Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Fails to return Thursday
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McDaniels (ankle) didn't return to Thursday's 100-95 preseason loss to the Knicks. He finished with seven points (2-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes.
McDaniels suffered a left ankle injury during the third quarter, and the team didn't feel the need to send him back out to the court considering the game was an exhibition. Minnesota has yet to provide another update on the severity of McDaniels' injury.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Heading to locker room
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McDaniels went to the locker room during the third quarter of Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks due to an apparent left ankle injury, Charlie Walton of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
McDaniels was slow to get off the court after taking a tumble, and he was spotted making his way to the locker room shortly after. He can be considered questionable to return until the team has more information on the severity of his injury.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Bench role Thursday
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Reid will come off the bench during Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks.
After starting the last two preseason games, Reid will retreat to the bench with Jaden McDaniels in the first unit. Reid finished with 10 points, three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 16 minutes as a starter during the team's 135-134 loss to the Pacers.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Getting chance with starters
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DiVincenzo is starting Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks.
DiVincenzo will get a chance to redeem himself after being held to three points, two rebounds, one assist and one block in nine minutes off the bench during Tuesday's exhibition against Indiana. He started Saturday's preseason opener, finishing with eight points and six assists in 12 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Won't play Thursday
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Conley (rest) will not suit up for Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks.
Chris Finch is giving the veteran, Conley, a night off for an exhibition game, which will result in Donte DiVincenzo drawing a spot start. Conley's next chance to play will come next Thursday in Chicago.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Clark: Won't go Thursday
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Clark (neck) is out for Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks.
Clark suffered a neck injury after a collision during Tuesday's exhibition against the Pacers, and he's not yet ready to return. His next opportunity to run the floor will arrive Monday in a preseason matchup against Guangzhou.
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Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels: Available vs. New York
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McDaniels (rest) has been cleared to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Knicks, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
McDaniels will return to the floor after missing Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers for rest purposes. Following Thursday's matchup, the Timberwolves have only two preseason games remaining before their regular-season opener on Oct. 22 against the Trail Blazers.
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Timberwolves' Joe Ingles: Sidelined by groin strain
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The Timberwolves announced Thursday that Ingles (groin) will be re-evaluated in one week, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Ingles has a left groin strain, which will likely cost him the remainder of the preseason. The veteran forward wasn't penciled in for a significant role in the Minnesota frontcourt to open the regular season, but he'll nonetheless have a chance to be ready for Opening Night in late October.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Looks sharp Tuesday
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Randle recorded 14 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 18 minutes of Tuesday's 135-134 preseason loss to Indiana.
After getting the night off Saturday against Denver for rest, Randle saw his first taste of preseason action Tuesday. He saw a modest workload along with the rest of the starters, and he looked to be in mid-season form. It's unclear if the Timberwolves will rest anyone for Thursday's game versus New York.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Quiet in loss Tuesday
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DiVincenzo managed just three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one block in nine minutes during Tuesday's preseason loss to Indiana.
DiVincenzo shifted to the bench after starting the first game of the preseason, delivering an underwhelming performance. Since arriving in Minnesota last season, DiVincenzo has struggled to recapture the form he showed in New York. While it does appear as though Minnesota will go with Mike Conley as the starting point guard, DiVincenzo could certainly be tasked with playing closer to starter's minutes. The hope is that he can rediscover his best form as the Timberwolves make another push for a championship.
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Timberwolves' Mike Conley: Quiet in preseason debut
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Conley totaled two points (2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 14 minutes during Tuesday's preseason loss to the Pacers.
After sitting out the first game of the preseason, Conley moved straight into the starting lineup Tuesday. While there had been some conjecture as to who would get the starting nod, it appears that Conley may be just ahead of Donte DiVincenzo in that discussion. With that said, Conley's days of being a productive basketball player appear to be well behind him. Even if he is given the starting nod come Opening Night, the expectation is that he may play no more than about 25 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Terrence Shannon: Productive night Tuesday
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Shannon ended with nine points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, three steals and two rebounds in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 135-134 preseason loss to the Pacers.
Shannon was arguably the best player on the floor for the Timberwolves, continuing to make his push for more playing time. Following a subdued rookie campaign, Shannon has a chance to carve out a 20-minute per-game role for himself, sliding in for Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who is now with the Hawks. Should the Timberwolves suffer any major injuries, look for Shannon to step into an even larger role.
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Timberwolves' Johnny Juzang: Scores game-high 20 points
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Juzang racked up 20 points (6-9 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one block across 14 minutes during Tuesday's 135-134 overtime preseason loss to the Pacers.
Juzang was scorching hot from beyond the arc Tuesday, hitting six of his eight attempts from deep. He played only limited minutes off the bench but definitely made his presence felt with his shooting.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Drops 17 points in preseason loss
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Edwards finished with 17 points (6-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound and two assists across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 135-34 overtime preseason loss to the Pacers.
After missing Saturday's preseason opener against the Nuggets for rest purposes, Edwards made his preseason debut Tuesday. He led all starters in the game in the scoring column despite struggling from deep, hitting only one of his five attempts from beyond the arc.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Clark: Won't return Tuesday
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Clark won't return to Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers due to neck spasms, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Clark bumped heads with an opposing player near the end of the second quarter but remained in the game until the end of the half. However, he was ultimately ruled out for the remainder of the game. The 23-year-old swingman will finish with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across eight minutes. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Knicks.
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Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo: Sliding back to bench Tuesday
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DiVincenzo won't start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers.
With Anthony Edwards (rest) returning for Minnesota's second preseason matchup, DiVincenzo will retreat to the bench. The 28-year-old guard recorded eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six assists, one rebound, one steal and one block across 12 minutes in Saturday's preseason-opening victory over Denver.
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Timberwolves' Naz Reid: Starting again Tuesday
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Reid will start Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers.
With Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards resting, Reid started the Timberwolves' preseason opener against the Nuggets on Saturday and scored 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt) in 12 minutes. Edwards and Randle will be back in action Tuesday, but Jaden McDaniels (rest) is out, allowing Reid to draw another start.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Bench role vs. Indiana
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Dillingham will come off the bench during Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers.
Dillingham was a starter for the team's preseason game against the Nuggets on Saturday, when he came three points and one assist shy of a double-double. However, he'll play a different role Tuesday, as his squad is going with Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert in the first unit.
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Timberwolves' Joe Ingles: Out Tuesday
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Ingles (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers.
Ingles will sit out Minnesota's second preseason game, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Thursday against the Knicks. The veteran forward logged 16 minutes in Saturday's win over the Nuggets, posting three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and four assists.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Available for Tuesday
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Randle (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
The veteran forward got the night off Saturday against Denver, but he's in line to get some exhibition reps Tuesday. Randle will likely receive most of his playing time in the first half before the likes of Joan Beringer, Jaylen Clark and Enrique Freeman take over in the frontcourt during the second half.
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