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Sunday, January 15

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (groin) didn't return to Saturday's win over Cleveland because of right groin soreness. He finished the game with only six points, four rebounds, and one steal in 13 minutes of action. It's possible Gobert could miss time, beginning with Monday's matchup against his former team, the Utah Jazz. Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) remains out, so Naz Reid, who had 17 points and seven boards in this one, is the favorite to enter the starting lineup if Gobert can't suit up.

Thursday, January 12

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (hip) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The young guard has been battling through left hip soreness the last few games. Clearly, it is still bothering him as it was forced him to miss the rest of this game. It's uncertain if this issue is going to force Edwards to miss more than just this contest. Jaylen Nowell started in the second half of Wednesday's contest. He'd get a boost in fantasy value if Edwards is forced to miss more time.

Wednesday, January 11

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup versus Detroit. He hurt his hip last Friday against the Clippers and managed to play through the injury Sunday versus Houston, but could now be forced to take some time off. With that said, it's worth noting that Edwards was also questionable for Sunday's game and still ended up playing 37 minutes, so managers shouldn't be surprised to see the same happen on Wednesday. However, if Edwards can't go in the end, Jaylen Nowell and Austin Rivers should share most of the available minutes.
		Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) is good to go Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. Edwards was questionable with hip soreness that has been bothering him over the past few days. Despite the injury, Edwards will continue to play through it and has yet to miss a game this season. Edwards will face a Pistons team who is in the second leg of a back-to-back set and just gave up 147 points to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.
		Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (illness) has been ruled out Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. Anderson is feeling under the weather and will not take the court against Detroit. Taurean Prince, Jaylen Nowell and Austin Rivers are all candidates to see higher minutes on Wednesday. Given how the Pistons played on Tuesday, they may see even more run if the starters get out to an early lead.

Sunday, January 08

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game in Houston. He exited Friday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers because of a sore left hip, allowing Jaylen Nowell to finish with 14 points and six assists. If Edwards can't suit up, Nowell would be a favorite to enter starting lineup, ultimately giving him some upside for fantasy managers.
		Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (back) is available to play Sunday against the Houston Rockets. Reid missed two games due to a back injury before returning Friday, but only logged nine minutes as his back flared up. Reid was questionable for Sunday but got the go ahead from the training staff to play. There is some reinjury risk for Reid given he left Friday's game early, but he should be fine for his normal amount of minutes.
		Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (hip) will play Sunday against the Houston Rockets. Initial reports had Edwards unlikely to play Sunday, but he will play through some hip soreness he's been dealing with. Edwards has yet to miss a game this season and should be in his normal role on Sunday. If Edwards were to miss any time with an injury, Taurean Prince and Jaylen Nowell would be next in line for minutes.

Saturday, January 07

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards left Friday's contest against the Clippers with hip soreness and doesn't expect to play Sunday versus Houston. The injury limited him to only 23 minutes of action and a season-low five points. It also comes at a really bad time, as Edwards was enjoying a nice scoring spurt, averaging 30.3 points per game across the previous four contests. He is the Timberwolves' leading scorer with 23.7 points, and Edwards is also boasting career numbers with 6.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists. Austin Rivers and Jaylen Nowell should share Edwards' minutes whilst he's unavailable.

Thursday, January 05

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) is back in the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The young guard sat out of their last game due to a non-COVID related illness. It appears Russell is feeling good enough to suit up for Wednesday's contest. He should resume his normal role, which means Jaylen Nowell will head to the bench. He won't have great streaming appeal off the bench, but could still be a deep league option.

