MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES NEWS

Anthony Edwards - Good to go against Houston Edwards (hip) is available for Sunday's game versus the Rockets, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact Edwards has been upgraded from questionable to available Sunday with left hip soreness. The star guard was averaging 29.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.6 steals in his last five games before suffering an injury against the Clippers. Edwards has yet to miss a game this season.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Naz Reid - Will play Sunday Reid (back) is available to play Sunday against the Rockets, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The return of Reid will add some much-needed depth on the frontcourt for the Timberwolves, as he can produce regardless if he plays as a starter or off the bench. Reid is averaging 13.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game since the start of December and should operate as Rudy Gobert's main backup.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Jaden ratio: McDaniels' shot total forecasts Timberwolves' success The Wolves are 11-3 when McDaniels takes between nine and 11 shot attempts. They’re 1-8 in games in which he takes six or fewer.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Rudy Gobert and Wolves teammates show signs of jelling against Clippers It was arguably the best night of connections with the 7-foot center, who converted lobs from three different Wolves teammates.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Naz Reid - Questionable Sunday Reid (back) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Rockets.

Impact Reid is questionable Saturday after exiting Friday's game versus the Clippers with back spasms. The 23-year-old big man had missed the two contests prior to Friday due to the same injury. If Reid can't suit up Sunday, Nathan Knight and Luka Garza will likely receive extended minutes as backups in the frontcourt.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Edwards - Officially questionable Sunday Edwards (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Initial reports suggested Edwards was unlikely to play, so fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if the guard ends up sitting. However, he's yet to miss a game this season, so he may try to keep the streak alive. Jaylen Nowell, Taurean Prince and Austin Rivers could see more action if Edwards is ultimately out.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryn Forbes - Questionable against Houston Forbes is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Rockets due to right shoulder soreness.

Impact Even if Forbes can suit up Sunday, he is unlikely to receive any playing time. The veteran guard hasn't played since Dec. 28 despite being available for all but one of the Timberwolves' contests over that span.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan McLaughlin - Likely 'weeks away' from playing McLaughlin is considered weeks away from returning to the lineup while he continues to recover from the left calf strain he sustained in early December, Jon Krawczynski of The Athl...

Impact The reserve guard is now a month removed from suffering the injury, but the Timberwolves have yet to indicate that he's nearing a return to game action. Considering that McLaughlin hasn't been reported to have resumed practicing, he'll likely miss several more games before potentially suiting up for the Timberwolves sometime in the latter half of January. His ongoing absence will afford more opportunities on the second unit for Jaylen Nowell and Austin Rivers.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karl-Anthony Towns - Still weeks away from return Towns is considered weeks away from returning to the lineup while he continues to recover from the right calf strain he sustained Nov. 28, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reported...

Impact The Timberwolves have been tight-lipped regarding where exactly Towns stands in his recovery from the injury, but Krawczynski's report suggests the big man may be sidelined beyond the initial 4-to-6-week timeline that he was handed following his diagnosis. Until Towns is reported to have resumed taking part in practice, fantasy managers shouldn't view his return as imminent. Expect him to miss the entirety of the Timberwolves' upcoming three-game week unless the team suggests otherwise.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D'Angelo Russell - Improved performance Friday Russell amassed 25 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 10-10 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 128-115 win over the Clippers.

Impact Russell was much better in the win, scoring at least 25 points for the third time in his past five games. Coming off a game in which he was benched down the stretch, Russell looked far more engaged Friday. Despite rumors of player unrest, the Timberwolves have now won three straight games, all coming against decent opposition. Anthony Edwards appears as though he is going to miss Sunday's game due to a hip injury suffered in the victory, meaning Russell could see a slight bump, at least for the very short term.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taurean Prince - Logs 26 minutes in victory Prince closed Friday's 128-115 victory over the Clippers with 10 points (3-9 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes.

Impact Prince upped his playing time in the victory, logging 26 minutes in what was an encouraging performance. He has scored in double-digits in both games since returning from injury, and could be in for a slight bump should Anthony Edwards miss Sunday's game due to his hip injury. If that is the case, Prince may be able to at least have some streaming appeal for anyone in need of points and triples.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rudy Gobert - Dominant performance Friday Gobert ended with 25 points (11-15 FG, 3-5 FT), 21 rebounds and two blocks in 36 minutes during Friday's 128-115 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Gobert continues to trend in the right direction, recording just his second 20-20 game of the season. He matched his season-high of 25 points, blocking multiple shots for the fifth straight game. He is certainly looking more engaged on the offensive end, also allowing his defensive upside to shine through. Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) remains without a specific timetable for his return, meaning Gobert should continue to play as the dominant big man, at least for the foreseeable future.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Edwards - Unlikely to play Sunday Edwards (hip) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Rockets, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.

Impact Edwards was unable to return Friday against the Clippers due to left hip soreness and looks slated to miss additional action as a result. However, Edwards indicated after Friday's game that he was feeling okay, and he believes he'll have a good chance to return Wednesday in Detroit. One of Austin Rivers or Jaylen Nowell will likely draw the start Sunday if Edwards sits.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves face the Rockets, look for 4th straight win

Minnesota comes into a matchup with Houston as winners of three consecutive games

JANUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Timberwolves have little trouble with Clippers in 128-115 victory MINNEAPOLIS — Two of the players most criticized this season among Timberwolves fans have been Rudy Gobert and D'Angelo Russell.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gobert, Timberwolves beat short-handed Clippers 128-115

Rudy Gobert had 25 points and 21 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell also scored 25 and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 128-115 win against the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers

JANUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Naz Reid - Exits with back spasms Reid left Friday's contest against the Clippers early due to back spasms, Timberwolves' reporter Dana Moore reports.

Impact Reid had missed back-to-back games with back spasms before returning Friday. It appears he is not completely over the issue and will miss the remainder of the game as a result. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Rockets.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Edwards - Will not return Edwards will not return to Friday's game against the Clippers due to left hip soreness, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Edwards accumulated five points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3PT, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block across 23 minutes prior to exiting the game. It is unknown how serious the injury is, but more clarity will come before before Sunday's game in Houston. Jaylen Nowell and Austin Rivers would presumably be the prime beneficiaries should he ultimately have to miss some time.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Garza tries to 'be himself' when big opportunity calls for Wolves Former Big Ten player of the year said he has adjusted to the NBA flow, stepping up when his team needs production at the center position.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Bryn Forbes - Available Friday Forbes (shoulder) is available for Friday's matchup against the Clippers.

Impact Forbes missed one game due to a shoulder injury, but he'll be available off the bench Friday. However, he didn't appear in three contests prior to the injury, so it's unclear if the sharpshooter will have a role off the bench against Los Angeles.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Naz Reid - Will play Friday Reid (back) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Reid has missed back-to-back games due to back spasms and was initially listed as questionable for Friday's game. However, the backup big man will return to action against Los Angeles. Over his past 15 appearances (four starts), he's averaged 13.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 blocks in 23.1 minutes.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Updated Injury Report: Kawhi Leonard and Paul George OUT vs. Timberwolves The LA Clippers will not have their two stars vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

JANUARY 7, 2023 • SACBEE.COM