Knight registered three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal in five minutes during Saturday's 151-131 victory over the Spurs.
Knight played for the first time in almost three weeks, logging five minutes in garbage time. Despite having suited up on numerous occasions this season, his role figures to evaporate for any remaining games with Karl-Anthony Towns now fully healthy.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Settling into second-unit role
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Knight played 19 minutes and produced nine points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three assists, one rebound and one block across 19 minutes in Tuesday's 146-112 loss to the Nuggets.
The Timberwolves were on both sides of a blowout in home-and-home matchups with Denver on Sunday and Tuesday, allowing Knight to garner some extra playing time off the bench. In the game before the two-game set with Denver, Knight received 11 minutes in a seven-point loss to the Magic on Feb. 3, so he at least appears to be gaining some traction in head coach Chris Finch's rotation. Knight may continue to see some more time as a backup power forward and center until the Timberwolves have both Austin Rivers (back) and Kyle Anderson (back) available again.
Knight contributed 19 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and three steals across 25 minutes during Saturday's 113-104 win over the Rockets.
Knight was electric in the second half, scoring 17 of his season-high 19 points in the second stanza. With Rudy Gobert (calf) missing his third game in a row, Knight has claimed a spot in head coach Chris Finch's rotation in each of those contests, but Knight played just four and nine minutes in his prior two outings. However, with fill-in starting center Naz Reid struggling with foul trouble early and playing just 15 minutes, Finch rode Knight heavily for most of the final two quarters. Knight's performance likely won't be enough for him to leapfrog Reid on the depth chart, but it could lead to a more equitable split of the center minutes between the two moving forward should Gobert miss additional games.
Knight contributed eight points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Monday's 124-111 win over the Nuggets.
Knight slid up in the rotation Monday after Naz Reid was ruled out with back spasms. He came through with what was a decent performance, including a season-high eight rebounds. If Reid is forced to miss additional time, Knight could be worth a look in deeper formats for anyone in need of a cheap center.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Steps up with 16 points Sunday
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Knight logged 16 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three assists and two rebounds across 26 minutes during Sunday's 150-126 victory over the Bulls.
Knight made the most of a good situation, putting together easily his best game of the season. Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) and Rudy Gobert (ankle) were both ruled out before the contest, while fill-in starting center Naz Reid (shoulder) lasted only 12 minutes before exiting. Towns is out indefinitely while Gobert and Reid should be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's game against the Mavericks. If both Gobert and Reid are sidelined for that contest, Knight would make for an intriguing streaming option.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Makes rare appearance Monday
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Knight closed with four points (2-2 FG) in four minutes during Monday's 133-112 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Knight saw action for the first time this month and the 10th time all season. The fact he scored a season-high four points says everything you need to know about his fantasy appeal or lack thereof. It's always lovely to see fringe players getting some additional run, but from a fantasy perspective, there is obviously nothing to see here.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Scores 11 points in win
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Knight posted 11 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and an assist across 10 minutes in Thursday's 114-99 preseason win over the Lakers.
Knight made the most of his 10 minutes of court time. The preseason will offer a bit more freedom for the frontcourt with Karl-Anthony Towns sitting frequently, and Knight is one player who is taking advantage. After working as a two-way player last year, Knight is expected to be a mainstay on the roster for 2022-23.
Knight scored 14 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-9 FT) with seven rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes against Miami on Tuesday.
Knight did not record a field goal in the first half, with his only points coming on 3-of-4 shooting from the free-throw line. However, the forward did grab four of his team-high seven rebounds in the first quarter, three of which came on the offensive end. Knight would finish the game by going 4-of-5 from the field with 10 points in the second half.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Signs standard NBA contract
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Knight signed a standard NBA contract with the Timberwolves on Sunday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Knight played on a two-way contract with Minnesota last season and made 37 appearances at the NBA level, posting 3.7 points and 2.3 rebounds across 7.2 minutes per game. The third-year pro may see an increased role during the 2022-23 campaign, though Naz Reid figures to be the primary backup to recently acquired Rudy Gobert.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Nears double-double in depth role
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Knight closed with 17 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and three assists in 16 minutes during Sunday's 124-120 loss to the Bulls.
