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Iffy against Memphis McLaughlin (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Impact McLaughlin hasn't played since Nov. 6 due to a right knee sprain. However, his upgraded status and return to 5-on-5 action in practice is a good sign that the 27-year-old point guard could suit up soon.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for 5-on-5 Minnesota announced Tuesday that McLaughlin (knee) has been cleared to participate in 5-on-5 drills.

Impact McLaughlin returned to practice Monday as a limited participant and has been given the green light for full participation moving forward. He'll likely remain sidelined for Wednesday's matchup against the Spurs, but his return to game action appears imminent. However, even when he's able to suit up again, McLaughlin isn't guaranteed playing time. He's averaging just 3.8 minutes across five appearances this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice McLaughlin participated in practice Monday for the first time since his knee injury, although he didn't take contact, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.

Impact McLaughlin has been sidelined since the beginning of November with an MCL sprain in his right knee, but he's ramping up and only has a couple hurdles left to clear for his return. Prior to his injury, McLaughlin averaged 3.8 minutes in five total contests.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets shots up Monday McLaughlin (knee) was spotted during Monday's shootaround getting shots up while sporting a knee brace, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact McLaughlin was diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his right knee at the beginning of November and will be re-evaluated at the beginning of December. It's encouraging to see him participating in basketball activities already, and he could be cleared to return shortly after his next evaluation, though he's slated to remain sidelined for the immediate future. He averaged just 3.8 minutes per game across five appearances before being shut down.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves backup point guard Jordan McLaughlin sidelined with MCL sprain Jordan McLaughlin will be reevaluated in four weeks. He had appeared in five of six games to start the year after missing 35 games last seas...

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out at least four weeks McLaughlin was diagnosed with a right knee MCL sprain Tuesday and will re-evaluated in four weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact McLaughlin suffered his injury in Monday's matchup with Boston and will now be headed toward a lengthy absence. McLaughlin is averaging just 3.8 minutes across his five appearances this season, so his absence shouldn't have a big impact on Minnesota's rotation.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Early exit Monday McLaughlin (knee) is out for the remainder of Monday's game against Boston.

Impact McLaughlin was diagnosed with right knee soreness in the second half of Monday's game against Boston and was promptly ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Shake Milton and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will absorb his role, although neither replicate McLaughlin's true point guard archetype.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid finish to preseason McLaughlin scored 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt) while adding four assists and a rebound in 13 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 114-105 preseason win over the Bulls.

Impact Mike Conley (illness) and Jaden McDaniels (calf) weren't in the lineup, but Minnesota coach Chris Finch elected to keep McLaughlin in his usual role on the second unit for Minnesota's preseason finale, moving Shake Milton and Nickeil Alexander-Walker into the starting five instead. McLaughlin still wound up tying Milton and Kyle Anderson for the team lead in assists despite playing fewer minutes than either, but even if Conley were to miss time during the regular season with a more significant issue, it's not clear McLaughlin would directly benefit.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan McLaughlin of Timberwolves comes home to LA to face Lakers With Jaden McDaniels out (due to punching a wall!), Jordan McLaughlin should get more minutes vs the Lakers.

APRIL 11, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Off injury report McLaughlin (illness) is not on the injury report for Sunday's matchup against the Warriors.

Impact After a one-game absence due to an illness, McLaughlin will return. This month, the reserve point guard is averaging 4.6 points, 4.0 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 17.6 minutes.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Downgraded to out McLaughlin (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact McLaughlin was a late addition to the injury report and will ultimately be sidelined due to an illness. In his absence, Austin Rivers and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will be candidates for increased roles behind Mike Conley.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness McLaughlin is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to an illness.

Impact McLaughlin was a late addition to the injury report, which is never a good sign, but he still has a chance to suit up Wednesday night. If he's sidelined, Austin Rivers and Nickeil Alexander-Walker would be candidates for increased roles behind Mike Conley.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high eight assists off bench McLaughlin closed with nine points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and eight assists in 24 minutes during Saturday's 122-107 loss to the Raptors.

Impact McLaughlin played his most minutes since Dec. 3 and dished out a team-high eight assists, though he did tie his season high with three turnovers. The undrafted point guard out of USC still hasn't scored in double figures since returning from a two-month injury absence at the beginning of February and has averaged just 3.7 points, 2.8 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per game over his past 17 appearances.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to garner modest role McLaughlin supplied five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 117-94 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Following a two-month absence due to a calf strain, McLaughlin has appeared in 12 straight games but is averaging just 2.9 points, 2.2 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 14.8 minutes during that stretch. Barring numerous injuries, it's safe to leave McLaughlin on the waiver wire in standard leagues despite his consistent role in Minnesota's rotation.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan McLaughlin strives to regain form on his home turf Nickeil Alexander-Walker gets more playing time with top defensive assignments.

MARCH 1, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Good to go Wednesday McLaughlin (calf) will be available for Wednesday's game against Utah, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact There were concerns McLaughlin would sit the tail end of the Timberwolves' back-to-back set after missing two months with a calf injury before returning to action Sunday. However, with D'Angelo Russell being traded and unavailable Wednesday and Austin Rivers (suspension) sidelined, McLaughlin will be much needed in the backcourt, although he has played just eight and 12 minutes since his return.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday McLaughlin is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to left calf strain injury management.

Impact McLaughlin missed nearly two months due to a calf injury but has been back in action over the last two matchups. He's averaged just 10.0 minutes per game during that time, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for the second half of a back-to-back set Wednesday. If the 26-year-old is sidelined, Jaylen Nowell could see a slight uptick in playing time.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Tuesday McLaughlin (calf) is available to play Tuesday against Denver.

Impact The guard returned from injury Sunday against Denver and played just 12 minutes, but he could pick up a few more Tuesday evening with so many Minnesota players on the shelf.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Tuesday McLaughlin (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Nuggets.

Impact After making his first appearance since missing Minnesota's previous 30 games, McLaughlin is questionable for the Timberwolves' outing Tuesday. If the USC product is unable to suit up, his next chance to return comes Wednesday against the Jazz.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return from lengthy absence McLaughlin (calf) played 12 minutes and finished with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three assists in Sunday's 128-98 win over the Nuggets.

Impact Suiting up for the first time since Dec. 9 after missing nearly two months with a calf strain, McLaughlin was available off the bench on a minutes limit. With D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards entrenched as Minnesota's starters in the backcourt, McLaughlin isn't likely to see his playing time expand much from what he received Sunday, and the fourth-year player may not be guaranteed a spot in the rotation once the Timberwolves are back to full strength. With Austin Rivers sitting out the first game of a three-game ban, head coach Chris Finch will likely have to decide between Rivers and McLaughlin for a regular spot on the second unit alongside guard Jaylen Nowell.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sunday's Timberwolves-Denver game recap Jordan McLaughlin logged 11 minutes in his first game back from a 30-game absence.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Available with minutes limit McLaughlin (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets but will have a minutes restriction, Michael Grady of YES Network reports.

Impact McLaughlin hasn't played since Dec. 9 due to his calf injury, but he'll be able to suit up against Denver on Sunday. He averaged 15.9 minutes per game over 18 appearances prior to his absence but is unlikely to see much run Sunday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday McLaughlin (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Nuggets.

Impact Head coach Chris Finch said less than a week ago that McLaughlin was "inching" toward his return, and the guard apparently continues to make good progress over the past few days. The 26-year-old hasn't seen game action since he suffered the calf strain Dec. 9, so even if available Sunday, he's unlikely to see significant run.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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