Jaylen Clark News, Rumors, Updates - Minnesota Timberwolves

Won't return Saturday Clark (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Bulls, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

Impact Clark tweaked his right hamstring and will not return to tonight's contest. He played three minutes off the bench prior to his exit, leaving more opportunities available for Terrence Shannon Jr. and Bones Hyland.

43 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Seeing consistent burn Clark had seven points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 19 minutes during Thursday's 133-94 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Clark is playing a steady role off the bench for Minnesota, but he's not been productive enough to warrant much fantasy attention in Anthony Edwards' (knee) absence. Over his last seven outings, Clark has averaged 6.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 20.2 minutes per game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited output in win Clark accumulated four points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two steals in 21 minutes during Monday's 112-100 victory over Milwaukee.

Impact Clark struggled from the field but provided defensive energy in a reserve role. With Anthony Edwards (knee) and Terrence Shannon (hip) sidelined, Clark has an opportunity to maintain a spot in Minnesota's backcourt rotation. However, his limited offensive involvement makes him primarily a steals specialist in deeper fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves blow out Clippers 127-101 behind Ball's 24 points for 1st win without Edwards

LaMelo Ball had a season-high 24 points and Jaden McDaniels scored 23 as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers 127-101 in NBA Cup group play for their first win...

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Headed to bench Clark will come off the bench in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat.

Impact Clark started in the Timberwolves preseason finale with Anthony Edwards (rest) taking the night off, but Edwards is back and starting for Opening Night. As a reserve last season, Clark averaged 4.0 points in 12.8 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ends with three steals in loss Clark finished with 18 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds, three steals and one block over 29 minutes in Friday's 133-116 preseason loss to Chicago.

Impact Clark tied Drew Timme to finish second on the team in points behind Isaiah Evans, who ended the night with a game-high 21 points. Outside of the 25-year-old's contributions on the scoring end, he also shined defensively. Clark has appeared in 108 regular-season games for Minnesota since entering the league as the No. 53 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, averaging 4.1 points and 1.6 rebounds across 13.1 minutes per contest. He will likely have a stable role in Minnesota's rotation in 2026-27, but he will presumably not be a consistent producer.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Friday Clark will start Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls.

Impact Clark will draw his second preseason start with all of Minnesota's regulars resting. He'll be joined by Zyon Pullin, Terrence Shannon, Cody Williams and Joan Beringer.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Clark will start in Saturday's exhibition against the Heat.

Impact Jaden McDaniels (rest) and Jonathan Kuminga (rest) are out, so Clark will be thrust into the starting unit for Saturday's exhibition. Clark earned one start last season and finished with eight points, three rebounds, two assists, two triples and one block over 30 minutes.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Clark needs to provide some offense to be a part of the Timberwolves' rotation Jaylen Clark hasn't shown anything on offense in the first two preseason games, which isn't a good sign.

OCTOBER 9 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Jaylen Clark will earn a bigger role with the Timberwolves if his shooting leap is real Jaylen Clark is already an impactful defender, and if he improves as a shooter, he'll play a key role for the Timberwolves.

SEPTEMBER 30 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Jaylen Clark could have early lead over Bones Hyland in Timberwolves' pecking order Chris Finch's comments seem to be more favorable for Jaylen Clark being in the rotation than Bones Hyland.

SEPTEMBER 16 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Jaylen Clark could play a bigger role in the Timberwolves' rotation than expected Jaylen Clark has flown under-the-radar in a busy Timberwolves' offseason, but he could be poised for a consistent rotation role.

SEPTEMBER 14 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Timberwolves' Josh Green trade gives Jaylen Clark a clearer path to minutes After trading Josh Green to the Jazz, young wing Jaylen Clark has a path to regular minutes with the Timberwolves.

AUGUST 31 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Role now unclear Clark faces a more difficult path to consistent minutes following Minnesota's addition of Jonathan Kuminga.