Knight hadn't appeared in any of the last five games, but he saw increased work in the regular-season finale since the Timberwolves leaned on their bench players ahead of the play-in tournament. The 24-year-old is unlikely to be part of the team's rotation during the play-in tournament.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Transferred to NBA club
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Knight was transferred to the Timberwolves on Friday.
Knight finished Iowa's 107-103 win over the Oklahoma City Blue with a game-high 33 points and 12 rebounds. He hasn't played double-digit minutes at the NBA level since Jan. 3, so it's unlikely he garners a big enough role to be fantasy relevant during his stint with Minnesota.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Transferred to G League
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Knight was transferred to the G League's Iowa Wolves on Thursday.
Knight had been with the parent club since late December, but he didn't see the floor in any of the last eight games. He should see more run in the G League after he averaged 3.1 points and 2.1 rebounds in 6.9 minutes per game across 28 appearances with Minnesota to begin the year.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Excels in first career start
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Knight contributed 20 points (8-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Monday's 108-103 win over the Celtics.
Knight was recalled from the G League last week and his first start couldn't have gone any better, as he missed just three shots en route to posting a career-high scoring figure while also ending with a double-double. Minnesota is missing its top three centers due to the health and safety protocols, so Knight should remain in the starting five for at least a few more games.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Transferred to parent club
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Knight was transferred to the Timberwolves on Monday.
Knight was recalled by Minnesota in mid-November and averaged 2.4 points in 4.6 minutes per game. The 6-foot-10 big man will likely provide depth to the Timberwolves' frontcourt while Jarred Vanderbilt and Taurean Prince are both sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Transferred to G League
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Knight was transferred to the Iowa Wolves on Saturday.
Knight was recalled by Minnesota in mid-November and averaged 2.4 points in 4.6 minutes per game during his time with the parent club. He'll likely see additional run in the G League.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Available Monday
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Knight was recalled from the Iowa Wolves of the G League and is available for Monday's game against the Suns.
The 24-year-old was sent back to the G League earlier Monday, but he'll end up sticking with the NBA club with Naz Reid (foot) unavailable. Knight could see some playing time as a reserve option at center.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Back in G League
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The Timberwolves returned Knight to the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.
Knight made a two-minute cameo off the bench for Minnesota in the front end of a back-to-back set Friday against the Lakers, but he'll head back to the G League in search of more regular playing time. As a two-way player, Knight will most likely spend the majority of the campaign in Iowa.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Stars in first game with Iowa
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Knight produced 31 points (13-25 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 115-100 win over Sioux Falls Skyforce.
Knight dominated in his debut for Iowa, notching game-highs in points and rebounds. The 24-year-old spent last season with the Hawks on a two-way contract, appearing in 33 contests and averaging 9.5 minutes per game. Now in the Timberwolves organization, the 6-foot-10 center has an uphill battle to make the NBA roster, as Karl-Anthony Town, Naz Reid and Jarred Vanderbilt have solidified themselves as the top-three big men for Minnesota. However, if he continues to produce like he did Saturday, it may be difficult to keep him at the G League level.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Heads to G League
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The Timberwolves transferred Knight to the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.
The two-way big man has made just two appearances at the NBA level this season, logging four minutes in total.
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Timberwolves' Nathan Knight: Going to G League
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Knight was assigned to the G League on Saturday, freelance NBA reporter Dane Moore reports.
The Timberwolves do not need a fourth big man to back up Karl-Anthony Towns, Naz Reid and Jarred Vanderbilt. Knight played four minutes across their three NBA games this month. He will play alongside the G League's Iowa Wolves against a Sioux Falls Skyforce team Saturday.
