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Riley will start Thursday's game against the Bulls.

With Bilal Coulibaly (heel) out, Riley will step back into the starting lineup. As a starter this season (16 games), the rookie first-rounder has averaged 16.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.7 minutes per tilt.

Dosunmu (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Houston.

Dosunmu didn't suit up for Wednesday's 132-120 loss to Orlando. With Anthony Edwards (knee) and Bones Hyland (hip) also questionable, Dosunmu could find himself back in the starting lineup Friday. However, if Edwards, Hyland and Dosunmu can't get on the court, Terrence Shannon might continue to see more action.

Olbrich (foot) is available for Thursday's game versus Washington.

Bilateral foot soreness won't stop Olbrich from playing Thursday. The rookie big man is set to occupy the backup center role behind Guerschon Yabusele, a role that's seen Olbrich average 6.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 blocks in 16.5 minutes per contest in his last four games.

Ingles has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets due to personal reasons.

Ingles hasn't been much of a factor in the Minnesota rotation over the course of the campaign, though he logged a season-high 18 minutes Wednesday against the Magic with his squad shorthanded. His absence Friday shouldn't have too large of an impact, as the Timberwolves can lean on Jaylen Clark, Julian Phillips and Enrique Freeman to step up in the frontcourt Friday if needed.

Hyland (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against Houston.

Hyland is in danger of missing his first game since Dec. 6 due to right hip soreness. If the 25-year-old guard is unable to suit up, Mike Conley and Terrence Shannon would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes.

Williams (thumb) is available for Thursday's game versus Washington.

No surprise here, as Williams is overcoming a probable tag with a sprained left thumb. The sixth-year forward put up a season-high 20 points in Tuesday's win over the Wizards, so he'll be looking to build on that success in Thursday's rematch.

Conley (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Rockets.

Conley got the night off Wednesday against Orlando, but he'll be right back in the fold for Friday's action. Anthony Edwards (knee), Ayo Dosunmu (calf) and Bones Hyland (hip) are all listed as questionable, so Conley could be in store for more minutes if the Minnesota backcourt is shorthanded in Houston.

Castle (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Castle missed Wednesday's win over Portland with right knee soreness, and he's now in danger of missing Friday's contest due to left foot soreness. If the second-year guard is ruled out, Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson will likely continue seeing increased playing time.

Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game in Houston.

Edwards has appeared in only two of the Timberwolves' last 12 contests. If he doesn't suit up versus Houston, Bones Hyland (hip) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf), who are both questionable, could both continue to see more work. However, if neither of those players can get on the floor, Terrence Shannon would be in line to receive additional action.

Sexton (finger) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards.

Sexton is expectedly shedding a probable designation Thursday with a right finger injury. The veteran guard is playing at a high level, averaging 19.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 steals in 27.6 minutes per contest over his last nine games.