Wednesday, January 04

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (back) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Reid missed Monday's game with back spasms and may sit another if he does not recover in time. Nathan Knight and Luka Garza saw an uptick in minutes off the bench without Reid, but neither are recommended fantasy options. If Reid is unable to go, the main beneficiaries will likely be Kyle Anderson and Jaden McDaniels.
		Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Taurean Prince (shoulder) is on track to take the floor for Wednesday's contest against Portland, marking his first in-game action since Nov. 23. Right shoulder irritation has sidetracked Prince's season, which began with him averaging 7.9 points and 2.5 rebounds across 18 contests off the bench. As Minnesota remains without Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) for the time being, Prince stands to give the team a boost in the frontcourt, although he likely remains on the outside looking in of season-long fantasy relevance for the time being. Kyle Anderson and Jaden McDaniels figure to continue seeing the lion's share of minutes at the forward spots moving forward.

Monday, January 02

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The star guard is dealing with a non-COVID related illness. The team will likely wait until closer to tip-off before making a final decision on his status. His absence would open up more playing time for Austin Rivers and Jaylen Nowell. Neither of those two are worth looking at outside of deep leagues. Anthony Edwards would see an uptick in value if Russell is unable to play.

Sunday, January 01

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (hip) is available for Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This is great news after Edwards was considered questionable earlier in the day due to a left hip contusion. He fell hard during Friday's game, but appears to be good enough to suit up on Saturday. The 21-year-old has been a stud lately, so fantasy managers better make sure Edwards is in their lineups for Saturday's slate.
		Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (illness) will be available for Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The big man sat out on Friday due to a non-COVID related illness. Luckily, Gobert is feeling good enough to play on Saturday. His return will shift Naz Reid back to the bench where his value will likely take a hit. It's worth noting that Karl-Anthony Towns is still sidelined, so Reid should still have a decent role off the bench. Fantasy managers who are rostering Reid should hold onto him for the moment.

Friday, December 30

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (illness) is suffering from a non-COVID illness and the team has listed him as questionable for their contest against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The French big man was a late addition to the injury report which doesn't bode well for his chances to play. If he is sidelined, Naz Reid would become a great streaming option as the main frontcourt player.
		Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Milwaukee due to an illness. Naz Reid stands to draw significant DFS appeal without Gobert in the mix, as the fourth-year big man has averaged 21.7 points and 8.3 rebounds across three starts this season. The absence of Gobert on the interior will be a major step back for Minnesota, as the three-time Defensive Player of the Year ranks third in the league with 12 rebounds per contest. His next opportunity to suit up comes Saturday vs. the Pistons.
		Minnesota Timberwolves small/power forward Kyle Anderson (back) has been given the green light to play in Friday's game vs. Milwaukee, returning from a five-game absence due to back spasms. Anderson will reprise his starting role and should see some DFS intrigue with Rudy Gobert (illness) ruled out in the frontcourt. Anderson came off the bench earlier this year against the Bucks and contributed just four points, three rebounds and three assists. While the veteran has been integral to much of Minnesota's on-court action, his fantasy viability has slid during his age-29 campaign.

Thursday, December 29

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jordan McLaughlin (calf) will be sidelined for at least the next week. The 26-year-old is dealing with a left calf strain, so he'll be shut down and re-evaluated in one week. This means that McLaughlin will miss the next five games. His absence should open up playing time for Austin Rivers and Jaylen Nowell. Both players are worth considering as streaming options in deep leagues.

Wednesday, December 28

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (back) will sit out again on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Anderson will miss his fifth straight game due to back spasms, but there is optimism he will be able to play on Friday. Austin Rivers should continue to start without Anderson, but his starting role may be short lived. Anderson was playing well before the injury and would be worth a look in most leagues due to his versatility.

Tuesday, December 27

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Anderson has been dealing with back spasms, but will actually sit this game out due to a non-COVID related illness. His absence should mean that Austin Rivers will stick in the starting lineup. He should play minutes in the 30s, but remains a fairly risky streaming option for Monday's slate.

