes for Taurean Prince and Naz Reid.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taurean Prince - Active Friday Prince (ankle) will play in Friday's matchup against the Suns.
Impact Prince was listed as questionable due to a left ankle sprain but will be available for the contest. In his last four games, Prince has averaged 11.0 points in 25.3 minutes.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Anderson - Game-time call Anderson (illness) will be a game-time decision for Friday's meeting with Phoenix, Dane Moore reports.
Impact Anderson missed Wednesday's game with a non-COVID illness and is at risk of missing a second consecutive tilt Friday. His status will likely come down to how he feels going through pre-game warmups. If he sits, Austin Rivers would likely remain in the starting five.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Anderson - Classified as questionable Friday Anderson (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's tilt versus the Suns.
Impact Anderson popped up on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Pistons and was ultimately ruled out because of the bug. It doesn't appear he's quite over the issue yet, so it will be worth monitoring how his status progresses over the day Friday. Austin Rivers could line up for another start if Anderson can't go.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taurean Prince - Questionable Friday Prince is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns due to a left ankle sprain.
Impact Prince returned from a lengthy absence Jan. 4 against the Trail Blazers and has averaged 11.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 25.3 minutes per game over his last four appearances. It's unclear whether his sprained ankle is a significant concern, but Naz Reid would be a candidate to see increased playing time if Prince is unavailable.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards - Nets questionable designation Edwards is considered a question mark for Friday's game versus the Suns due to left hip soreness.
Impact Edwards returned to Wednesday's game after leaving with a hip issue, but it doesn't appear he's escaped unscathed. The questionable designation leaves his status in the balance, and it should be monitored ahead of the 8 PM ET opening tip. If he can't suit up, Austin Rivers and Jaylen Nowell would be the primary options to join the starting five.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Pistons vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | Game Highlights
JANUARY 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Jaden McDaniels - Quiet against Detroit McDaniels finished with 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 135-118 loss to the Pistons.
Impact The third-year forward has become a solid complementary piece of the puzzle for Minnesota. McDaniels has scored in double digits in 11 of the last 14 games, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 boards, 2.8 assists, 1.3 threes, 0.9 blocks and 0.8 steals over that stretch while shooting 54.1 percent from the floor and 41.9 percent from beyond the arc.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert - Double-double in Wednesday's loss Gobert produced 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds and two steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 135-118 loss to the Pistons.
Impact It's the fourth straight double-double -- his longest such streak as a member of the Timberwolves -- and 16th of the season for Gobert, as he begins to look a bit more comfortable with his new team. The veteran center is also benefitting from not having to make room for Karl-Anthony Towns (calf), and with Towns still apparently weeks away from his return, Gobert should continue his productive run.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards - Hits for 20 against Pistons Edwards provided 20 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and six assists in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 135-118 loss to Detroit.
Impact The third-year guard continues to impress. Edwards has scored 20 or more points in 12 of the last 13 games, averaging 26.2 points, 6.5 boards, 5.1 assists, 2.6 threes and 1.2 steals over that stretch and emerging as Minnesota's go-to option on offense while Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) remains sidelined. With Towns still lacking a clear return date, expect Edwards to keep filling up the bucket.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota takes home win streak into matchup with Phoenix
Minnesota heads into a matchup with Phoenix after winning three home games in a rowJANUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anthony Edwards scores 20 against Pistons | 01.11.23
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Rudy Gobert 16-Point/ 14-Rebound Double-Double at Detroit | 01.11.23
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