NICKEIL ALEXANDER-WALKER NEWS

Gets starting nod Alexander-Walker is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact Alexander-Walker will replace Mike Conley (rest) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Alexander-Walker is averaging 8.4 points, 2.9 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 27.8 minutes across his previous 10 starting appearances.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check against Orlando Alexander-Walker provided zero points (0-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one block across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 113-92 win over the Magic.

Impact Alexander-Walker failed to score for the first time since Nov. 8 during Tuesday's win over Orlando. The 25-year-old guard is struggling with his efficiency as of late, shooting just 38.1 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from three across his last 10 appearances.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leads off the bench in loss Alexander-Walker logged eight points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 129-106 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Alexander-Walker led all Timberwolves bench players in scoring and assists while adding a steal defensively to boost Minnesota's second unit in a loss to Oklahoma City. Alexander-Walker has scored eight or more points in 12 games this season, posting his first such outing since notching eight points Dec. 18 against Miami.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Alexander-Walker will come off the bench Thursday versus the Mavericks.

Impact Anthony Edwards will return from his hip issue Thursday, and Jaden McDaniels is back after missing eight games with an ankle injury. Alexander-Walker will almost certainly lose some fantasy appeal with this news, but he'll likely be a key contributor for the second unit going forward.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

All around performance in win Alexander-Walker logged a season-high 20 points (8-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt), seven assists, five rebounds, five steals and two blocks over 36 minutes in Thursday's 101-90 victory over the J...

Impact In his fifth consecutive start, Alexander-Walker was finally able to break out in the scoring department, especially in the absence of Anthony Edwards (hip). In those five starts, Alexander-Walker is averaging 9.0 points, 3.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 0.8 blocks across 29.4 minutes. As Edwards and Jaden McDaniels (ankle) continue to miss time, Alexander-Walker will likely see extended minutes and more starts until they return.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nickeil Alexander-Walker's emergence hastens Minnesota's rise to the top of the West Alexander-Walker is so much more than a throw-in to a trade. He is a major component of the best team these parts have seen in decades.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Solid performance in start Alexander-Walker contributed seven points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and one block across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 112-99 victory over the 76ers.

Impact Alexander-Walker was inserted into the starting five with Jaden McDaniels (ankle) expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks. While Alexander-Walker didn't see a sizeable usage increase, he contributed on both ends and didn't commit a turnover. Fantasy managers should still consider adding Alexander-Walker, with Kyle Anderson making for a decent pickup option as well. When seeing at least 24 minutes last season, Alexander-Walker averaged 13.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Alexander-Walker is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Alexander-Walker will enter the starting five Wednesday with Jaden McDaniels (ankle) out. Alexander-Walker is averaging 3.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in 23.0 minutes across his previous two starting appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Rudy Gobert took the matchup against Mitchell Robinson personal “I knew he was gonna take that matchup with Mitchell Robinson being number one in the NBA in offensive rebounding,” Nickeil Alexander-Walker...

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Scores season-high mark Monday Alexander-Walker racked up 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists across 33 minutes during Monday's 117-100 victory over New York.

Impact Alexander-Walker delivered his best scoring output of the season, and it's worth noting he has delivered double-digit points in three of his last five appearances. However, he's nothing more than a backup at this point, especially given how good the backcourt tandem of Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley has worked, so Alexander-Walker's upside should remain relatively low going forward.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nickeil Alexander-Walker once again shines for Timberwolves after Jaden McDaniels' injury Nickeil Alexander-Walker made an impression for the Wolves last season during the playoffs, in Monday's win over the Knicks he showed he's g...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Season-high eight points Alexander-Walker totaled eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Monday's 114-109 overtime win over Boston.

