Minnesota Timberwolves DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch told reporters that Edwards will be held out more as a precaution on Saturday. He is considered day-to-day. With Julius Randle (groin) also out, players like Jaden McDaniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker receive a lot more usage on the offensive end. Meanwhile, Jaylen Clark is among the candidates to replace Edwards in the starting unit.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (finger) is good to go for Monday's action against the Sacramento Kings. The team has upgraded his status from questionable to available ahead of tip-off. Reid will make a second consecutive start, with Julius Randle (groin) remaining on the shelf. A finger sprain ruined Reid's first start of the campaign on Saturday against the Washington Wizards, limiting him to eight points and three rebounds in 20 minutes. However, his career numbers as a first-unit member are solid at 14.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (illness) will return to the lineup on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. He has recovered from an illness, which sidelined Edwards over the weekend against the Washington Wizards. Edwards will look to post his third consecutive game with 30-plus points. The Sacramento defense has struggled against him all season, allowing him to average 32.3 points per game in the matchup.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid (finger) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. A finger injury limited Reid to 20 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Washington Wizards, and he may have to sit out Monday's contest entirely. Reid took Julius Randle's (groin) starting spot on Saturday, and Luka Garza might now be the next man up. Garza has been dominant in the G League but has made a limited impact in the NBA, averaging 5.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 8.3 minutes.

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.