Impact After starting the preseason finale, Miller will be in the second unit. The team will run with Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert in the first five.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
LEONARD MILLER
Bench role vs. Portland Miller will come off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Takes advantage of start Miller produced 21 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 126-110 preseason loss to the 76ers.
Impact Miller saw his name listed in the starting lineup while the majority of the Minnesota starters received the night off. He took full advantage of the opportunity, turning in an efficient shooting performance to lead his team in scoring. Despite a strong showing, the 21-year-old appears to be on the outside looking in for a spot in the rotation, at least to begin the regular season.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Takes advantage of start Miller produced 21 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 126-110 preseason loss to the 76ers.
Impact Miller saw his name listed in the starting lineup while the majority of the Minnesota starters received the night off. He took full advantage of the opportunity, turning in an efficient shooting performance to lead his team in scoring. Despite a strong showing, the 21-year-old appears to be on the outside looking in for a spot in the rotation, at least to begin the regular season.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Getting preseason start Miller is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the 76ers.
Impact The Timberwolves are resting their regulars in this final preseason tune-up, so Miller will get the chance to play extended minutes. This will be the final opportunity for the Canadian forward to show he deserves a steady role off the bench in a crowded frontcourt.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Double-double in exhibition win Miller finished with 15 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one rebound across 23 minutes in Monday's 134-74 exhibition win over the Guangzhou Loong-Lions...
Impact Miller was one of seven Timberwolves players to reach double figures Monday, joining Joan Beringer in posting a double-double in the frontcourt. The 21-year-old appears to have moved past the right finger laceration that hampered him during training camp as he works to secure a rotation spot off Minnesota's bench heading into the regular season.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Surprisingly cleared to play Miller (finger) will be available for Monday's exhibition against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.
Impact Miller suffered a right fifth finger laceration at the end of September and was expected to miss at least two weeks before being evaluated again. However, he appears to have healed quickly and will get a taste of live action during Monday's exhibition. Leonard has appeared in only 30 regular-season NBA games since being drafted in 2023, but he's been stellar at the G League level.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Re-evaluated in two weeks The Timberwolves announced Wednesday that Miller was diagnosed with a right fifth finger laceration.
Impact The injury occurred during Tuesday's practice. Miller will be re-evaluated in two weeks, setting him to miss at least three preseason contests. At this point, it's unclear if his status for Opening Night will be in jeopardy.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Double-doubles in win Miller finished with 22 points (8-16 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 89-85 Summer League win against th...
Impact Miller recorded an efficient double-double, shooting 50 percent from the floor while also finishing with a game-high 11 boards. The Canadian import came very close to putting up a double-double in his last two games and finally got over the hump with this impressive performance, as he seems to get better and better with more time on the floor.
JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Nears double-double in SL win Miller amassed 20 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-7 FT), eight rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 89-73 Summer League win over the Pistons.
Impact Miller was one of two Timberwolves players to score at least 20 points and also contributed a team-high mark in rebounds. The 21-year-old forward bounced back from an inefficient six-point outing during Saturday's win over the Nuggets and has now provided 20 points in two of his three Summer League appearances.
JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 20 in SL win Miller tallied 20 points (9-17 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three blocks and two steals across 28 minutes in Thursday's 98-91 Summer League win over the Pelicans.
Impact Miller's length was on full display Thursday as he posted 20 points and nine rebounds in his 2025 Summer League debut. The 21-year-old had a limited role with the Timberwolves during the 2024-25 season, averaging 1.5 points in 2.5 minutes across 13 appearances.
JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Pours in career-high 11 points Miller amassed 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and three rebounds over eight minutes during Saturday's 143-101 win over Oklahoma City in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Impact Miller made just his third appearance of the playoffs in the blowout win, recording a career-high mark in points during his limited run. However, the 21-year-old forward isn't expected to receive minutes outside of garbage time.
MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from G League The Timberwolves recalled Miller from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Sunday.
