Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Moves out of rotation in Game 3
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Hyland (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Friday in the Timberwolves' 115-108 loss to the Spurs in Game 3 of a Western Conference Semifinals series.
With Anthony Edwards (41 minutes) and Ayo Dosunmu (32 minutes) both being able to take on full workloads in Game 3, Minnesota didn't have any playing time in the backcourt left over for Hyland, who dropped out of head coach Chris Finch's eight-man rotation. Hyland had appeared in each of the Timberwolves' first eight playoff games, averaging 5.4 points, 1.9 assists, 1.4 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in 13.1 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Available for Game 6
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Hyland (knee) is available for Thursday's Game 6 against the Nuggets.
Hyland was carrying a questionable tag prior to this update, but he was able to go through shootaround without any setbacks. With the team shorthanded, Hyland is expected to play a key role Thursday.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Questionable for Game 6
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Hyland is questionable for Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Nuggets on Thursday due to left knee soreness.
It's a new injury for Hyland, who shapes up as a true game-time decision for Minnesota's must-win contest. The combo guard would be in line for a fairly big role in the absences of Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles), but the likes of Mike Conley, Terrence Shannon and Kyle Anderson would be needed to help pick up the slack if Hyland is also sidelined Thursday.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Omitted from injury report
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Hyland (hip) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets.
Hyland missed Minnesota's last two regular-season games due to a right hip issue, but he's good to go for the start of the playoffs. The 25-year-old guard averaged 14.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 24.4 minutes per contest over five regular-season appearances in April. If Anthony Edwards (knee) is downgraded from questionable to out, Hyland could see a bump in playing time Saturday.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Not playing Sunday
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Hyland (hip) won't play Sunday against the Pelicans.
Hyland won't play in the Timberwolves' regular-season finale due to maintenance of a right hip injury, and this will be his second straight absence. The combo guard is expected to be available for the postseason, though. Hyland will end the regular season averaging 8.5 points and 2.6 dimes per game across 71 appearances (three starts).
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Won't play Friday
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Hyland (hip) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Hyland will miss his first game since Dec. 6 due to soreness in his right hip. Mike Conley and Terrence Shannon could see increased run with this news.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Questionable for Friday
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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.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Bright spot in loss
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Hyland ended Sunday's 122-108 loss to the Hornets with 18 points (5-11 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 29 minutes.
With Anthony Edwards (knee) getting the night off, Hyland stepped up in a big way for Minnesota. Edwards seems to be struggling to get back to 100 percent, making Hyland an intriguing streamer to close out the regular season.
Hyland registered 21 points (7-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Friday's 115-103 loss to the 76ers.
Hyland recorded at least 20 points for the first time in his past five games, rewarding anyone who took a chance on him. While this was certainly an encouraging performance, managers may want to temper their expectations, given that he had scored a total of 32 points in his previous four outings. At best, he can be streamed in on low-volume nights, at least until Jaden McDaniels returns from his knee injury.
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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: 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: 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.
