Team Profile
Minnesota Timberwolves
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112.0 10thOffensive Rating
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108.5 21stDefensive Rating
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3.5 10thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game113.3 23rd
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Points per game Against109.6 26th
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Rebounds per game41.4 24th
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Assists per game26.0 19th
New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) won't suit up for Wednesday's matchup with Orlando. The 27-year-old is coming off a 23-point, two-steal showing on Monday against the Houston Rockets. However, he suffered a hamstring issue in that one. Fortunately, it doesn't appear he'll be out long, so there's a good chance he will return to the floor immediately after the All-Star break. That said, with the Knicks also adding Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) and Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) to an already extensive injury report, Alec Burks and Josh Hart should get all the minutes they can handle. But Jalen Brunson will be the top offensive option versus the Magic, although that goes without saying.
New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) is questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against Orlando. The 27-year-old has averaged 25.2 points in his last six games, mostly due to the absences of Julius Randle (shoulder) and OG Anunoby (elbow). But now DiVincenzo is on the injury report after tweaking his hamstring on Monday night in the loss to Houston, so New York may be even more shorthanded heading toward the All-Star break. Fortunately, the team recently added Bojan Bogdanovic, who will help lessen the blow if DiVincenzo can't play. Additionally, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart will suit up, so they'll likely pick up more of the slack offensively if DiVincenzo is sidelined.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (knee) will suit up ahead of Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The young guard was a late addition to the injury report due to right knee soreness. Despite that, Edwards will suit up and there is no indication that he'll be limited at all during this game. Edwards should resume his role in the starting five which means fantasy managers should feel safe plugging him back into their lineups.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (finger) will play on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers after being upgraded from questionable to available. He originally injured his finger on Thursday and could only play 19 minutes in a 24-point win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He registered eight points, three rebounds, two blocks, and one turnover in that contest. McDaniels hasn't exactly been the best fantasy asset outside of points and field goal percentage, so he hasn't been viable outside of the deepest leagues. He remains in the starting five though so he does receive plenty of opportunities on a nightly basis and serves as a stronger streaming option when others are out of the lineup.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (finger) is regarded as questionable for Monday's matchup versus the Clippers. The 23-year-old hurt his left index finger against Milwaukee on Thursday and might have to come out of the lineup for the first time since Dec. 8. Nickeil Alexander-Walker was McDaniels' replacement in the starting unit the last time he was unavailable. Kyle Anderson should also get a few extra minutes without him. Alexander-Walker has logged 10 starts in total across the season, registering 9.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals in the role.