Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Records double-double from bench
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Anderson logged 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists, one block and five steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 99-96 victory over the Warriors.
Anderson's role was set to be diminished by Karl-Anthony Towns' return, but he was the first man up with the second unit and turned in 32 minutes in a reserve role. Sunday marked Anderson's ninth double-double of the season, and he also collected a season-high five steals in the win. His excellent secondary numbers throughout the season have padded his fantasy totals when his shot volume is low, and he should continue producing despite the demotion.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Coming off bench Sunday
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Anderson isn't starting Sunday against the Warriors.
Anderson has served mainly as a starter over the last several months, and he's posted double-doubles in three of his last seven appearances. During that time, he's averaged 12.3 points, 8.6 assists and 7.6 rebounds in 37.9 minutes per game. He'll retreat to the bench with both Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards available Sunday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Anderson maintain considerable playing time against Golden State.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Posts another triple-double
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Anderson chipped in 11 points (4-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and one steal over 51 minutes during Friday's 139-131 double-overtime loss to the Bulls.
Anderson now has four career triple-doubles, and this was his third of the season. He has really stepped up in the playmaking department, dishing out a total of 43 assists over his last four games. If Anthony Edwards has to miss time due to an ankle sprain, Anderson is going to have his hands full in this offense, and he certainly looks up to the challenge.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Stuffs stat sheet once again
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Anderson ended with 15 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds and two blocks across 36 minutes before getting ejected from Wednesday's 104-102 loss to the Celtics.
Anderson was coming off a triple-double in Monday's win over the Hawks. Although he couldn't quite repeat that feat, he once again posted a line demonstrating he's worthy of rostering in nearly every fantasy league. He's averaging 12.8 points, 7.7 assists, 6.5 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, 1.0 steals and 0.8 three-pointers per game across six March appearances while shooting 60.4 percent from the field.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Secures triple-double in win
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Anderson ended Monday's 136-115 victory over the Hawks with 14 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 assists, 10 rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 37 minutes.
Anderson was the only starter to play in the final minute, which is when he grabbed his 10th rebound to secure his second triple-double of the season. The 29-year-old typically brings a little bit of everything to the table, and though he doesn't deliver eye-popping production in any one area, he's been performing as a top-60 player on a per-game basis in nine-category formats over the last two weeks.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Flirts with triple-double in loss
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Anderson finished Friday's 124-123 overtime loss to the Nets with 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, 11 assists and one steal in 39 minutes.
Anderson cobbled together another strong performance Friday, falling just three rebounds short of a triple-double. Since entering the starting lineup, he has been a revelation, putting up top-60 value over the past two months. While he offers minimal upside in scoring, his ability to contribute across multiple categories makes him a must-roster player in all fantasy formats.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Records double-double in victory
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Anderson finished with 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 108-101 win over the Clippers.
Anderson continues to distinguish himself as a valuable contributor during Karl-Anthony Towns' (calf) extended absence. While Anderson suffers from a low shot volume occasionally, his numbers off the glass have been consistent. He caps off the month of February with an average of 6.2 rebounds per game over nine contests.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Hands out eight assists in loss
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Anderson recorded 18 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the Wizards.
Anderson stepped his game up and was one of the top contributors for the Timberwolves in this loss, and he ended just two assists shy from a double-double while also posting his third-best mark of the season in that category. A back problem of late has limited Anderson, but he's managed to play in the Timberwolves' last three games while scoring in double digits each time. The All-Star break could be what he needs to get healthy for the stretch run of the regular season.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Set to start against Washington
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Anderson (back) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game versus the Wizards.
Anderson has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday despite back spasms. He will replace Taurean Prince in the starting five.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Questionable vs. Wizards
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Anderson (back) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Wizards.
Anderson remains bothered by back spasms, though he appeared in the Wolves' prior two games and totaled 24 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block in 41 minutes. If the veteran sits out the final game before the All-Star break, bigger roles could be in store for Taurean Prince, Jaylen Nowell and Jaden McDaniels.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Contributes in bench role
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Anderson closed with 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 24 minutes during Monday's 124-121 win over the Mavericks.
Anderson notably came off the bench for the first time since Dec. 3, but he was still able to make an impact and led bench scorers with 12 points. He also made his mark on the defensive end by notching a pair of steals, marking his third straight contest with at least one. The Timberwolves will likely continue to monitor Anderson closely after he recently missed two games with a back issue, though it was reassuring to see him log 20-plus minutes for the first time in nearly two weeks.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Coming off bench Monday
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Anderson (back) is available but won't start Monday versus Dallas, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Anderson will continue to push through the pain with his back issue, but he's a risky fantasy target for this one, as he hasn't exceeded the 20-minute mark in his past two games. Taurean Prince draws the start at power forward with the Timberwolves expected to monitor Anderson's minutes closely.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Iffy for Monday
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Anderson (back) is questionable for Monday's game at Dallas.
Anderson missed a pair of games last week due to back spasms but was able to return for Friday's loss to the Grizzlies. He's apparently still dealing with some after-effects, so the Wolves will keep an eye on his status as they head into a two-game week ahead of the All-Star break. Anderson finished Friday's game with 12 points, six rebounds, two assists and a steal in 17 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Available Friday
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Anderson (back spasms) is available against the Grizzlies on Friday.
Anderson is returning from a two-game absence, and the Timberwolves will likely keep a close eye on him, considering this injury has already flared up several times. However, the forward had some solid showings in January and will be looking to get back on track.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Questionable Friday
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Anderson (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Anderson has missed the last two games due to back spasms, and his status for Friday's matchup is still up in the air. If he's sidelined once again, Naz Reid and Taurean Prince should continue to see increased run.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Sitting Wednesday
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Anderson (back) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Anderson will miss a second consecutive game with back spasms, Joining Rudy Gobert (groin) and D'Angelo Russell (trade) as out. Naz Reid and Taurean Prince are the likely replacements in the frontcourt. Anderson's next chance to play will come Friday in Memphis.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Questionable against Utah
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Anderson (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz.
Anderson may miss his second straight game after playing limited minutes in his previous two outings with back spasms. Naz Reid was inserted into the starting lineup in his absence. If Anderson can't suit up Wednesday, his next chance to play will be Friday's matchup with the Grizzlies.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Ruled out Tuesday
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Anderson (back) won't play Tuesday against the Nuggets.
Anderson was carrying a questionable tag, but holding him out is likely the right call for Minnesota considering the forward has left early in both of his last two games with discomfort. Taurean Prince has been getting the bulk of Anderson's minutes of late, with Nathan Knight picking up the scraps.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Questionable Tuesday
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Anderson (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets.
Anderson attempted to play through the back issue Sunday, but he tapped out after just 13 minutes, so there's certainly a chance he'll need to skip Monday's game with it being the first of a back-to-back. If he's not able to give it a go, there will be more minutes available for guys like Taurean Prince, Matt Ryan and Naz Reid.
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Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Won't return Sunday
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Anderson has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to back spasms.
Anderson dealt with back spasms ahead of Sunday's matchup but was able to start against Denver. He logged four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, an assist and a steal in 13 minutes to begin the game but was ruled out at halftime. Jaden McDaniels and Taurean Prince are candidates to see increased run down the stretch.
