Minnesota Timberwolves DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

The New York Knicks are not including guard Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) on their injury report for Thursday's game versus the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks kept DiVincenzo out of their last game prior to the All-Star break due to soreness in his right hamstring, but he is ready to play after practicing on Tuesday and Wednesday. The 27-year-old combo guard is averaging 26.5 points, 5.3 threes, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals over his last nine games.

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (shoulder) reported he's "doing everything he can" to return to the floor this season. Unfortunately, he didn't rule out surgery. The 29-year-old has been out of the lineup for nearly a month because of a shoulder injury. Although the Knicks remain optimistic regarding a potential return, fantasy managers should acknowledge the chance he may not be back for the rest of the 2023-24 campaign. Randle had averaged 24.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in 46 games before going down, so replacing that kind of production won't be easy. However, Precious Achiuwa and Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) should continue to benefit until Randle is back in the lineup.

New York Knicks guard/forward Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring) is on track to jump back into the lineup on Thursday when the team returns from the All-Star break with a matchup against the 76ers in Philadelphia. DiVincenzo didn't play in the team's final game before the break due to right hamstring soreness. Getting the 27-year-old sniper back is great news for the injury-hit Knicks, as DiVincenzo has been like a man possessed lately, averaging 26.5 points across his last eight appearances.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley will stick around with the team for at least two more seasons. The veteran guard signed a two-year, $21 million extension with the organization on Monday. This is a team-friendly deal that will allow the 36-year-old to possibly finish out his career in Minnesota. Through two seasons, Conley is averaging 11.7 points, 6.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.3 triples across 29.7 minutes. Conley has been consistent throughout his career and is showing no signs of slowing down.

According to SNY's Ian Begley, the Knicks remain optimistic that forward Julius Randle (shoulder) will be back at some point this season. The 29-year-old suffered a left shoulder injury during the January 27 matchup with the Miami Heat. He's making good progress in rehab. But Begley noted that the Knicks "aren't out of the woods just yet." As expected, Randle was having a quality year before going down with the injury. He averaged 24.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in 46 regular season games. Although his production was down from last season, he remains a potent fantasy contributor. Nevertheless, fantasy managers should hang tight and hope for a positive update. However, until the 2014 No. 7 overall pick returns, Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) and Precious Achiuwa should continue to hold things down underneath the basket.