Jaylen Clark News, Rumors, Updates - Minnesota Timberwolves

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

Timberwolves should unleash secret weapon if Nuggets' offensive success continues Jaylen Clark can play a role in Game 6 if the Nuggets offense shows the improvements that were seen in Game 5.

APRIL 29 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Removed from injury report Clark (illness) is off the injury report for Game 4 on Saturday versus Denver.

Impact After sitting out the Game 3 win over the Nuggets on Thursday, Clark is recovered from an illness. However, he's unlikely to see meaningful playing time off the bench Saturday.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Clark (illness) is out for Game 3 against the Nuggets on Thursday.

Impact Clark will sit out Thursday after picking up an illness. His absence shouldn't have much of an impact on the Minnesota rotation considering he wasn't deployed off the bench in either of the first two games of the series.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Game 3 Clark (illness) is questionable for Game 3 against Denver.

Impact Terrence Shannon was also a late addition to the injury report with an illness, but neither player saw any action in the first two postseason games.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench for Game 1 Clark is not in the Timberwolves' starting lineup against the Nuggets on Saturday in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Impact Clark started in the Timberwolves' regular-season finale against the Pelicans this past Sunday, when he played 30 minutes and finished with eight points, three rebounds, two assists and one block in a 132-126 win. He'll revert to a bench role for Saturday's contest, and while he averaged 13.1 minutes per game in the regular season, his playing time will likely dip in the playoffs due to a tightened rotation.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Clark will start Sunday against the Pelicans.

Impact This will be Clark's first start of the season and he'll be joined in the first unit by Donte DiVincenzo, Terrence Shannon, Joe Ingles and Joan Beringer. Per 36 minutes this season, Clark owns averages of 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 triples and 2.0 steals per game.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves should turn to a forgotten player amid Jaden McDaniels' absence The Timberwolves' point-of-attack defense without Jaden McDaniels has been subpar. As such, turning to Jaylen Clark could make a lot of sens...

APRIL 7 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Sees 11 minutes in loss Clark logged nine points (3-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt), two assists and one steal across 11 minutes during Sunday's 122-108 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Clark played a very modest role off the bench with Anthony Edwards (knee) getting the night off. Over the past three weeks, Clark has just five appearances to his name for an average of 11.1 minutes per contest.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Clark (calf) is available for Wednesday's meeting with the Jazz.

Impact While Clark will be available for Wednesday's game, that doesn't mean he'll touch the court. He's been a negligible part of the rotation as of late, logging DNP-CDs in two of the past three games.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with calf soreness Clark is questionable for Wednesday's game against Utah due to right calf soreness.

Impact Clark is in danger of being out for the second half of this back-to-back set. However, he hasn't seen any playing time in two of Minnesota's last three contests, suggesting Clark is a negligible part of the rotation for now.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

No playing time Friday Clark (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Friday in the Timberwolves' 127-117 win over the Warriors.

Impact Clark had seen action in each of Minnesota's last four games and averaged 4.0 points in 4.5 minutes, but all of those appearances came in the fourth quarter of contests in which the outcome was already decided. The third-year wing will likely continue to find himself outside of the Minnesota rotation for the foreseeable future.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Thursday Clark (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Clark was initially listed as questionable for Thursday's game due to an illness, but the third-year pro has been given the green light to play against Toronto. However, his availability shouldn't impact the Timberwolves' rotation all that much, given that he's been a healthy DNP in five of Minnesota's last six games since the All-Star break.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Clark (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against Toronto.

Impact Clark recently fell out of Minnesota's rotation, so his status will not have a big impact in fantasy hoops.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Moves out of rotation Clark (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Thursday in the Timberwolves' 94-88 win over the Clippers.

Impact For the second straight contest and the third time in four games, Clark failed to see any playing time. The third-year player had previously appeared in 28 straight contests from Dec. 21 through the All-Star break, but he averaged just 12.3 minutes per contest over that stretch. Clark appears to have ceded his meager role in head coach Chris Finch's rotation to fellow wing Terrence Shannon, who has received just 10 total minutes while taking the floor for the past two contests.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Clark's spot in the Timberwolves' rotation is gone and not coming back Jaylen Clark has fallen out of the Timberwolves' rotation, and he's not getting his spot back.

FEBRUARY 27 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Mike Conley is glad he could come back to the Timberwolves, even if his playing time will be minimal

Mike Conley reunited with the Minnesota Timberwolves this week as if he hadn’t ever left

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Wolves are learning a crushing Jaylen Clark lesson that they'll have to live with Jaylen Clark is only able to make an impact on one side of the ball, and that limits his upside.

JANUARY 22 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Muted role continues Clark ended with four points (2-6 FG), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 139-106 victory over Milwaukee.

Impact Head coach Chris Finch has often deployed a tight rotation throughout 2025-26, which has kept Clark from logging at least 20 minutes in all but five of his 38 appearances. Unless Finch shows more of a tendency to rely on his bench, Clark should remain hard-pressed for fantasy relevance.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers' best under-the-radar trade target is hiding on another contender Minnesota's Jaylen Clark can provide Cleveland a much needed boost in its perimeter defense that the current squad is clearly lacking.

JANUARY 9 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Provides spark off bench Clark amassed 12 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 28 minutes during Sunday's 141-115 win over the Wizards.

Impact Clark was efficient in limited chances Sunday and was the only Minnesota bench player to score in double figures. He was far more involved after logging only five minutes Saturday against Miami, as he ended up shouldering his heaviest workload of the 2025-26 campaign. Clark hasn't been able to consistently contribute so far this season for the T-Wolves, but this was certainly a step in the right direction.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Collects four stocks in win Clark posted 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one block and three steals over 19 minutes during Monday's 136-101 victory over Chicago.

Impact Clark hasn't played a major role off the Timberwolves bench this season, with only eight games with more than 19 minutes, but he made the most of his playing time on Monday night. The 24-year-old forward scored in double digits for the third time this season and led both teams with three steals. The UCLA product is averaging 4.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.5 assists in 14.2 minutes per game in his sophomore season.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Clark (illness) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Clark missed Friday's contest due to illness, but he'll be back in action Sunday against Milwaukee. The 24-year-old wing is averaging 4.4 points and 2.1 rebounds across 14.7 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Clark (illness) won't suit up for Friday's game versus the Thunder.

Impact With Clark out for Friday's game there should be more minutes available for Terrence Shannon and Rob Dillingham in the second unit. For now, Clark should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Mike Conley is glad he could come back to the Timberwolves, even if his playing time will be minimal