Hyland closed Saturday's 109-87 loss to the Pistons with six points (2-10 FG, 2-9 3Pt), one rebound and two steals in 26 minutes.
Hyland struggled from the field for the second straight game, unable to maintain his hot shooting from the four previous outings. Despite stepping into a larger role following the knee injury to Anthony Edwards, Hyland has been a fringe fantasy asset at best, averaging 13.9 points and 2.6 three-pointers in 24.9 minutes per game in seven appearances over the past two weeks.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Ties season-high scoring mark
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Hyland recorded 23 points (8-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 102-92 victory over Boston.
Hyland has always had the capacity to score off the bench, but he seems to be taking his game to another level. He's scored at least 17 points in his last four appearances and has reached the 20-point plateau twice in that stretch, averaging 20.0 points per game and shooting 44.8 percent from deep. Hyland has scored in double digits in seven of his last eight contests, and the uptick in playing time is directly tied to the absence of Anthony Edwards (knee).
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Pops for 22 points, five assists
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Hyland closed Tuesday's 116-104 victory over Phoenix with 22 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 29 minutes.
Hyland saw at least 25 minutes for the first time in his past 16 games, delivering one of his best performances of the season. With Anthony Edwards set to miss at least a week with a knee injury, it appears as though Hyland is going to play a sizeable role for the foreseeable future. While he won't shoot 57 percent from the floor on most nights, he is certainly on the radar as a short-term addition.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Chips in 10 points off bench
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Hyland notched 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 153-128 loss to the Clippers.
With the Timberwolves fully healthy, there isn't a clear path to fantasy relevance for Hyland, but he is capable of putting up strong numbers when he gets hot. The combo guard has averaged 9.5 points, 2.2 assists, 0.8 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers in 15.9 minutes per contest in his last six games, shooting 42.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Leads bench in win
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Hyland closed with 18 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 win over the Nuggets.
After scoring in single digits in five straight outings, Hyland turned in an extremely efficient performance Sunday. The 25-year-old finished as Minnesota's third-leading scorer and paced the second unit in scoring against the Nuggets, who selected Hyland with the 26th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft before trading him to the Clippers in February 2023. While Hyland should continue to see meaningful burn off the bench, he typically doesn't offer much in terms of peripheral numbers and has been an inconsistent scorer of late.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Quiet again in win
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Hyland had three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 15 minutes during Friday's 122-111 win over the Mavericks.
Hyland scored just three points for the second straight game, continuing his recent struggles on the offensive end. In four appearances over the past two weeks, he has averaged just 7.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 14.4 minutes per game. With Ayo Dosunmu now serving as the primary backup behind Donte DiVincenzo, it appears as though Hyland's brief run of relevancy may have some to a grinding halt.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Pops for 20 off bench in win
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Hyland finished with 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 26 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 128-126 victory over the Raptors.
It was Hyland's best scoring effort since Jan. 13, when he dropped a season-high 23 points on the Bucks. However, the fifth-year guard scored in double digits only once during the 10 games in between those ceiling performances, making him little more than a DFS dart throw for fantasy purposes. Over that 12-game stretch, Hyland is averaging 8.3 points, 2.9 assists, 2.5 boards, 1.6 threes and 0.8 steals in 16.6 minutes from the second unit.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Quiet outing off bench
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Hyland accumulated five points (2-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), one rebound and three assists over 16 minutes during Sunday's 111-85 loss to the Warriors.
Similar to Mike Conley, Hyland has seen a very limited role off the bench in Minnesota. Over his last six games, he's playing 13.7 minutes per contest with 6.7 points, 2.8 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 1.2 three-pointers.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Only two points in loss
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Hyland ended Friday's 110-105 loss to the Rockets with two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and five assists over 17 minutes.
