Minnesota Timberwolves DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) is questionable heading into Friday's showdown in Houston. Gobert has been healthy enough to suit up nearly all year. Yet, he wasn't available for the February 13 matchup with OKC, his first absence of the 2024-25 campaign. If Gobert remains on the shelf against the Rockets, Naz Reid, who had 27 points, 14 boards, and seven assists versus the Thunder, should remain in line for more production, even more so if Anthony Edwards (hip) and Mike Conley (finger) don't suit up.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (hip) is questionable for Friday's game in Houston. Edwards rarely misses time. However, he wasn't available for the matchup versus the Trail Blazers on February 8. He also missed Sunday's All-Star tournament. The Timberwolves are also listing Rudy Gobert (back) and Mike Conley (finger) on the injury report. As a result, Naz Reid, Jaden McDaniels, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could be busy on Friday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) will play in Thursday's big matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Initially, there was uncertainty surrounding Edwards when Minnesota listed him as questionable for the game. However, he has now been confirmed as a starter for the contest. The Timberwolves will be missing three of their regular starters on Thursday, so Edwards is expected to carry a heavy load offensively. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jaylen Clark, Jaden McDaniels, and Naz Reid will join him in the starting lineup.

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley (finger) will remain in street clothes for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been ruled out for a fourth consecutive game after Minnesota initially listed Conley as questionable on the injury report. Conley's injury has increased the fantasy values of Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Rob Dillingham. Both players may get an additional boost on Thursday due to Anthony Edwards' (hip) absence. Minnesota's star man is considered a game-time decision for the matchup.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The French giant is battling back spasms, with the team downgrading his status from questionable to out. Naz Reid already benefits from Julius Randle's (groin) absence and will now get a further boost. The likes of Joe Ingles and Luka Garza may also see more action due to Gobert's absence. However, they should be seen as risky fantasy plays.