JAYLEN NOWELL NEWS

To ink 10-day hardship with Memphis Nowell is expected to sign a 10-day hardship contract with the Grizzlies, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact The NBA has granted the injury-riddled Grizzlies two 10-day hardship contract slots -- the team using them on Nowell and Shaquille Harrison. The 2019 second-round pick spent the first four years of his career with the Timberwolves but has been with the G League's Stockton Kings this year. Nowell has flashed offensive upside, but his three-point shot is unstable. Of the two signees, it seems more likely Harrison will see significant action.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sign with Sacramento Nowell is expected to sign with the Kings on Friday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact The details of the deal were not disclosed. Last season, his fourth in Minnesota, Nowell averaged career highs in points (10.8), rebounds (2.6) and minutes played (19.3) per game. He'll compete for a depth spot in Sacramento with Davion Mitchell and Chris Duarte.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Nowell (knee) is available for Sunday's Game 4 against the Nuggets.

Impact Nowell was questionable for Sunday's matchup due to left knee tendinopathy, but he'll be able to suit up. Over the first three matchups in the Western Conference First Round, he's averaged 4.7 points in 16.7 minutes per game.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs questionable designation Nowell is officially questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the Nuggets due to left knee tendinopathy.

Impact Nowell has played through the injury in each of the last three games and has averaged 4.7 points and 1.0 assists during 16.7 minutes of action. Barring any setbacks, he should be expected to play through the injury once again Sunday.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up for Game 2 Nowell (knee) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.

Impact Alexander-Walker will be replaced by Taurean Prince in the starting five Wednesday. Alexander-Walker tallied seven points, one rebound and one block in 23 minutes during Game 1 and will likely be one of Minnesota's first options off the bench.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Denver Nowell is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets due to left knee tendinopathy.

Impact Nowell continues to deal with a nagging knee injury but was able to suit up in Game 1. He is averaging 9.8 points, 1.8 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 15.8 minutes across his last five appearances.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable tag Nowell (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Nowell missed the last six contests of the regular season while rehabbing from left knee tendinitis, but he'll have a chance to take the court Tuesday if he fares well in morning shootaround and pregame warmups. The T-Wolves should have a better idea of his availability closer to the 10 p.m. ET tipoff.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Nowell (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Nowell has been battling a left knee issue throughout the closing months of the season, having appeared in just three games since Feb. 24. Jordan McLaughlin and Nickeil Alexander-Walker should continue to see expanded roles. Nowell's status for Sunday's regular-season finale remains uncertain.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Brooklyn Nowell (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.

Impact Nowell has missed the last three games due to a knee injury, and it's unclear whether he'll be available against Brooklyn. If he's sidelined again, Jordan McLaughlin could see increased run.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Nowell (knee) is listed as inactive for Friday's game against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Nowell has been plagued with left knee tendinopathy and will now miss his third game out of the previous six as a result. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against Portland.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Nowell (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Nowell was questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup due to his left knee issue, but he isn't on the team's list of inactive players Sunday. Over his last two appearances, he's averaged 7.0 points and 2.5 assists in 14.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Nowell is questionable for Sunday's matchup at Golden State due to left knee tendinopathy.

Impact Nowell's left knee remains bothersome, and he could sit out Sunday after playing only eight minutes Wednesday. Nickeil Alexander-Walker should continue seeing extra action if Nowell is shelved.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held scoreless in narrow win Nowell amassed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in eight minutes during Wednesday's 125-124 victory over the Hawks.

Impact Nowell played 20 minutes off the bench Monday in his return from a 10-game absence, but his playing time was much more limited during Wednesday's narrow win. This was just the second time this year that he's been held scoreless, but he's been an unreliable contributor for most of the season.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Nowell (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Nowell logged 20 minutes in his first game action since Feb. 24 as he dealt with tendinitis in his left knee and scored 14 points. Although the Timberwolves will likely maintain caution with Nowell given the touchy nature of the injury, he should be expected to see a similar if not expanded role Wednesday with Anthony Edwards (ankle) sidelined.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Nowell (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Nowell looked good over 20 minutes in his return from nearly a month-long absence Monday, but it looks like he could be hit with a maintenance day Wednesday. He'll presumably test himself at shootaround, but with Anthony Edwards (ankle) and Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) potentially set to return for Wednesday's game, Nowell's minutes and shot attempts figure to start dwindling.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points in return Nowell closed Monday's 140-134 win over New York with 14 points (7-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, four assists, one block and three steals over 20 minutes.

Impact Nowell returned from a 10-game absence, dropping 14 points in 20 minutes, and adding a season-high three steals. With Anthony Edwards sidelined, Nowell all of a sudden becomes a streaming consideration for anyone in need of a points boost. He was one of only four Timberwolves players to fire up double-digit shot attempts, only adding to his scoring potential.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Monday Noweli (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Although Nowell was initially doubtful for Monday's matchup, coach Chris Finch indicated shortly before tipoff that the shooting guard was trending toward playing. Nowell will officially be able to suit up against New York, but it's possible he faces some sort of minutes restriction after missing the last 10 games.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward playing Nowell (knee) is trending toward playing Monday against the Knicks, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact Nowell was considered doubtful ahead of Monday's matchup, but it appears as though he'll have a strong chance to end his 10-game absence. While Anthony Edwards (ankle) is unlikely to play Monday, it wouldn't be surprising to see Nowell's playing time monitored if he's given the green light.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Monday Nowell (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game in New York.

Impact Nowell will likely miss an 11th straight game Monday due to left knee tendinitis. He currently doesn't have a return timetable, but his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Hawks.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Raptors Nowell (knee) is out for Saturday's matchup against the Raptors.

Impact As expected, Nowell will be sidelined for a tenth consecutive matchup Saturday, with his next chance to play arriving Monday. His presence is especially important at the moment, as Anthony Edwards (ankle) is in a boot, and it's not clear when he'll be back.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday Nowell (knee) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Nowell is on pace to miss a tenth straight game with tendinitis in his left knee. If he ends up sitting, expect Austin Rivers (back) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to continue to pick up Nowell's vacated minutes.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Friday Nowell (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Nowell continues to deal with left knee tendinopathy and will be held out for a ninth consecutive game. He doesn't yet have a timetable to return, but his next chance to do so will be Saturday against Toronto.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Nowell (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Nowell is slated to miss an eighth straight game due to left knee tendinitis. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance to do so will arrive Friday in Chicago.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Celtics Nowell (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Boston.

Impact Nowell is in danger of missing his eighth straight game Wednesday due to a left knee injury. Nickeil Alexander-Walker should continue to see extended minutes if Nowell is ruled out.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Nowell (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Hawks.

Impact Nowell will miss a seventh straight game due to a lingering knee issue. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance to do so will arrive Wednesday against Boston.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE