WENDELL MOORE JR. NEWS

Moving back to bench role Moore is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact The Pistons will tweak their lineup for this contest and Moore will return to the bench, as Ausar Thompson has entered the lineup. Moore is averaging 4.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.7 steals per game off the bench this season.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Ivey Moore will start in Friday's game against the Hornets, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact With Jaden Ivey (lower leg) sidelined, Moore will make his first start of the season. The 23-year-old has seen little playing time of late, and in 13 regular-season appearances, he has averaged 4.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 14.1 minutes per game.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Thursday Moore (personal) has been removed from the injury report in advance of Thursday's game against Boston.

Impact Moore has seen his career prospectus reborn in Detroit, with his 164 minutes of action already representing a career high for the third-year guard. That being said, Detroit's backcourt will be fully healthy entering Thursday's contest, so Moore is unlikely to take on a relevant role.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Moore (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against New York.

Impact Moore will miss Saturday's game while attending to a personal matter, and his next opportunity to play will be Thursday against the Celtics. Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland should see a slight uptick in playing time due to Moore's absence.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid outing off bench Moore recorded seven points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 overtime loss to Charlotte.

Impact Moore is averaging just 4.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 15.1 minutes across seven appearances this season. However, the 23-year-old forward is making the most of his playing time by shooting 63.2 percent from the field. With Cade Cunningham (hip) exiting Thursday's contest early, Moore could receive increased playing time if Cunningham is forced to miss any future contests.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Moore finished Sunday's 124-104 win over the Wizards with four points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 24 minutes.

Impact With Tim Hardaway (head) sidelined, Moore has taken advantage of some newfound minutes. He's played at least 23 minutes in three straight contests, averaging 7.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 56.2 percent from the field. His usage rate has been very low, however.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance in loss Moore chipped in no counting stats in one minute during Friday's 113-101 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Moore cracked the rotation, albeit during the final moments of Friday's loss. While it is always nice to see fringe players spending time on the court, it is clearly a situation that can be ignored. Managers can sweep this under the rug and move on.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Wolves, Pistons swap second-round picks in 2024 Draft | NBA.com Minnesota sends Wendell Moore Jr. to Detroit in the reported trade as the teams swap 2024 second-round picks.

JUNE 27, 2024 • NBA.COM

Traded to Detroit The Timberwolves traded Moore and the No. 37 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to the Pistons on Thursday in exchange for the No. 53 pick, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Moore wasn't a major part of the Timberwolves' rotation last year, but he was productive in the G League, averaging 19.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 35.2 minutes per game over eight regular-season appearances with the Iowa Wolves. He'll likely play a similar role in Detroit.

JUNE 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quick G League visit Minnesota recalled Moore from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Friday.

Impact Moore, Leonard Miller and Josh Minott were all assigned and recalled Friday, suggesting they went through a practice with the G League squad. Moore has made three NBA appearances in March, totaling six minutes of action.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with parent club The Timberwolves recalled Moore from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.

Impact Moore was sent to the G League on Thursday but will rejoin the parent club a few days later. He hasn't been a consistent part of Minnesota's rotation this season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Milwaukee Moore (knee) is not in the injury report to face the Bucks on Friday.

Impact Moore doesn't have a regular role in Minnesota's rotation, so his absence is not going to affect many fantasy decisions. He might see minutes down the stretch if the game ends up being a blowout, but he shouldn't see meaningful minutes on a regular basis any time soon.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Moore (knee) won't play Thursday against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Moore doesn't have a regular role in Minnesota's rotation, so his absence is not going to affect many fantasy decisions, even in a small three-game slate such as this one. His next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star break when the Timberwolves take on the Bucks on Feb. 23.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Moore (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Moore is rarely a part of the rotation, so whether he plays won't impact fantasy hoops. We'll get official word on his status closer to Thursday's tip.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Tuesday Moore (knee) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Moore will miss his second straight contest Tuesday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to left knee soreness. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's rematch with Portland.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Moore is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers with a sore left knee.

Impact The injury kept Moore from playing in Monday's 121-100 win over the Clippers, but the 2022 first-round pick likely wouldn't have been in store for anything more than garbage-time run if he was active for the contest. If Moore is cleared in advance of Tuesday's contest, he could be in store for some meaningful minutes, though it would be contingent on star guard Anthony Edwards (knee) -- who is listed as questionable -- sitting out the contest.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Monday with sore knee Moore was ruled out ahead of Monday's 121-100 win over the Clippers due to a sore left knee.

Impact Moore isn't a regular part of Minnesota's rotation, but he likely would have received some garbage-time run in the blowout win had he not been inactive due to the sore knee. The Timberwolves are seemingly viewing the second-year player as day-to-day, making it uncertain if he'll be available Tuesday in Portland for the second leg of a back-to-back set.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins parent club The Timberwolves recalled Moore from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Sunday.

Impact The 2022 first-round pick is back with the Timberwolves after he played in both ends of Iowa's back-to-back set earlier in the weekend. In the Wolves' 126-117 loss to the Texas Legends on Saturday, Moore recorded 21 points (7-17 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six assists and three rebounds in 34 minutes. He's unlikely to be included in the Timberwolves' rotation in Monday's game in Oklahoma City, if Moore is even active for the contest.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to G League The Timberwolves assigned Moore to the Iowa Wolves of the G League on Friday.

Impact Moore has played two total minutes in Minnesota's last seven contests. The 22-year-old forward should receive extended playing time in the G League.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to NBA The Timberwolves recalled Moore from the Iowa Wolves of the G League on Thursday.

Impact Moore is averaging 2.7 minutes across his seven NBA appearances this season. He is unlikely to receive a significant role for the Timberwolves.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins parent club Moore was recalled from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Wednesday.

Impact A few hours after being sent to the G League to practice with Iowa, Moore will rejoin the parent club. He's appeared in just one game for the Timberwolves this season and shouldn't be part of the team's rotation moving forward.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA club Minnesota recalled Moore from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Tuesday.

Impact Moore, Leonard Miller, Josh Minott, Luka Garza and Daishen Nix were all sent to the G League earlier Tuesday to presumably practice but have since returned to the NBA club. Moore has made only one NBA appearance this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to main roster Moore has been recalled to the Timberwolves' roster in advance of Wednesday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Moore has yet to log minutes with the Timberwolves this season after making 29 appearances as a rookie last year. Minnesota's backcourt is fully healthy with the exception of Jordan McLaughlin (knee), so it's unclear if Moore will see the court Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team option picked up Minnesota exercised the $2.54 million team option for 2024-25 on Moore's rookie contract Friday.

Impact Moore, a 2022 first-round pick, isn't a key part of Minnesota's immediate future, but it appears the Timberwolves believe he can evolve into a rotational player eventually. Last year, Moore averaged 1.4 points in 5.3 minutes across 29 appearances (two starts) as a rookie. He's slated for a similar workload in Year 2.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE