NICKEIL ALEXANDER-WALKER NEWS

Balanced output off bench Alexander-Walker ended Saturday's 119-105 loss to the Pistons with seven points (2-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 28 minutes.

Impact The Timberwolves didn't have their best performance Saturday and struggled on offense all game long. However, Alexander-Walker had a decent stat line and recorded at least two tallies in five of the six major categories. The shooting line was subpar after going 2-for-8 from the field, but fantasy managers who decided to start Alexander-Walker, particularly as a streaming option in category-based leagues, should be relatively happy with his contributions in this 14-point defeat.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Houston Alexander-Walker (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Rockets, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Alexander-Walker has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with an illness. The 26-year-old guard is averaging 9.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 21.8 minutes across his previous 10 appearances.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy Friday Alexander-Walker (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Houston.

Impact Alexander-Walker was a late addition to the injury report and is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season Friday. If the 26-year-old is sidelined, Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Minott are candidates for an uptick in playing time off the bench.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Muted effort Wednesday Alexander-Walker finished with eight points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 15 minutes during Wednesday's 105-99 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Alexander-Walker scored single digits for the second time in the past three games, adding very little in terms of peripheral production. The Timberwolves are struggling to find a guard rotation that works, resulting in an unpredictable timeshare for Alexander-Walker. With that said, he is currently averaging a career-high 23.4 minutes per game, putting up 9.4 points, 0.9 steals and 1.7 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well off bench Alexander-Walker ended Sunday's 106-92 victory over the Spurs with 17 points (6-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 24 minutes.

Impact This was a comfortable win for Minnesota, so Alexander-Walker was afforded a few extra minutes off the bench. His production has been very sporadic this season, making him hard to trust outside of deeper formats. Over his last six games, he's averaging 11.0 points, 2.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 22.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season-best effort off bench Alexander-Walker finished Sunday's 114-106 loss to Golden State with 19 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one block over 24 minutes off the bench.

Impact The 26-year-old wing set a new season high in points, and his four made threes were his second-best showing from beyond the arc. Alexander-Walker has scored in double digits in five of the last seven games, averaging 12.7 points, 2.9 boards, 2.4 assists and 2.3 threes in 24.0 minutes a contest while shooting 57.9 percent from the floor and 48.5 percent (16-for-33) from long distance.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jace Frederick: Nickeil Alexander-Walker looks like a 30-plus minutes per game player. Will Timberwolves treat him as such? Timberwolves coach Chris Finch elected to go with Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the closing minutes of Friday’s chaotic victory over the Clipp...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM

Double-doubles off bench Friday Alexander-Walker registered 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 28 minutes during Friday's 93-92 win over the Clippers.

Impact Alexander-Walker didn't have his best performance from an efficiency perspective. Still, he salvaged his fantasy line by putting solid numbers on the defensive end of the court, including a season-high mark in rebounds. The floor general has found ways to remain productive and has scored in double digits in his last three outings off the bench.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Alexander-Walker won't start Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Mike Conley (toe) remains out for a second straight game, but after starting in the veteran's absence Thursday, Alexander-Walker will come off the bench in favor of Donte DiVincenzo on Sunday. As a reserve this season (13 games), Alexander-Walker has averaged 8.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.8 steals in 22.9 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes as starter in loss Alexander-Walker supplied six points (1-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes during Thursday's 110-105 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Alexander-Walker entered the starting lineup in Thursday's contest due to the absence of Mike Conley (toe), struggling from the field but still managing to contribute on both ends of the court for Minnesota. Alexander-Walker has started in two outings this season, averaging 9.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals per contest.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Toronto Alexander-Walker is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Alexander-Walker will get the nod at point guard due to the absence of Mike Conley (toe). This will be his second start of the season. In the previous one, he notched 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 32 minutes in a loss to the Trail Blazers on Nov. 13.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flexibility key for Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker Flexibility has become a way of life for Nickeil Alexander-Walker, both on and off the court.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • THESTAR.COM

Unburdened by a fear of failure, Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker has full trust in his work, his purpose and himself The Timberwolves trailed Denver 116-109 with just more than two minutes to play in an early November contest when Minnesota coach Chris Finc...