Thursday, December 22

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (back) won't play against the Mavericks. He didn't suit up on Monday in the first installment of the two-game set with Dallas, allowing Austin Rivers to enter the starting lineup and finish with 16 points, five rebounds, and a steal. Considering Rivers played 37 minutes in that one, he is worth consideration in deeper fantasy formats on Wednesday night. He could also be a viable value option in DFS lineups.
		Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) will suit up for Wednesday's meeting with Dallas after missing his previous three games. With the defensive specialist back on the floor, Naz Reid will head back to the bench, so he'll lose some fantasy appeal. Although Gobert could see fewer minutes in his first game back from the layoff, he should be included in every fantasy lineup.

Wednesday, December 21

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Dallas. He has missed three games with a left ankle sprain and it looks like he still hasn't fully recovered. Gobert's injury has been great news for Naz Reid, who has managed to explode for a couple of big games as a starter. He will maintain his spot in the starting unit if Gobert can't return Wednesday. Reid has averaged 21.7 points and 8.3 rebounds as a starter, and his three starts include one 12-minute outing where he was limited by injury.

Monday, December 19

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid had to cut a productive night short Sunday against Chicago, leaving the game with trapezius tightness. He finished with 10 points in 12 minutes of play, adding three rebounds and one steal. Reid made his second start of the campaign and scored the team's first 10 points. It's a very unfortunate turn of events for Reid, who had started to play a massive role for the team due to injuries, but he got hurt himself now and his big opportunity might be gone with that. Nathan Knight filled the center spot in the second half against the Bulls and played well, collecting 16 points in 26. He is now set to benefit from the injury situation if Reid and Rudy Gobert (ankle) remain out for the next game.
		Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The big man has missed each of the last two games with a left ankle sprain. Naz Reid (neck) has been starting in his absence and is a solid streaming option if Gobert is unable to play. However, Reid was injured during Sunday's game, but is listed as probable. Luka Garza would be forced into heavy minutes if both players are unable to play. Fantasy managers should check back later on Monday for another update on Gobert and Reid.
		Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) has been listed as probable to play in Monday's contest vs. Dallas after making his return to action Sunday following a two-game absence. Russell was clicking on all cylinders offensively in his first night back, shooting 10-for-14 overall and 7-for-10 from long range, giving fantasy managers a glimpse of his skill set when healthy. He'll face a tough matchup against the Mavs, who are yielding the third-fewest overall DFS points per outing per DraftKings' scoring this season. With Jordan McLaughlin (calf) ruled out, Austin Rivers could snag some minutes with the second unit, but Russell figures to play another sizable role barring a late setback.
		Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. This marks the third game in a row that the big man has been forced to miss due to a left ankle sprain. His absence should mean that Naz Reid (neck) will remain in the starting five. He's currently probable for this game, but would be a strong streaming option if cleared for Monday's game. Fantasy managers should check back to see if Reid gets cleared to play.

Friday, December 16

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) is currently listed as questionable as he deals with a left ankle sprain. The Frenchman hasn't had to miss a game since early November, but that streak could be in jeopardy. One promising fact is that he was able to play the whole game against the Los Angeles Clippers just a couple of days ago, so this ankle injury could be minor. If he's unable to give it a go, look for Naz Reid to move into the starting lineup and maybe even Luka Garza to receive some more minutes off of the bench. The former would be the better pick for a streaming option.
		Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) could be one of possibly three starters not playing for the team on Friday. Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) is already ruled out and Rudy Gobert (ankle) is also questionable. Russell is dealing with a knee contusion that kept him out of their last contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. In that game, Austin Rivers received the spot start while Jaylen Nowell played 25 minutes off of the bench. Fantasy managers can expect more of the same if Russell has to miss a second game.

Thursday, December 15

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. This is bad timing with the Wolves already without Jordan McLaughlin (calf) for this game. That means, Austin Rivers and Jaylen Nowell will be asked to step up and play significant minutes. Both could be possible streaming options with Russell on the sideline. Fantasy managers should also look for Kyle Anderson to make a bigger impact with Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out.

