DECEMBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 8-8 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-8 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Do the Timberwolves already regret the Rudy Gobert trade? Why Minnesota's experiment is off to shaky start Friday's matchup between the Timberwolves and Jazz marks Rudy Gobert's first game in Utah since the blockbuster trade.
Do the Timberwolves already regret the Rudy Gobert trade? Why Minnesota's experiment is off to shaky start Friday's matchup between the Timberwolves and Jazz marks Rudy Gobert's first game in Utah since the blockbuster trade.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards coming off rare performance heading into Utah game The guard is only the second Minnesota player with a game of at least 20 points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Taurean Prince - Still out Friday Prince (shoulder) will not suit up against the Jazz on Friday.
Impact Prince will miss a seventh straight game due to a right shoulder dislocation. Kyle Anderson will continue to benefit from his absence, while Prince's next chance to take the court will come Saturday against Portland.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
D'Angelo Russell - Erupts for 28 points Russell contributed 28 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four assists and one steal across 28 minutes in Wednesday's 121-115 win over the Pacers.
Impact Though Russell didn't provide an especially well-rounded stat line Wednesday, he's thus far been one of the beneficiaries of Karl-Anthony Towns' absence over the last three games due to a calf injury that will likely sideline him at least one month. Russell has put up at least 16 field-goal attempts in each of those three contests after having failed to clear 15 in each of his 14 games before that. He's knocked down more than half of his field-goal tries in the last two games to bring his rate for the season up to a career-best 44 percent.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gobert preparing for emotional return with Timberwolves to face Utah Jazz The former Jazz center will play as a visitor in Utah for the first time since an offseason trade to the Timberwolves.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Josh Minott - Assigned to G League The Timberwolves assigned Minott to the Iowa Wolves of the G League on Thursday.
Impact Minott is averaging 17.7 points and 7.9 rebounds on a 52.9 field-goal percentage in nine games for the Iowa Wolves this season. Minott has made only one appearance for the Timberwolves in 2022.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Revisiting the Rudy Gobert Trade and Other Offseason Deals In the spirit of Gobert’s return, let’s look at how some of those trades have fared a little more than a quarter into the season
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Edwards, Timberwolves to visit Markkanen, Jazz
The Jazz will play host to conference foe MinnesotaDECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota Timberwolves Defeat Indiana Pacers, 121-115 | December 7, 2022
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Kyle Anderson - Offers little in starting role Anderson had seven points (3-6 FG, 1-1 FT) and four rebounds over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 121-115 victory over the Pacers.
Impact Anderson moved back into the starting lineup Wednesday but failed to deliver anything of note. The Timberwolves simply went in another direction here, given Anderson's struggles, limiting him to just 22 minutes. He had been playing well prior to this effort, so anyone who grabbed him off waivers should persist given his ability to chip in across multiple categories.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards - Upward trend continues Wednesday Edwards posted 26 points (8-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists and six steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 121-115 victory over Indiana.
Impact Edwards put together another stellar performance Wednesday, continuing an impressive return to form. Not only has he scored at least 25 points in six straight games, but he also has a combined 17 steals over the past three. With Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out for at least another month, Edwards should continue to function as the unopposed alpha on the offensive end, something that apparently translates into increased activity on defense.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Timberwolves start fast, collapse, then finish strong to beat Pacers MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves need their other high-priced stars to step up in the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns. Wednesday wasn't the team...
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Rudy Gobert - Season-best performance in win Gobert produced 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-5 FT), 21 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 121-115 victory over the Pacers.
Impact Gobert took things to another level Wednesday, serving up his best performance of the season. The departure of Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) has certainly presented Gobert with a fantastic opportunity. With less competition on the boards, his rebounding numbers should return to more like what we are used to seeing. A few more shot opportunities and space on the defensive end could result in Gobert putting together a strong stretch, rewarding those managers who showed patience early in the season.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
WILD ENDING! Pacers vs Timberwolves | December 7, 2022
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves - Full Game Highlights | December 7, 2022 NBA Season
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Timberwolves start fast, collapse, then finish strong to edge Pacers The Wolves gave up most of an 18-point first-quarter lead by halftime but prevailed at the end, led by D'Angelo Russell's 28 points and 26 m...
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Russell scores 15 points in 4th, Wolves beat Pacers 121-115
D’Angelo Russell had 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarterDECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Anderson - Gets starting nod Anderson is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Impact Anderson will replace Wendell Moore in the starting lineup Wednesday. Anderson will make just his fourth start of the season against Indiana.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wendell Moore Jr. - Returns to bench Moore isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Impact Moore will be replaced by Kyle Anderson in the starting lineup Wednesday. Moore will move back to the bench after starting in the last two games.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Ex-Celtics, Lakers guard Matt Ryan signing with Timberwolves The DoorDash driver-turned-NBA player has his next NBA step.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Matt Ryan - Lands two-way deal with Minnesota Ryan agreed to a two-way contract with the Timberwolves on Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Before being cut by the Lakers last week, the third-year forward averaged 3.9 points and 1.2 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per game while knocking down 13 of 35 three-point attempts in 12 appearances. With Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) and Taurean Prince (shoulder) tending to injuries, the addition of Ryan helps the Timberwolves restore some depth at forward.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Naz Reid in 'roller coaster' adapting to Wolves frontcourt changes With the addition of Rudy Gobert, and now an injury to Karl-Anthony Towns, Reid is playing a different role.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Luka Garza - Career performance in loss Garza tallied 44 points (18-32 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, three steals, three blocks and two assists in 38 minutes during Monday's 132-127 loss to Fort Wayne.
Impact Garza had a career night that resulted in a double-double and a career-high scoring mark, leading Iowa in scoring, rebounds, steals and blocks in the loss. Garza has averaged 29.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.3 blocks in nine games with the Wolves.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taurean Prince - Sidelined again Wednesday Prince (shoulder) will sit out again Wednesday versus the Pacers.
Impact Prince will skip his sixth consecutive game while working his way back from a dislocated shoulder. His next opportunity to rejoin the action surfaces Friday versus the Jazz.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
