OCTOBER 1, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
JAYLEN NOWELL
8.4 PPG •
2.5 RPG •
2.2 APG
8.4 PPG
2.5 RPG
2.2 APG
Jaylen Nowell set for expanded role off Wolves bench The fourth-year guard has shown the ability to create his own scoring and likely fill the minutes vacated by Malik Beasley's departure.
Team option exercised Nowell had his $1.93 million team option picked up by the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Impact In his third season with the team, Nowell saw slightly decreased minutes during 2021-22 compared to 2020-21, but he still averaged 8.5 points, 2.1 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 15.7 minutes per game. It appears he'll be back with Minnesota again for 2022-23 barring any changes during free agency, so he'll likely retain his role as a primary backup to Patrick Beverley and D'Angelo Russell in the Wolves' backcourt.
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Scores 15 points in limited action Nowell had 15 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 125-116 loss to the Suns.
Impact Nowell needed just 12 minutes off the bench to notch his sixth double-digit scoring outing over his past seven games. During that stretch, he's averaged 12.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 17.9 minutes per game.
MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 24, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Posts team-high 16 points Nowell logged 16 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one assist across 22 minutes during Saturday's 113-104 win over the Heat.
Impact Although Nowell is buried in the Timberwolves' depth chart, frequent injury issues in the backcourt have given the Washington product additional playing time. He recorded his second-straight double-digit scoring Saturday after scoring 12 points in 13 minutes against Orlando in his previous game.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Timberwolves beat Heat 113-104 for 7th win in 8 games
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Beasley sets T-Wolves 3-point mark in 132-102 win over OKC
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Cleared to play Nowell (nose) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Thunder, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Impact As expected, Nowell will play through a bruised nose. His past five appearances have resulted in averages of 9.0 points, 2.0 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 16.4 minutes.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota faces Oklahoma City, seeks 6th straight win
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Probable Wednesday Nowell (nose) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Impact Nowell suffered a bruised nose during Monday's game against the Trail Blazers and had to exit early. However, he should be fine for Wednesday. It's possible he sees an increased role, as the Timberwolves are initially listing five players as questionable.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Towns, Wolves rout Blazers 124-81, extend win streak to 5
Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 13 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Portland Trail Blazers by double digits for the second time in three days, 124-81MARCH 8, 2022 • Associated Press
Shut down for night Nowell won't return to Monday's game against Portland after taking an elbow to the face, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Impact Nowell took an inadvertent elbow to the face but avoided structural damage, per Krawczynski. Malik Beasley could see more minutes in Nowell's absence.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylen Nowell answering the call again for Timberwolves Jaylen Nowell has been in and out of rotation all season but has produced at key moments when he's gotten the playing time.
MARCH 8, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Pops for 22 points in win Nowell registered 22 points (8-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound and two assists in 24 minutes during Saturday's 135-121 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Impact Nowell came through with the goods for anyone lucky enough to have streamed him on Saturday. With Patrick Beverley and Anthony Edwards both sidelined, and Malik Beasley getting ejected, Nowell made the most of a favorable situation. Prior to this outburst, Nowell had failed to score more than seven points since early February, highlighting the fact that this should be viewed as an outlier.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Timberwolves win 5th straight, thump Kings 134-114
Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and nine rebounds, Minnesota made 22 3-pointers and the Timberwolves won their fifth straight, beating the Sacramento Kings 134-114FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • Associated Press
Ceding playing time to Beasley Nowell provided one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists and one rebound across seven minutes Sunday in the Timberwolves' 118-105 win over the Pistons.
Impact After picking up a spot start in place of Patrick Beverley on Jan. 28, Nowell has since moved back into a bench role. The third-year guard has largely been a reliable scoring option on the second unit since late December, but he's seemingly fallen behind Malik Beasley and Taurean Prince in the pecking order over the past week and a half. Nowell has now seen his playing time drop in three consecutive games, with the seven minutes he received Sunday representing his lowest total in three weeks.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Plays just 15 minutes in start Nowell posted 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and one rebound over 15 minutes during Friday's 134-124 loss to the Suns.
Impact Getting the start with both Patrick Beverley (ankle) and D'Angelo Russell (lower leg) out, Nowell put up 10 points in 15 minutes, but he was also whistled for four fouls, so coach Chris Finch ultimately turned to Jordan McLaughlin (17 minutes) and Malik Beasley (28 minutes) in the backcourt. If Beverley or Russell miss additional time, Nowell could make another start Sunday vs. Utah.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available, starting Friday Nowell (lower body) is starting Friday's game against the Suns.
Impact The 22-year-old will make his first career start Friday since Patrick Beverley (ankle) and D'Angelo Russell (shin) are unavailable. Nowell has averaged 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 22.7 minutes per game across his last six appearances.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Probable vs. Suns Nowell (lower body) is probable for Friday's matchup against the Suns.
Impact Nowell has appeared in the past six games, and that streak should extend Friday. During this stretch, he's averaged 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 22.7 minutes.
JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Thursday Nowell (lower body) will play in Thursday's contest against the Warriors, Dane Moore of BringMeTheNews.com reports.
Impact Nowell is set to play Thursday while Minnesota's starting point guard, Patrick Beverley (ankle) has been ruled out. The 22-year-old should see a decent amount of minutes against the Warriors as he's averaging 12.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in his last five games.
JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to play Thursday Powell (lower body) is likely to play Thursday against the Warriors, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Powell is still officially listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup, but coach Chris Finch said after the team's morning shootaround that the 22-year-old will "probably" be able to suit up against Golden State. Across his last five appearances, he's averaged 12.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 21.4 minutes per game.
JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Thursday Nowell is questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to a sacrum contusion.
Impact Nowell is reportedly dealing with a bruised sacrum which puts his status ahead of Thursday's matchup with Golden State in doubt. With Patrick Beverley (ankle) also dealing with an injury, Malik Beasley could see increased run in the Timberwolves backcourt alongside D'Angelo Russell if either is forced to sit.
JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