Wednesday, December 14

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Clippers. He hurt his left knee in Monday's loss to Portland and might now be forced to sit out his first game of the season. Russell has been on a nice run lately, averaging 26.4 points per game across his last five outings, and his absence would be a bitter blow for a team that is already missing Karl-Anthony Towns (calf). With Jordan McLaughlin (calf) remaining out, Jaylen Nowell could be in for a very busy night, and we should see a lot more of Austin Rivers as well if Russell isn't available.

Monday, December 12

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jordan McLaughlin (calf) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He suffered a left calf strain on Friday, which is the second time he has suffered that injury in two weeks. That being said, McLaughlin could very well miss some time while he gets back to 100 percent. In the meantime, Austin Rivers and Jaylen Nowell should see additional playing time. Neither of them offer enough value to warrant rostering in basically any fantasy formats.

Saturday, December 10

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (shoulder) will sit out a seventh consecutive game Friday against Utah, and the team doesn't expect him to return for at least a week. The 28-year-old is having problems with his right shoulder, and his absence has been quite a blow for the team during a time in which Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) is forced to nurse an injury. Jaden McDaniels logged massive minutes in the last game against Indiana and Kyle Anderson has been a busy man on the frontcourt as well lately. Both should continue in a big role against the Jazz.

Sunday, December 04

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jordan McLaughlin (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 26-year-old is back in the rotation after missing the last six games due to a left calf strain. His return will mean less playing time for Austin Rivers and Jaylen Nowell. However, neither player was much of a fantasy option outside of deep leagues. McLaughlin is expected to resume his normal role of the bench on Saturday.

Tuesday, November 29

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns suffered a right calf strain in Monday's loss to Washington. He left in the third quarter after posting eight points in 22 minutes with two rebounds and four assists. Towns will undergo further tests Tuesday, but there is optimism that he avoided a serious injury. However, he is still looking at some time on the sidelines, with muscle strains typically taking a few weeks to heal. Fantasy managers should key in on Kyle Anderson whilst Toews is absent. He logged extended minutes Monday and looks set to join the starting five. Anderson is a guy who does a bit of everything for his team, so he should be a useful piece in all fantasy formats.

Monday, November 28

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Washington Wizards. The young forward sat out on Sunday as well due to a non-COVID related illness. His absence will result in more playing time for Kyle Anderson and Austin Rivers. Neither of them have much streaming appeal for this matchup. Rivers will likely play more minutes, so he'd be the better choice between the two players.

Wednesday, November 09

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game with the Phoenix Suns. Gobert has missed the past two games while in the league's health and safety protocols, but he will make his return to the court on Wednesday. Gobert's return should push Kyle Anderson back to his normal bench role moving forward, assuming Gobert is not limited in any capacity.

Sunday, October 30

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (back) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with San Antonio. The 29-year-old has been dealing with back spasms, an injury that's officially forced him to miss his last four games. If Anderson is ruled out for this one, Taurean Prince, who has averaged 8.0 points and 3.2 rebounds, should continue to see more minutes.

Wednesday, October 26

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game. This marks his third game in a row that he'll be sidelined after leaving the game against Utah last week. Anderson is expected to be an important depth piece for this new-look Timberwolves team. Fantasy managers can find other streaming options in the meantime. When he does return, he'll most likely be on the lower end of the output spectrum, leaving him relevant for only deeper leagues.

Sunday, October 23

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (back) has been ruled out Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Anderson left Friday's game against the Utah Jazz with back spasms and did not return. Anderson has already been ruled out one game due the injury and is looking doubtful to play Monday. With Anderson out, look for a combination of Jaden McDaniels, Taurean Prince and Jaylen Nowell to get more minutes on the wing. McDaniels has the highest upside of the three.

Saturday, October 15

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels had his fourth-year team option picked up on Friday. The 22-year-old has appeared in 133 games over two seasons since being drafted. In that timeframe, he's averaged 8.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and nearly a block. McDaniels is expected to start throughout the 2022-23 campaign. While that won't make him a consistent fantasy option, he'll have double-double potential whenever he's on the floor. With that said, he shot 31.7% from deep last season, so category managers may take a hit in that department moving ahead.