Minnesota Timberwolves DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) won't suit up on Saturday versus Brooklyn. He tweaked his ankle on Friday in the loss to Milwaukee. However, the injury must not be too serious, considering the multi-time MVP logged 38 minutes and ended the night with a double-double. Nevertheless, without Gobert in the lineup, Naz Reid will be a popular DFS value option. At the same time, Kyle Anderson, averaging 17 points and eight boards without Gobert on the floor this year, is someone to consider.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) is questionable heading into Saturday's matchup against the Nets. The multi-time Defensive Player of the Year reported after Friday's meeting with Milwaukee that he tweaked his ankle. However, he still logged 38 minutes and finished with a double-double with two blocks. That said, considering Brooklyn is one of the worst teams in the National Basketball Association, fantasy managers may not see Gobert out there on Saturday. But even if he plays, he might be limited. As a result, Naz Reid could see a bump in fantasy production, even more so if Gobert is officially declared out.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert said he sprained his ankle in Friday's contest against Milwaukee but isn't overly worried about the injury. The French giant logged 38 minutes in a 112-107 loss and finished with 12 points, 19 rebounds, and two blocks. It looks like Gorbert feels ready to go on Saturday when the T-Wolves complete a back-to-back set against the Nets, but fantasy managers will need to keep a close eye on official lineup news. Naz Reid would be in line for a boost in playing time without Gobert.

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.