Hyland was limited to just two points, unable to replicate his 23-point performance from the previous game. Although he has been able to carve out a regular spot in the rotation, Hyland's production has been sporadic, at best. In 16 appearances over the past month, he has averaged 8.5 points, 3.6 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 17.9 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Muted role continues
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Hyland finished Sunday's 104-103 win over San Antonio with 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one block in 12 minutes.
After some strong moments in December, Hyland is fading once again. Over his last four games, he's seeing 13.6 minutes per night with 7.5 points, 3.8 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers on 39.3 percent shooting from the field.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Goes scoreless in blowout loss
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Hyland notched zero points (0-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 13 minutes during Wednesday's 126-102 loss to the Hawks.
Hyland failed to score for the first time since Nov 30, a span of 12 games. While it does appear as though he has supplanted Mike Conley as the backup point guard, Hyland's production has been far too inconsistent to consider him a sustainable fantasy asset. At best, he can be utilized for streaming purposes by anyone needing threes and assists.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Varied output off bench
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Hyland amassed 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Thursday's 142-138 overtime loss to the Nuggets.
Hyland had a decent performance during his fourth consecutive appearance off the bench. The guard made a quick return from illness and should be available for upcoming action. However, he's still behind Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley on the depth chart.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Cleared to play Thursday
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Hyland (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Hyland was previously deemed questionable with an illness but is feeling good enough to suit up. He's appeared in seven straight games with averages of 11.1 points, 3.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds across 21.6 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Questionable with illness Thursday
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Hyland (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Hyland was added to the injury report with an illness ahead of the Timberwolves' Christmas Day matchup. The guard has recently carved out a larger role, averaging 12.2 points, 4.2 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 26.0 minutes across the past five games,.Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon could see increased opportunities if Hyland is sidelined.
Hyland logged 18 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block across 36 minutes during Sunday's 117-103 win over Sacramento.
Hyland was cleared to play only a few hours before tipoff, as he was dealing with a bruised knee, but he got the start and ended up being one of the most productive players for Minnesota in this win. Hyland should remain in the first unit as long as Anthony Edwards (foot) remains sidelined. Hyland seems to have more consideration from the coaching staff compared to other backcourt alternatives such as Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Gets green light
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Hyland (knee) will play in Sunday's game against the Kings.
Hyland had previously been considered questionable due to a bruised right knee. With Anthony Edwards (foot) sidelined, Hyland could draw a second consecutive start. He logged just five minutes in the Timberwolves' most recent game before suffering the knee injury.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Questionable to face Sacramento
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Hyland (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.
After drawing the start with Anthony Edwards (foot) sidelined, Hyland exited Friday's win over the Warriors in the first quarter due to a right knee contusion and was unable to return. If the VCU product is unable to suit up, Terrence Shannon and Jaylen Clark are candidates for increased playing time, especially if Edwards is downgraded from questionable to out.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Won't return Friday
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Hyland (knee) won't return to Friday's game against the Warriors.
Hyland drew the start for the first time this season but sustained a right knee contusion in the first quarter, posting three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and two assists in just under five minutes. With the VCU product joining Anthony Edwards (foot) and Mike Conley (Achilles) on the sidelines, Terrence Shannon, Jaylen Clark and Rob Dillingham are candidates for increased playing time. Hyland's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against the Kings.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Starting sans Edwards
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Hyland will start against the Warriors on Friday.
With Anthony Edwards (foot) sidelined, Hyland will get the starting nod for the first time this season. He's coming off his best performance of the season in Monday's loss to the Suns, during which he posted 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three assists, one rebound and one steal across 16 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Posts season high in loss
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Hyland produced 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three assists, one rebound and one steal across 16 minutes during Monday's 108-105 loss to the Suns.
After logging just one minute across Minnesota's previous eight games, Hyland supplanted Rob Dillingham in the rotation Monday and made an impact. The 25-year-old guard paced the Timberwolves bench with a season-high scoring haul, and his efforts will likely be enough to keep him in the rotation for at least the team's next game Friday at Golden State.