Impact Miller will rejoin the parent club ahead of Sunday's game against Detroit. The 21-year-old forward has made two appearances in the NBA this month, totaling only five minutes. Miller has received the majority of his playing time with Iowa, and he averaged 24.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.1 steals across 37.5 minutes per game in 26 G League matchups this season.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Shows out in Rising Stars event Miller logged five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 7:34 of court time during Team G League's 25-14 loss to Team C in the Rising St...
Impact Miller led the G League team in their 40-39 upset win over Team M in the semifinals, and he finished that contest with a game-high 14 points (7-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds and one steal over 12:17 of court time. He wasn't able to carry that momentum into the finals, but Miller played a crucial role in the G League making it their in the first place. The 2023 second-round pick has seen sparse playing time with the Timberwolves, but he could see more minutes off the bench following the All-Star break.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to parent club The Timberwolves recalled Miller from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Saturday.
Impact Miller will be available for Saturday's game versus the Trail Blazers. The 21-year-old forward is averaging 1.7 points and 1.5 rebounds in 2.7 minutes across his six NBA appearances this season.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Headed to G League The Timberwolves assigned Miller to the G League's Iowa Wolves on Friday.
Impact Miller has yet to log more than four minutes in any of his six NBA appearances this season. However, the 21-year-old forward should receive increased playing time while in the G League.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Saturday Miller (illness) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Cavaliers.
Impact Miller will be available Saturday after missing Minnesota's previous contest due to an illness. However, the second-year forward has made just three appearances this season, so he is unlikely to feature heavily in the team's rotation.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Friday Miller (illness) will not play Friday against the Knicks.
Impact Miller has played a total of six minutes at the NBA level this season, so this news doesn't have many fantasy implications.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled to NBA on Sunday Miller was recalled from the Timberwolves' G League affiliate Sunday.
Impact Miller will rejoin the Timberwolves ahead of Monday's game against Atlanta, though he has yet to make an appearance in an NBA game this season. The 21-year-old has played in 16 G League outings in the 2024-25 campaign, during which he has averaged 24.4 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals across 37.9 minutes per contest.
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled to NBA Minnesota recalled Miller from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Wednesday.
Impact Miller posted 23 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks during Iowa's G League win over Motor City on Wednesday morning. He's yet to appear in a regular-season NBA game this season after making 17 appearances as a rookie last year.
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in SL on Sunday Miller (eye) will start Sunday's Summer League game against the Pacers.
Impact Miller suffered a left eye injury during Friday's Summer League contest and was forced to exit after 16 minutes of action. However, he'll be back in the starting lineup Sunday.
JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return to SL game Miller is out for the remainder of Friday's Summer League game against the Pelicans due to a left eye injury.
Impact Miller will finish Friday's contest with 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and three steals in 16 minutes before exiting early. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's Summer League matchup with Indiana.
JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Brief stint in G League Minnesota recalled Miller from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Friday.
Impact Miller, Josh Minott and Wendell Moore were all assigned and recalled Friday, suggesting they practiced with the G League squad. Miller has made two NBA appearances in March, totaling five minutes of action.
MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled to NBA Miller has been recalled from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.
Impact Miller will probably be used as a depth piece off the bench. He's averaging 20.3 points per game at the G League level, but he's been limited to just seven appearances and 3.7 minutes per contest with Minnesota.
MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets garbage-time run in blowout Miller (Achilles) played the final 4:49 of Thursday's 128-91 win over the Trail Blazers, logging two assists and missing his only field-goal attempt.
Impact Due to an Achilles injury, Miller was sidelined Tuesday for the G League Iowa Wolves' 113-111 win over the Rip City Remix in the affiliate's final game before the All-Star break, but the rookie was healthy enough to make an appearance off the bench for the parent club Thursday. Miller has seen action in just seven games for the Timberwolves this season, averaging 2.1 points and 1.4 rebounds in 3.7 minutes.
FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Headed to G League The Timberwolves assigned Miller to the Iowa Wolves of the G league on Friday.
Impact Miller played three minutes against Milwaukee on Thursday and will now head to the G League. The rookie forward should receive increased opportunities with the Iowa Wolves.
FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
