Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

Dec 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) controls the ball as Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) defends during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Wolves get another short-handed opponent in the reeling Rockets

The Minnesota Timberwolves (28-23) are only 4.5 games behind the third-place Houston Rockets (32-18) in the Western Conference playoff race, and Houston will play in Minneapolis Thursday night without two of its best players.

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Dec 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) controls the ball as Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) defends during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Wolves get another short-handed opponent in the reeling Rockets

The Minnesota Timberwolves (28-23) are only 4.5 games behind the third-place Houston Rockets (32-18) in the Western Conference playoff race, and Houston will play in Minneapolis Thursday night without two of its best players.

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Jan 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA;Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Footprint Center.
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Timberwolves announce injury update, timeline for Julius Randle

Randle will be re-evaluated in two weeks as he recovers from a right adductor strain.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards reacts after a basket against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Jan. 29, 2025.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

Wolves' Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid preparing to return against Kings

Both players were listed as questionable for Monday night's game.

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Jan 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Footprint Center.
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Anthony Edwards appears set to return vs. Kings after one-game absence

Edwards' importance to the Timberwolves was on full display on Saturday night.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and center Naz Reid react toward an official during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Jan. 20, 2025.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid questionable, Julius Randle ruled out against Kings

Edwards is still dealing with an illness, and Reid suffered a finger injury Saturday night.

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid shoots against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 27,2025.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

Wolves' Naz Reid ruled out with finger sprain against Wizards

Reid exited during the third quarter of Saturday night's game and was grabbing at his hand.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guards Anthony Edwards (5) and Mike Conley speak during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals at American Airlines Center in Dallas on May 28, 2024.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

Wolves' Anthony Edwards ruled out, Mike Conley available against Wizards

Terrence Shannon Jr. is also available for Minnesota for the first time following an extended absence due to a foot injury.

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Jan 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Anthony Edwards added to Timberwolves injury report with illness

If Edwards and Conley are ruled out, the Timberwolves might be rolling with a starting lineup featuring Dillingham, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid and Rudy Gobert.

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Jan 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) shoots the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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Lengthy Timberwolves injury report: Julius Randle ruled out

Randle suffered a groin strain in Minnesota's blowout win over Utah on Thursday night.

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Jan. 29, 2025.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

Wolves' Julius Randle ruled out against Jazz due to groin soreness

Randle exited during the second quarter of Thursday night's game.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) works around Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland during the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 18, 2025.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

Mike Conley ruled out against Jazz, Nickeil Alexander-Walker starting for Wolves

Conley was ruled out Thursday night due to a right thumb sprain.

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Jan 17, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) directs the offense in the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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Mike Conley questionable, Naz Reid returns for Wolves against Jazz

Reid will be back in action after missing Wednesday's game against Phoenix.

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid shoots against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 27, 2025.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

Wolves' Naz Reid ruled out, Rob Dillingham available against Suns

Kevin Durant is available for Phoenix.

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Jan 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) reacts to being called for a technical foul against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center.
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Naz Reid added to Wolves' injury report, Nickeil Alexander-Walker good to go

Reid joins Rob Dillingham as Minnesota players listed as questionable due to illness.

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Apr 23, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts to a call against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

Kevin Durant, Rob Dillingham questionable for Timberwolves-Suns

The Suns will host the Wolves at 8 p.m. CT on Wednesday night.

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nickeil Alexander-Walker charges into Atlanta Hawks forward Garrison Mathews in the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 27, 2025.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

Nickeil Alexander-Walker suffers left lower leg contusion in win over Hawks

Chris Finch did not have an immediate update on his status, but Alexander-Walker appeared to be in good spirits.

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) and Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela watch as a ball gets away from both of them in the fourth quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 27, 2025.
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Chris Finch blasts Wolves for 'unacceptable' second half in win over short-handed Hawks

Finch had a talk with the team in the locker room following an ugly win Monday night.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards looks to move the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Jan. 22, 2025.
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Anthony Edwards good to go for Saturday's game against Nuggets

Edwards, who was questionable for the game due to illness, hasn't missed a game yet this season, starting all 44.

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Nov 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks to pass against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter at Target Center.
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Wolves' Anthony Edwards questionable with illness for Nuggets game

Edwards has missed very few games since coming into the league five years ago.

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Nov 17, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) brings the ball up-court against the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images
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Timberwolves get encouraging news on Donte DiVincenzo's toe injury

Fears that Donte DiVincenzo could miss months and perhaps the rest of the season have faded after the Minnesota Timberwolves revealed encouraging news Friday.

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) talks with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Jan. 7, 2025.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

Wolves' Rudy Gobert good to go and starting against Grizzlies

Gobert was questionable for the game due to a right ankle sprain.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo gets into position against the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on Nov. 17, 2024.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

Wolves give devastating injury update on Donte DiVincenzo

DiVincenzo is out indefinitely due to the left toe sprain that's sidelined him the last two games.

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant falls back after releasing the game-winning shot over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the second half at Target Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 11, 2025.
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Wolves-Grizzlies: How to watch, listen and latest injury updates

Ja Morant was upgraded to probable for the nationally televised affair on TNT.

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Jan 18, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Target Center.
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Gobert questionable, DiVincenzo out again for Wolves against Grizzlies

Ja Morant is questionable for Memphis ahead of Monday's holiday matinee matchup.

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Jan 15, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) celebrates after making a three point shot against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Donte DiVincenzo ruled out for second straight game with toe injury

The Timberwolves will not have DiVincenzo on Saturday night against Cleveland.

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