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MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 8-8 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Clippers facing Timberwolves without injured Russell Westbrook The Los Angeles Clippers will open a three-game road trip when they tip off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday afternoon in Minnea...
Wendell Moore Jr. - Returns to NBA club Minnesota recalled Moore from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Saturday.
Impact Moore was assigned to the G League on Thursday and scored 22 points (6-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT) in 30 minutes during the Wolves' 122-107 loss to the Rip City Remix. Moore hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Feb. 8.
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Timberwolves plan to add veteran T.J. Warren on 10-day contract Pending completion of a physical, Warren will be the second 10-day contract the Wolves have signed this week after Justin Jackson.
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Rudy Gobert - Double-double against Sacramento Gobert closed Friday's 124-120 overtime loss to the Kings with 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-8 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 42 minutes.
Impact The veteran center racked up his 41st double-double of the season in 58 games, putting him fifth in the NBA in that category behind Domantas Sabonis (55), Nikola Jokic (49), Anthony Davis (47) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (47). Gobert also recorded multiple blocks for the fifth straight game and the ninth time in his last 12, and over that latter stretch he's averaging 14.8 points, 13.3 boards, 2.3 blocks and 1.3 assists while shooting 66.3 percent from the floor.
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Jaden McDaniels - Drops season-high 26 in loss McDaniels closed Friday's 124-120 overtime loss to Sacramento with 26 points (9-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 45 minutes.
Impact The fourth-year forward wound up leading Minnesota in scoring on the night, in part due to Anthony Edwards (personal) leaving the game at halftime. McDaniels set new season highs in points and made three-pointers, and Friday's performance was the first time since Jan. 17 he'd topped 20 points. Despite a fairly consistent role in the rotation, the 23-year-old's production has been anything but -- in 12 games since the beginning of February he's scored in single digits six times, including a goose egg against the Trail Blazers on Feb. 13.
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Mike Conley - Plays 36 minutes after injury scare Conley (ankle) closed with 14 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 124-120 overtime loss to the Kings.
Impact Conley had to go to the locker room after suffering an ankle injury, but it appears the issue was minor. The veteran point guard finished with 36 minutes and played all five minutes of the overtime period. Conley's eight assists were his most since Feb. 8, and he's reached that mark 19 times this season. If Anthony Edwards (personal) is unavailable for Sunday's matchup against the Clippers, Conley may be asked to handle more offensive usage than usual.
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T.J. Warren - Joins Minnesota via 10-day The Timberwolves announced Saturday that they are planning to sign Warren to a 10-day contract, pending a physical early next week, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Warren last played in the NBA during the 2022-23 campaign, when he started the season with Brooklyn before being traded to the Suns. In his prime, the 6-foot-8 forward could score in bunches, but he'll likely serve as an offensive spark plug off the bench during his stint with Minnesota. The Timberwolves have needed wing depth all season, and that has become more apparent with Kyle Anderson (knee) sidelined recently.
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Timberwolves don't fear Kings when pondering a potential playoff series against them But Sacramento has run circles around the Wolves In its two games in Minnesota, including a 124-120 overtime win Friday night.
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How a players-only meeting sparked Kings' big win against conference-leading Timberwolves Here’s what the Sacramento Kings discussed during a players-only meeting before taking down the the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Edwards and the Timberwolves host conference foe Los Angeles
Los Angeles takes on Minnesota for a Western Conference matchup SundayMARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WILD OT ENDING Kings vs Timberwolves 🔥| March 1, 2024
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Malik Monk scores 39 to lead Kings past Timberwolves in overtime Malik Monk scored 35 of his 39 points after halftime and the Sacramento Kings defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-120 in overtime
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Anthony Edwards - Will not return Edwards will not return to Friday's game against the Kings due to personal reasons,
Impact No further details have been given regarding Edwards exiting. The star wing tallied 11 points (2-11 FG, 1-3 3PT, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 19 minutes before leaving the game. His status for Sunday's matchup with the Clippers is unknown at this time.
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Anthony Edwards - Good to go Friday Edwards (ankle) is good to go for Friday's game against the Kings.
Impact Edwards tweaked his ankle back on Tuesday and has been dealing with soreness ever since, but he obviously seemed fine Wednesday versus Memphis when he poured in 34 points in 40 minutes.
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Kyle Anderson - Out Friday Anderson (knee) will not play in Friday's matchup with the Kings.
Impact No surprise here, as Anderson was considered doubtful for the contest. In his absence, Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are candidates to absorb some of Anderson's minutes off the bench. His next chance to play will come Sunday versus the Clippers.
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Kyle Anderson - Doubtful for Friday Anderson (knee) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Kings.
Impact Anderson sat out Wednesday's game after spraining his knee during Tuesday's win over the Spurs, and it looks like he'll be missing his second straight game Friday evening. Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will be asked to pick up some of the slack while SloMo is out.
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Anthony Edwards - Questionable for Friday Edwards (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.
Impact Edwards continues to deal with left ankle soreness, but he was able to suit up Wednesday against the Grizzlies despite the issue. He tallied 34 points, four assists, two rebounds and a block in 40 minutes against Memphis, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him handle plenty of playing time if he's cleared for action Friday.
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Jim Souhan: Naz Reid doesn't start, but he's still found a way to lead The Timberwolves might not win the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award this season, but, if it existed, they would easily win the Sixth Men of t...
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Naz Reid and more: Timberwolves bench is big-time strength Naz Reid, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kyle Anderson give the Wolves the best trio of reserves in the NBA.
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Monte Morris - Expanded role following trade Morris tallied five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five assists and four rebounds in the Timberwolves' 110-101 victory against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Impact After appearing in only six games with the Pistons this season (quad), Morris has seemingly found an opportunity to contribute after the Feb. 7 trade, averaging 17.3 minutes per game. Despite a lackluster night from the field, the 28-year-old was still able to contribute with five assists, his most in a game this season. With Jordan McLaughlin averaging a career low 8.8 minutes per game, expect Morris to continue providing solid depth behind Mike Conley.
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Naz Reid - Impresses off bench in win Reid finished Wednesday's 110-101 win over the Grizzlies with 19 points (6-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 25 minutes.
Impact Reid has been one of the best bench performers this season, and although that role limits his upside a bit, he continues to find ways to make an impact on offense as the primary backup of both Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns. Reid has scored in double digits in eight of his last 10 appearances, averaging 12.6 points and shooting 37.5 percent from three-point range in that span.
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Karl-Anthony Towns - Posts double-double in win Towns had 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 110-101 win over the Grizzlies.
Impact Towns didn't have his best showing Wednesday, though to be fair, he wasn't heavily involved on offense, which is quickly becoming a negative trend -- his 13 field goal attempts represent the third time over his last five games in which he didn't attempt 15 shots. Towns' place as the Timberwolves' second-best offensive weapon behind Anthony Edwards is not in danger, but he is also experiencing some regression compared to his previous seasons. Even if his numbers are not the same ones from the previous two campaigns, he remains an elite big man who must be rostered in all formats.
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Anthony Edwards - Scores game-high 34 points Edwards provided 34 points (11-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 11-11 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one block over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 110-101 win over the Grizzlies.
Impact Edwards was impressive Wednesday and led the Timberwolves' second-half comeback with an impressive offensive performance, as he led all players in scoring while reaching the 30-point mark for the fourth time over his last six appearances. Edwards is firmly entrenched as the Timberwolves' primary offensive weapon, and the numbers back him up. Over Minnesota's last 10 games, the All-Star guard is averaging 31.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game.
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