Impact Clark currently provides depth at shooting guard and small forward, but Kuminga's expected starting role figures to push Ayo Dosunmu into a more prominent reserve role while also occupying substantial minutes at the forward spots. Clark's defensive ability should keep him in consideration for situational minutes, though he's unlikely to enter the season with a significant fantasy role.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Clark can help the Timberwolves solve their Jaden McDaniels dilemma Without a natural power forward, Jaden McDaniels' role on the Minnesota Timberwolves is suddenly unclear. He has long thrived as a perimeter...

AUGUST 24 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Jaylen Clark's Outlook With Timberwolves Could Skyrocket With One Adjustment Jaylen Clark appears to have a clear understanding of what he must improve upon ahead of a season with the Minnesota Timberwolves that could...

JULY 31 • SI.COM

Jaylen Clark's contract will be a steal if this area of development is for real Jaylen Clark will have one of the best-value contracts in the league if he develops a reliable 3-point shot.

JULY 29 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Josh Green has an undeniable advantage over Jaylen Clark in the Timberwolves' rotation Josh Green is just a much more reliable 3-point shooter at this stage of his career than Jaylen Clark is.

JULY 27 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Jaylen Clark exposed the $385,000 payouts given to every NBA player: "Everybody gets an equal share" Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark detailed how the NBPA's collective licensing strategy bypassed individual superstar advantages to...

JULY 22 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Obvious area of growth can make Jaylen Clark a vital part of the Timberwolves' success If Jaylen Clark can start hitting 3-pointers at a solid rate, he'll be a key part of the Timberwolves' rotation.

JULY 19 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Jaylen Clark's new contract could set him up for a bigger role with the Timberwolves It's not the biggest Minnesota Timberwolves' move this past week, but on Friday night, the Wolves inked a three-year, $10 million deal with...

JUNE 27 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Timberwolves Retain Key Bench Piece on Multi-Year Deal Minnesota re-signed Jaylen Clark to a three-year deal on Friday night.

JUNE 27 • SI.COM

To re-sign with Minnesota Clark will sign a three-year, $10 million contract with the Timberwolves, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports Friday.

Impact The defensive-minded wing will re-sign with Minnesota after spending the first two years of his career with the club. He saw relatively consistent minutes before the Timberwolves traded for Ayo Dosunmu last season, though Clark could have a clearer path to consistent playing time in 2026-27 with Naz Reid and Julius Randle no longer in the picture. In addition, Donte DiVincenzo is expected to miss most, if not all, of the season after rupturing his Achilles in the first round of the playoffs. Over 68 regular-season appearances (one start) last season, Clark averaged 4.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 13.1 minutes per game.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Restricted free agency looms Clark notched two points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds in eight minutes during Friday's 139-109 loss to San Antonio in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Impact The 2023 53rd overall pick proved his value as a defensive specialist throughout a 2025-26 campaign in which he appeared in 68 games, averaging 4.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 0.7 steals in 13.1 minutes per contest. Known for his elite perimeter disruption, Clark was often deployed as a situational stopper against opposing lead guards during the regular season, but he saw his role vanish in the postseason, barely playing as rotations tightened. As the Timberwolves enter an offseason focused on reshaping the roster around Anthony Edwards, they face a key decision regarding Clark's restricted free agency; while his defensive advanced metrics and affordable price tag make him an attractive candidate for a qualifying offer, his limited offensive game and lack of a playoff role make him a potential casualty of a looming cap crunch and a necessary roster overhaul.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves' injury woes worsen with Dosunmu sidelined for Game 6 by sore calf, Anderson out ill

The injury-ravaged Minnesota Timberwolves lost two more players for Game 6 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets by scratching guard Ayo Dosunmu with a...

MAY 1 • Associated Press

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Timberwolves blow out Clippers 127-101 behind Ball's 24 points for 1st win without Edwards

Timberwolves' injury woes worsen with Dosunmu sidelined for Game 6 by sore calf, Anderson out ill