Impact Alexander-Walker set season highs in made three-pointers and points. The defensive-minded guard has carved out a solid secondary role in Minnesota's backcourt, but his production hasn't been worthy of consideration in most fantasy formats. At best, Alexander-Walker is a steaming option for managers in need of defensive production in category leagues.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bench role Alexander-Walker isn't starting Monday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Alexander-Walker started his team's first two contests of the 2023-24 campaign, but he'll head back to the bench with Jaden McDaniels returning to the starting five. Alexander-Walker totaled seven points, seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks over 46 minutes in his first two contests of the year.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting season opener Alexander-Walker is part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Alexander-Walker will step into the place of Jaden McDaniels (calf) in the starting lineup alongside Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. In three starts with the Jazz last season, Alexander-Walker averaged 13.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 26.8 minutes.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nickeil Alexander-Walker finds the stability and role that's long eluded him Whether it's for Minnesota or the Canadian national team, Nickeil Alexander-Walker has finally found his professional lane.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Timberwolves re-sign G Nickeil Alexander-Walker The Minnesota Timberwolves re-signed guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker on Monday.

JULY 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns to bench Alexander-Walker isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Alexander-Walker will be replaced by Taurean Prince in the starting five Wednesday. Alexander-Walker tallied seven points, one rebound and one block in 23 minutes during Game 1, and will likely be one of Minnesota's first options off the bench.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in 10 minutes Alexander-Walker closed with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and one rebound in 10 minutes during Monday's 119-115 victory over the Kings.

Impact Alexander-Walker played his fewest minutes since Feb. 16 and was held scoreless for the third time this season when he's played at least 10 minutes. Across 12 March appearances, he's averaged 6.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 18.8 minutes per game, but barring numerous injuries, he can safely be left on the waiver wire in standard leagues.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in loss Alexander-Walker registered four points (2-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 19 minutes during Saturday's 122-107 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Since the All-Star break (11 games), Alexander-Walker has averaged 8.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals-plus-blocks in 20.5 minutes. As long as Jaylen Nowell (knee) and Anthony Edwards (ankle) remain out, Alexander-Walker is a candidate for a solid reserve role, but his production has been too sporadic to trust on a nightly basis.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Alexander-Walker (recently traded) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Alexander-Walker passed his physical ahead of Friday's matchup and has been cleared to make his team debut. He wasn't part of Utah's rotation shortly before being traded, and it's not yet clear how much playing time he'll be able to carve out in Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Grizzlies Alexander-Walker (recently traded) is questionable for Friday's game against Memphis.

Impact Alexander-Walker was traded from the Jazz to the Timberwolves on Wednesday, but he still needs to pass his physical before he's cleared to make his team debut. Once he's available, Alexander-Walker will provide backcourt depth behind Mike Conley, who was also recently acquired by Minnesota via trade from the Jazz.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Lakers trading Westbrook to Utah in 3-team swap

The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Russell Westbrook to Utah and reacquiring guard D’Angelo Russell from Minnesota in a three-team, eight-player deal, a person with knowledge of th...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealt to Minnesota Alexander-Walker is being sent to Minnesota, along with Mike Conley, as part of Wednesday's three-way deal between the Jazz, Timberwolves and Lakers.

Impact Alexander-Walker will provide some depth in the backcourt in Minnesota, but it will be tough for him to earn enough minutes to make an impact in most leagues while Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley and Austin Rivers are healthy.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Saturday Alexander-Walker is not starting Saturday against the 76ers, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact As expected, Alexander-Walker heads back to the bench with Mike Conley back in the starting unit following a game off due to rest. Alexander-Walker provided two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals over 15 minutes during Friday's 112-108 victory over the Magic. His return to the bench shouldn't affect many fantasy rosters.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flops in spot start Friday Alexander-Walker provided two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals over 15 minutes during Friday's 112-108 victory over the Magic.

Impact Alexander-Walker replaced Mike Conley (rest) in the starting lineup Friday but was unable to produce anything close to a fantasy-relevant line. Outside of a few brief flashes, Alexander-Walker has been an afterthought when it comes to fantasy, sitting well outside the top 250 in standard leagues. There is really no reason to consider him a viable asset unless the Jazz hand him a larger role, which currently seems unlikely.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE