Rivers (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Rivers' absence will mark his second straight due to an illness. His absence leaves Jordan McLaughlin and Nickeil Alexander-Walker as the only depth options at point guard behind Mike Conley. The veteran guard's next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Trail Blazers.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Questionable Friday
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Rivers (illness) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Lakers.
Rivers' availability should only factor into the gameplan if one or more of his questionable teammates, like Jaylen Nowell (knee) or Taurean Prince (illness), are sidelined. Rivers has slipped out of the rotation as the Wolves have gotten healthier.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Downgraded to out
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Rivers (illness) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Suns, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Rivers was a late addition to the injury report Wednesday with a non-COVID illness and will ultimately sit out the contest. With Anthony Edwards (calf/illness) and Jaylen Nowell (knee) questionable, there could be massive opportunities available for the likes of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jordan McLaughlin and Wendell Moore if one or both of Edwards and Nowell don't play.
Rivers (illness) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Suns.
Rivers is a late addition to the injury report, but whether he plays won't make a big difference in fantasy hoops, as he's not a consistent part of the rotation in Minnesota.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Available to play
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Rivers (back) will be available to play Monday versus the Knicks.
Rivers could see some limited minutes behind Mike Conley in this one, but it's unlikely he'll be on the floor enough to make an impact in fantasy hoops.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Dealing with back spasms
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Rivers is questionable for Monday's game in New York due to back spasms.
Rivers continues to battle back spasms, and even when he's been available, he hasn't garnered a prominent role in head coach Chris Finch's rotation. If he's sidelined, Jordan McLaughlin and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will continue to see increased roles behind Mike Conley.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Available Saturday
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Rivers (back) is available for Saturday's game at Toronto.
Despite back spasms, Rivers will appear in a second straight game. He could be in for an expanded role, as Anthony Edwards (ankle) is missing his first game of the season Saturday and is still in a walking boot.
Rivers (back) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Raptors.
Rivers returned from a three-game absence Friday to play just seven minutes, and his back spasms have flared back up. With Jaylen Nowell (knee) doubtful and Anthony Edwards (ankle) questionable, more backcourt minutes could be in store for Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jordan McLaughlin.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Returns from three-game absence
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Rivers (back) played seven minutes and logged zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in Friday's 139-131 double-overtime loss to the Bulls.
Active for the first time after a three-game absence, Rivers recaptured a spot in the Timberwolves' rotation, but he played fewer minutes than any of the 10 Minnesota players that saw action. Rivers might have been excluded from the rotation entirely if not for the early departure of Anthony Edwards (ankle), who played just eight minutes before leaving the contest. Edwards was in a walking boot after the contest and could be in danger of missing time, but Rivers may not be the primary beneficiary of an absence, especially if Jaylen Nowell (knee) is back in action soon.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Available for Friday
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Rivers (back) is available for Friday against the Bulls.
Rivers was carrying a questionable tag prior to this update and missed the past three games for Minnesota. He was playing a very minor role before the injury, so he'll have to make the most of his limited minutes.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Iffy Friday
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Rivers (back) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Bulls.
Rivers is in danger of missing his fourth straight game Friday due to back spasms. If he's ruled out, his next chance to suit up will be Saturday's matchup with Toronto.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Won't play Wednesday
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Rivers (back) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Celtics.
Rivers' absence streak will extend to three games Wednesday with back spams. His next chance to play is Friday's matchup with the Bulls.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Iffy against Boston
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Rivers (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Celtics.
Rivers may miss his fifth straight game Wednesday due to back spasms. If he's unable to suit up, his next opportunity will be Friday's matchup with Chicago.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Questionable Monday
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Rivers (back) is questionable for Monday's game against Atlanta.
Rivers was a late addition to Friday's injury report due to back spasms, and he was unable to suit up against Brooklyn. If he's sidelined again Monday, Nickeil Alexander-Walker could see increased run for Minnesota.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Won't play against Brooklyn
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Rivers (back) is out for Friday's game versus the Nets.
Rivers has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to back spasms. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Atlanta.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Late addition to injury report
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Rivers is questionable for Friday's game against Brooklyn due to back spasms.
Rivers recently returned from a two-game absence due to a neck injury, and he's now a late addition to Friday's injury report with back spasms. If the veteran point guard is sidelined again, Jordan McLaughlin and Nickeil Alexander-Walker would be candidates for increased roles.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Not on injury report
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Rivers (neck) is not on the final injury report for Tuesday's matchup against the 76ers.
Rivers is returning from a two-game absence, but his role was very minimal prior to the injury. Rivers' return could result in fewer minutes for guys like Jordan McLaughlin and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Probable for Tuesday
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Rivers (neck) is probable to play Tuesday against the 76ers.
It looks like Rivers will be back in action Tuesday following a two-game stint on the sidelines, but he rarely brings meaningful statistics to the stat sheet. His return could result in fewer minutes for Jordan McLaughlin, though.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Ruled out Saturday
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Rivers has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Kings due to neck soreness, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
The veteran guard has been tabbed as a late scratch due to neck soreness, and it's unclear if this injury will be one that will keep him on the sidelines for an extended period or not. Rivers is now set to miss a second game in a row and will be eligible to return when the Timberwolves take on the 76ers on Tuesday.
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Timberwolves' Austin Rivers: Struggles in loss Sunday
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Rivers ended Sunday's 109-104 loss to the Warriors with six points (2-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-4 FT) and one rebound over 21 minutes.
Rivers failed to have any sort of tangible impact in the loss, continuing to serve as one of the more unproductive rotation pieces in the league. Despite averaging more than 20 minutes per night this season, he currently sits well outside the top 300 in nine-category formats. The fact he is still being utilized this much says a lot about the lack of depth in Minnesota. Obviously, managers need not concern themselves with Rivers in any format.