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM

Returns to bench Friday Alexander-Walker is not in the Timberwolves' starting lineup Friday against the Kings.

Impact Alexander-Walker will retreat to the bench Friday as Mike Conley returns from a one-game absence due to rest. Alexander-Walker started Wednesday against the Trail Blazers, during which he logged 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block across 32 minutes.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slides into starting role in loss Alexander-Walker closed with 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 106-98 loss to the Trail Blaz...

Impact The Timberwolves adjusted their lineup to account for Mike Conley's (rest) absence, opting for a combo of Alexander-Walker and Anthony Edwards in the backcourt. In his first start of the season, Alexander-Walker matched a season high with five rebounds and also posted his second-highest scoring total of the season. Alexander-Walker's minutes have crept up as a reservist over the past two weeks, but he's not producing enough to warrant fantasy consideration, even in the deepest of leagues.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Conley Alexander-Walker will start Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Mike Conley is resting Wednesday, opening a spot in the first unit for Alexander-Walker. Though it'll be Alexander-Walker's first start of the season, he's been an important piece for the Timberwolves. He's averaging 8.4 points, 2.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 23.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out five dimes in win Alexander-Walker provided eight points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals over 24 minutes during Friday's 119-116 win over the Nugget...

Impact Alexander-Walker continues to be one of Minnesota's primary backcourt options off the bench, as he is averaging 22.2 minutes across five appearances. The 26-year-old guard is also on fire from beyond the arc to begin the 2024-25 campaign, converting 63.2 percent of his 3.8 three-point attempts per contest.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid contributions in loss Alexander-Walker logged 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 120-114 loss to Dallas.

Impact Alexander-Walker was effective offensively while having similar workloads to Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo as headliners of the second unit. Mike Conley only logged 22 minutes, with Alexander-Walker helping crowdsource point guard duties in his off minutes.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go for Opening Night Alexander-Walker (rest) will be available for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Lakers.

Impact Alexander-Walker was held out of the Timberwolves' preseason finale against the Nuggets on Thursday, but he will suit up for Tuesday's regular-season opener. Alexander-Walker is looking to build off a solid 2023-24 campaign, during which he averaged 8.0 points, 2.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 23.4 minutes per game across 82 regular-season contests (including 20 starts).

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting vs. Denver Alexander-Walker won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Nuggets due to rest purposes.

Impact Alexander-Walker will get the night off after logging 22 minutes in Wednesday's preseason game agains the Bulls. Expect Rob Dillingham, Terrence Shannon, Daishen Nix and Josh Minott to eat up the majority of the backcourt minutes Thursday evening.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bronny James records 3 blocks, 2 points in Lakers preseason debut

Bronny James played in his first NBA preseason game when the Lakers host Minnesota in the first of Los Angeles’ two games in the Coachella V...

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Canada finalizes its men's Olympic basketball roster, with 8 returnees from World Cup team

Canada finalized its men’s basketball roster for the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, with eight of the 12 players selected having been part of the run to a bronze medal at last summer...

JULY 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minimal impact in loss Alexander-Walker recorded zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one assist and two steals in 14 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference...

Impact Alexander-Walker averaged just 3.4 points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 15.4 minutes across the Western Conference. He also struggled mightily with his efficiency, shooting 28.6 percent from the field and 18.8 percent from three across the five contests. However, the 25-year-old guard converted 39.1 percent of his 4.1 three-point attempts per game during the regular season and will head into the 2024-25 campaign under the last year of his two-year, $9 million contract.

MAY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Alexander-Walker will move to the bench for Thursday's Game 6 versus Denver.

Impact This is an expected move with Mike Conley back from his injury. Alexander-Walker fared well in his spot start in Game 5, producing 14 points (5-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 39 minutes.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable in spor start Alexander-Walker amassed 14 points (5-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 112-97 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of the West...

Impact Alexander-Walker moved into the starting lineup Tuesday, replacing Mike Conley who was ruled out due to an Achilles issue. While he was far from spectacular, Alexander-Walker cobbled together a serviceable performance, contributing on both ends of the floor. Now trailing 3-2 in the series, Minnesota will be hoping Conley is cleared to return for Game 6. Should that not be the case, expect to see Alexander-Walker running with the starters once again.

MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE