Minnesota Timberwolves DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings. Edwards missed his first game of the season on Saturday against the Washington Wizards when he was feeling under the weather. Minnesota has also lost Julius Randle (groin), which places a lot more responsibility on other players on the offensive end. Jaden McDaniels led the way in Saturday's 105-103 loss with a team-high 23 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who made only his fourth start of the campaign, logged the most playing time for Minnesota with 41 minutes.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (finger) exited Saturday's loss to the Washington Wizards. He did not return. The 25-year-old, who got the start in this one, logged 20 minutes before suffering a right finger injury in the third quarter. With Minnesota preparing for Julius Randle (groin) to miss extended time, being without Reid moving forward isn't a good situation for a club that has dealt with its share of injuries during the 2024-25 campaign. If Reid doesn't suit up for Monday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings, Luka Garza and Joe Ingles may take over things at the four spot. However, both players have a lot to prove before earning a consistent spot in fantasy lineups.

According to Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, forward Julius Randle (groin) will "miss more than a few days" after suffering a right groin strain during Thursday's victory over the Jazz. The former New York Knick has struggled in his first season with the Timberwolves, averaging 18.9 points, 5.1 points fewer than he had during the 2023-24 campaign. It's not an ideal scenario for the Timberwolves, who could be without Naz Reid (finger), who did not return to Saturday's 105-103 loss to the Washington Wizards. If Reid is sidelined for Monday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings and beyond, Minnesota will likely turn to Luka Garza and Joe Ingles to handle things at the four spot. With that said, both players can't be trusted in any fantasy lineup, at least not until they prove they can be productive.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (thumb) will suit up for Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards after missing Thursday's contest. With Anthony Edwards (illness) out, Conley is likely to take on a bigger offensive role, making him a potential sneaky daily fantasy play. Although the veteran point guard has only scored in double digits once in his last six games, his increased responsibilities could lead to a boost in production against Washington.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards due to an illness, marking his first missed game of the season. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will stay in the starting lineup, while Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid will likely see more chances on offense. Hopefully for fantasy owners, Edwards will feel better to return Monday against the Sacramento Kings.