Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Bench role vs. Portland
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Miller will come off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
After starting the preseason finale, Miller will be in the second unit. The team will run with Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert in the first five.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Takes advantage of start
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Miller produced 21 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 126-110 preseason loss to the 76ers.
Miller saw his name listed in the starting lineup while the majority of the Minnesota starters received the night off. He took full advantage of the opportunity, turning in an efficient shooting performance to lead his team in scoring. Despite a strong showing, the 21-year-old appears to be on the outside looking in for a spot in the rotation, at least to begin the regular season.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Getting preseason start
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Miller is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the 76ers.
The Timberwolves are resting their regulars in this final preseason tune-up, so Miller will get the chance to play extended minutes. This will be the final opportunity for the Canadian forward to show he deserves a steady role off the bench in a crowded frontcourt.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Double-double in exhibition win
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Miller finished with 15 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one rebound across 23 minutes in Monday's 134-74 exhibition win over the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.
Miller was one of seven Timberwolves players to reach double figures Monday, joining Joan Beringer in posting a double-double in the frontcourt. The 21-year-old appears to have moved past the right finger laceration that hampered him during training camp as he works to secure a rotation spot off Minnesota's bench heading into the regular season.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Cleared to play
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Miller (finger) will be available for Monday's exhibition against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.
Miller suffered a right fifth finger laceration at the end of September and was expected to miss at least two weeks before being evaluated again. However, he appears to have healed quickly and will get a taste of live action during Monday's exhibition. Leonard has appeared in only 30 regular-season NBA games since being drafted in 2023, but he's been stellar at the G League level.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Re-evaluated in two weeks
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The Timberwolves announced Wednesday that Miller was diagnosed with a right fifth finger laceration.
The injury occurred during Tuesday's practice. Miller will be re-evaluated in two weeks, setting him to miss at least three preseason contests. At this point, it's unclear if his status for Opening Night will be in jeopardy.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Double-doubles in win
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Miller finished with 22 points (8-16 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 89-85 Summer League win against the Suns.
Miller recorded an efficient double-double, shooting 50 percent from the floor while also finishing with a game-high 11 boards. The Canadian import came very close to putting up a double-double in his last two games and finally got over the hump with this impressive performance, as he seems to get better and better with more time on the floor.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Nears double-double in SL win
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Miller amassed 20 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-7 FT), eight rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 89-73 Summer League win over the Pistons.
Miller was one of two Timberwolves players to score at least 20 points and also contributed a team-high mark in rebounds. The 21-year-old forward bounced back from an inefficient six-point outing during Saturday's win over the Nuggets and has now provided 20 points in two of his three Summer League appearances.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Scores 20 in SL win
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Miller tallied 20 points (9-17 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three blocks and two steals across 28 minutes in Thursday's 98-91 Summer League win over the Pelicans.
Miller's length was on full display Thursday as he posted 20 points and nine rebounds in his 2025 Summer League debut. The 21-year-old had a limited role with the Timberwolves during the 2024-25 season, averaging 1.5 points in 2.5 minutes across 13 regular-season appearances.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Pours in career-high 11 points
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Miller amassed 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and three rebounds over eight minutes during Saturday's 143-101 win over Oklahoma City in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Miller made just his third appearance of the playoffs in the blowout win, recording a career-high mark in points during his limited run. However, the 21-year-old forward isn't expected to receive minutes outside of garbage time.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Recalled from G League
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The Timberwolves recalled Miller from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Sunday.
Miller will rejoin the parent club ahead of Sunday's game against Detroit. The 21-year-old forward has made two appearances in the NBA this month, totaling only five minutes. Miller has received the majority of his playing time with Iowa, and he's averaged 24.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.1 steals across 37.5 minutes per game in 26 G League matchups this season.
Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Shows out in Rising Stars event
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Miller logged five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 7:34 of court time during Team G League's 25-14 loss to Team C in the Rising Stars final.
Miller led the G League team in their 40-39 upset win over Team M in the semifinals, and he finished that contest with a game-high 14 points (7-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds and one steal over 12:17 of court time. He wasn't able to carry that momentum into the finals, but Miller played a crucial role in the G League making it to that far. The 2023 second-round pick has seen sparse playing time with the Timberwolves, but he could see more minutes off the bench following the All-Star break.
Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Returns to parent club
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The Timberwolves recalled Miller from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Saturday.
Miller will be available for Saturday's game versus the Trail Blazers. The 21-year-old forward is averaging 1.7 points and 1.5 rebounds in 2.7 minutes across his six NBA appearances this season.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Headed to G League
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The Timberwolves assigned Miller to the G League's Iowa Wolves on Friday.
Miller has yet to log more than four minutes in any of his six NBA appearances this season. However, the 21-year-old forward should receive increased playing time while in the G League.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Good to go Saturday
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Miller (illness) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Cavaliers.
Miller will be available Saturday after missing Minnesota's previous contest due to an illness. However, the second-year forward has made three appearances this season, so he is unlikely to feature heavily in the team's rotation.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Ruled out for Friday
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Miller (illness) will not play Friday against the Knicks.
Miller has played a total of six minutes at the NBA level this season. This news about his absence doesn't have many fantasy implications.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Rejoins parent club
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Minnesota recalled Miller from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Sunday.
Miller will rejoin the Timberwolves ahead of Monday's game against Atlanta, but the 21-year-old forward has yet to make an appearance at the NBA level this season and probably won't crack head coach Chris Finch's rotation. he's seen extensive action at the G League level in 2024-25, appearing in 16 contests while averaging 24.4 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.6 three-pointers, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals across 37.9 minutes per contest.
