Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Spot start yields little
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Alexander-Walker amassed eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes during Friday's 120-111 loss to the Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Alexander-Walker moved into the starting lineup Friday, replacing Taurean Prince, who shifted back the bench. Despite the promotion, Alexander-Walker could not put up meaningful production, which has plagued him throughout his career. The Timberwolves will look to salvage some pride in Game 4, although it appears highly unlikely the series will extend beyond five games.
Alexander-Walker is in the starting five for Game 3 versus the Nuggets on Friday.
Alexander-Walker will replace Taurean Prince in the starting lineup Friday. Alexander-Walker recorded seven points, one rebound and one block in 23 minutes when he started in Game 1.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Returns to bench
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Alexander-Walker isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Alexander-Walker will be replaced by Taurean Prince in the starting five Wednesday. Alexander-Walker tallied seven points, one rebound and one block in 23 minutes during Game 1 and will likely be one of Minnesota's first options off the bench.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Moves into starting lineup
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Alexander-Walker will move into the starting lineup for Friday's Play-In Game against the Thunder.
Taurean Prince and Kyle Anderson are moving to the bench Friday, while Rudy Gobert will jump back into the lineup after his one-game suspension. Alexander-Walker was a bright spot for Minnesota against the Lakers on Tuesday, scoring 11 points with four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 23 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Scoreless in 10 minutes
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Alexander-Walker closed with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and one rebound in 10 minutes during Monday's 119-115 victory over the Kings.
Alexander-Walker played his fewest minutes since Feb. 16 and was held scoreless for the third time this season when he's played at least 10 minutes. Across 12 March appearances, he's averaged 6.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 18.8 minutes per game, but barring numerous injuries, he can safely be left on the waiver wire in standard leagues.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Modest production in loss
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Alexander-Walker registered four points (2-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 19 minutes during Saturday's 122-107 loss to the Raptors.
Since the All-Star break (11 games), Alexander-Walker has averaged 8.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals-plus-blocks in 20.5 minutes. As long as Jaylen Nowell (knee) and Anthony Edwards (ankle) remain out, Alexander-Walker is a candidate for a solid reserve role, but his production has been too sporadic to trust on a nightly basis.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Available Friday
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Alexander-Walker (recently traded) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Alexander-Walker passed his physical ahead of Friday's matchup and has been cleared to make his team debut. He wasn't part of Utah's rotation shortly before being traded, and it's not yet clear how much playing time he'll be able to carve out in Minnesota.
Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Questionable against Grizzlies
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Alexander-Walker (recently traded) is questionable for Friday's game against Memphis.
Alexander-Walker was traded from the Jazz to the Timberwolves on Wednesday, but he still needs to pass his physical before he's cleared to make his team debut. Once he's available, Alexander-Walker will provide backcourt depth behind Mike Conley, who was also recently acquired by Minnesota via trade from the Jazz.
Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Dealt to Minnesota
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The Timberwolves acquired Alexander-Walker from the Jazz on Wednesday in a three-team trade that also involves the Lakers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Along with Alexander-Walker, the Timberwolves received Mike Conley and second-round picks in 2024, 2025 and 2026, while Utah takes back Russell Westbrook, Damian Jones, Juan Toscano-Anderson and a 2027 first-round draft pick. The Lakers, meanwhile, will add D'Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley. Alexander-Walker will provide some depth in the backcourt in Minnesota, but he may have a tough time earning reserve minutes behind Conley -- who replaces Russell as the Wolves' starting point guard -- and Anthony Edwards. The 24-year-old will primarily be competing with Jaylen Nowell, Austin Rivers and Jordan McLaughlin for playing time with the second unit.
Jazz's Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Back on bench Saturday
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Alexander-Walker is not starting Saturday against the 76ers, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
As expected, Alexander-Walker heads back to the bench with Mike Conley back in the starting unit following a game off due to rest. Alexander-Walker provided two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals over 15 minutes during Friday's 112-108 victory over the Magic. His return to the bench shouldn't affect many fantasy rosters.
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Jazz's Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Flops in spot start Friday
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Alexander-Walker provided two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals over 15 minutes during Friday's 112-108 victory over the Magic.
Alexander-Walker replaced Mike Conley (rest) in the starting lineup Friday but was unable to produce anything close to a fantasy-relevant line. Outside of a few brief flashes, Alexander-Walker has been an afterthought when it comes to fantasy, sitting well outside the top 250 in standard leagues. There is really no reason to consider him a viable asset unless the Jazz hand him a larger role, which currently seems unlikely.
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Jazz's Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Set to start against Orlando
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Alexander-Walker is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Jazz, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Alexander-Walker will replace Mike Conley (rest) in the starting five Friday. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 19.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 32.5 minutes across his previous two starts.
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Jazz's Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Second straight in double figures
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Alexander-Walker supplied 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 116-114 victory over the Cavaliers.
Alexander-Walker finished in double digits for his second straight game by shooting 50.0 percent from the field and knocking down free throws. He was noticeably more aggressive on the offensive end, as he hoisted up 10 attempts from the field for the first time since Dec. 13. The Virginia Tech product is averaging 7.1 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists through 29 appearances this season.
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Jazz's Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Solid night off bench
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Alexander-Walker provided 19 points (7-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two blocks over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 121-100 victory over the Pelicans.
Mike Conley and Jordan Clarkson were both back in the starting five for Utah, so Alexander-Walker shifted to the bench following a two-game cameo in the starting lineup. The 2019 first-rounder has quietly put together a solid last four games, posting 17.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.8 minutes. When Utah is at full strength, Alexander-Walker likely won't be fantasy-viable, but he'll be among the players who will continue to benefit from Collin Sexton's (hamstring) absence. Alexander-Walker is also a name to watch if the Jazz opt to trade away some key pieces -- such as Clarkson, Conley or Malik Beasley -- ahead of the trade deadline.
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Jazz's Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Moves back to bench
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Alexander-Walker isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Alexander-Walker will move back to the bench Tuesday, with Mike Conley (lower body) and Jordan Clarkson (hip) returning to the lineup. He averaged 19.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 32.5 minutes during his only two starts of the season.
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Jazz's Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Explodes for season-high 27 points
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Alexander-Walker closed Saturday's 115-110 loss to the Nuggets with 27 points (9-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 40 minutes.
Alexander-Walker put down easily his best game of the season, dropping a team-high 27 points. Before managers go running to the waiver wire, keep in mind that the Jazz were without three primary guards due to injury (Jordan Clarkson, Mike Conley and Collin Sexton). Alexander-Walker can be considered a very short-term pickup, although his role could disappear as soon as Tuesday against the Pelicans.
