Jaylen Clark News, Rumors, Updates - Minnesota Timberwolves

Receives first career start Clark will enter the starting lineup in Thursday's game against the Thunder.

Impact With Rudy Gobert (back) on the shelf, Clark will receive his first career start after making his NBA debut just over one month ago. The 23-year-old has scored in double figures in two of his last five appearances, during which he has averaged 7.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 three-pointers across 20.2 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes NBA debut Clark played the final 3:08 of Thursday's 104-89 win over the Magic, missing his only field-goal attempt and recording a foul during his time on the court.

Impact Clark is in the midst of his second season as a two-way player for Minnesota, but his appearance in garbage time of Thursday's win marked his NBA debut. The No. 53 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft didn't see any action at the NBA or G League level last season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon suffered during his time in college at UCLA. He was cleared to make his professional debut this past July in the Las Vegas Summer League and had made 20 appearances for the Iowa Wolves this season before being summoned to the parent club and getting the long-awaited chance to play for the Timberwolves on Thursday. Clark is likely to head back to Iowa in short order to see more consistent playing time.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA on Sunday The Timberwolves transferred Clark from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Sunday.

Impact Clark, who is on a two-way deal with the Timberwolves, will rejoin the club ahead of Monday's game against the Clippers. The 23-year-old's presence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, as he has yet to appear in a game at the NBA level.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA on Sunday The Timberwolves transferred Clark from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Sunday.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for training camp Clark (undisclosed) said Monday that he has been ramping up his activity ahead of training camp and is expected to be a full participant this week, Andrew Dukowitz of Zone Coverage...

Impact Clark missed the entire 2023-24 season working his way back from a torn Achilles. He did play in the Summer League, however, but battled an undisclosed injury towards the end of it. The No. 53 overall pick in the 2023 Draft, Clark will need a strong training camp to make a case for a rotation spot.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Clark (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League matchup against the Magic, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.

Impact Clark, a 2023 second-round pick, missed his entire rookie campaign while rehabbing from a torn Achilles, but he returned to action during the Las Vegas Summer League. He posted four points (1-8 FG), two assists, a rebound, a steal and a block in 22 minutes during Thursday's win over the Rockets.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Clark's standout defense and other observations from Timberwolves summer league Jaylen Clark, a 2023 second-round pick from UCLA, had six steals in the Wolves' 105-94 victory over Indiana.

JULY 15, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Timberwolves G Jaylen Clark cleared to play after missing last season Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark, who missed all of his rookie season recovering from a left Achilles tendon rupture, has been clea...

JULY 7, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Returns to action in Summer League Clark (Achilles) has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities, and he will participate in the Summer League.

Impact The 2023 No. 53 overall pick spent the 2023-24 season rehabbing a torn Achilles, but he will make his return to game action in the Summer League. The 22-year-old last played in 2022-23 for UCLA, during which he averaged 13.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.6 steals and 1.9 assists over 30 games. However, Clark's final collegiate season was cut short due to his Achilles injury, a season in which he was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and to the All-Pac-12 Second Team.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Clark (Achilles) is out for Friday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Clark has yet to suit up this season while recovering from right Achilles surgery. He should be considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup with Phoenix.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Clark (Achilles) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.

Impact Clark has yet to play in 2023-24 due to a right Achilles injury. At this point, it seems unlikely he will suit up this season.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Clark (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Clark continues to rehab from an Achilles injury. He's yet to play this season.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Clark (Achilles) will not play Sunday against the Lakers.

Impact Clark hasn't made an appearance this season as he continues to rehab his Achilles injury.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Friday Clark (Achilles) won't play Friday against the Suns.

Impact Clark has yet to make an appearance this season and remains without a timetable for a return.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Clark (Achilles) won't play Wednesday against the Raptors.

Impact Clark has yet to play this season and continues to rehab from his Achilles injury. Whether or not he's cleared before the end of the regular season remains to be seen.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain sidelined Tuesday Clark (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Clark hasn't yet played this season and continues to rehab from his Achilles injury. It's unclear whether he'll return before the end of the regular season.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Chicago Clark (Achilles) is out to face the Bulls on Sunday.

Impact Clark has yet to play this season, and given he continues to rehab from his injury, chances are he won't feature before the end of the campaign. His next chance to play would be Tuesday's home game against the Rockets.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to G League for rehab Minnesota transferred Clark (Achilles) to the G League's Iowa Wolves on Thursday.

Impact Clark was a second-round pick by the Timberwolves but has yet to play this season while recovering from an Achilles surgery he underwent during his final collegiate season at UCLA in 2022-23. It's unclear if he'll be cleared to play before the end of his rookie campaign, but it's encouraging to see the youngster ramping up in the G League.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out indefinitely Clark (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets and remains sidelined indefinitely.

Impact Clark, a rookie second-round pick, has yet to play this season while recovering from Achilles surgery he underwent during his final collegiate season at UCLA in 2022-23. At this point, it wouldn't be surprising to see him remain out for the entire campaign, but he can be considered week-to-week, barring a return to practice.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Clark (Achilles) is out for Sunday's game against the Clippers and remains out indefinitely.

Impact Clark underwent surgery in March of 2023 to repair a ruptured Achilles. Updates on the rookie's rehab have been sparse, so he can be considered month-to-month, barring a return to basketball activities.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out indefinitely Clark (Achilles) is out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks and remains out indefinitely.

Impact Clark ruptured his right Achilles tendon in March and underwent surgery but was still selected by Minnesota in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft. The Timberwolves expected the rookie to miss at least the first half of the season, but after 47 games, there still hasn't been a substantial update. Until Clark returns to basketball activities, he can be considered month-to-month moving forward.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Clark (Achilles) is out for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Clark ruptured his right Achilles tendon in March and underwent surgery but was still selected by Minnesota in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft. The Timberwolves expected the rookie to miss at least the first half of the season, and after 31 games and the calendar flipping to 2024, there still hasn't been a substantial update. Until Clark returns to basketball activities, he can be considered month-to-month moving forward.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to miss start of season The Timberwolves are preparing for Clark (Achilles) to miss at least the first half of the 2023-24 season, Jace Frederick of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Clark suffering a right Achilles' tendon tear in March and later underwent surgery, but the major injury didn't deter the Timberwolves from selecting him in the second round in the 2023 NBA Draft and subsequently signing him to a two-way deal. Because he'll likely be sidelined for the entire 2023 portion of the Timberwolves' schedule and quite possibly beyond that, Clark is unlikely to exceed the two-way player limit of 50 active games with the NBA team during his rookie season. With that in mind, Clark will likely remain on a two-way deal throughout the upcoming season, but he could be upgraded to a standard NBA deal ahead of the 2024-25 season if he shows well in the G League and/or with the Timberwolves in the second half of the upcoming campaign.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way deal The Timberwolves signed Clark (Achilles) to a two-way contract Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Clark was a second-round selection for Minnesota in the 2023 NBA Draft. While it's unclear when he'll be able to take the court due to tearing his Achilles at the end of last season at UCLA, he is set to split time between the G League and NBA when he returns.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 27, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

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