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Bones Hyland - Playing WednesdayHyland (ankle) will take the floor for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
ImpactHyland was handed a probable tag ahead of the contest and will play as expected. With Jamal Murray (ankle) also active, Hyland should handle his typical backup point guard duties.
JANUARY 19, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Active as expectedMurray (ankle) will play and start in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
ImpactMurray was tabbed as probable ahead of the contest due to inflammation in his right ankle but will suit up and should handle his typical workload Wednesday. He has tallied at least 15 points in seven consecutive contests and has notched six or more assists in three of his last four.
JANUARY 19, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Jeff Green - Ruled outGreen (hand) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
ImpactAs expected, Green will miss yet another contest with a left hand injury. The 36-year-old hasn't suited up since Dec. 23, which has opened up more opportunities for Vlatko Cancar and Zeke Nnaji in the frontcourt. Green's next chance to play will come Friday against the Pacers.
JANUARY 19, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Gary Payton II - Likely to play ThursdayPayton (hip) is probable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
ImpactPayton will now have received a probable tag in five consecutive contests due to right adductor soreness but has managed to play in each of the four previous games and should be expected to do the same Thursday. In his last three contests, Payton has averaged 5.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 16.3 minutes.
JANUARY 19, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Jusuf Nurkic - Likely to play ThursdayNurkic is probable for Thursday's game versus the 76ers due to left calf tightness.
ImpactNurkic's calf injury doesn't appear to be serious, as he is still expected to play Thursday. The 28-year-old big man is averaging 16.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals in his last five games.
JANUARY 19, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets basketball live stream (01/18/23): How to watch, time, channelWatch the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night even if you don't have cable.
JANUARY 18, 2023ā¢PENNLIVE.COM
