Nowell (knee) is available for Game 5 versus the Nuggets on Tuesday.
Nowell has been upgraded from questionable to available despite a nagging knee injury for the fifth straight game. While he should feature off the bench, Nowell has failed to score in the previous two contests.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Listed as questionable
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Nowell (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 in Denver.
Nowell has been listed as questionable for each game of the opening-round series so far, but he's yet to miss a contest. Over the first four matchups, he's averaged 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds in 13.5 minutes. He played just four minutes during the Game 4 win.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Available Sunday
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Nowell (knee) is available for Sunday's Game 4 against the Nuggets.
Nowell was questionable for Sunday's matchup due to left knee tendinopathy, but he'll be able to suit up. Over the first three matchups in the Western Conference First Round, he's averaged 4.7 points in 16.7 minutes per game.
Nowell is officially questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the Nuggets due to left knee tendinopathy.
Nowell has played through the injury in each of the last three games and has averaged 4.7 points and 1.0 assists during 16.7 minutes of action. Barring any setbacks, he should be expected to play through the injury once again Sunday.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Not on injury report
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Nowell (knee) is not on the final injury report for Game 3 against the Nuggets on Friday.
For the third straight game, Nowell will play through a questionable tag. If the first two games of the series are any indication, look for Nowell to see minutes in the teens.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Status in question Friday
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Nowell (knee) is questionable for Game 3 against the Nuggets on Friday.
Nowell has been hampered by a knee injury that has earned him questionable designations leading up to all three games of the series thus far. That said, he hasn't missed either of the previous two and has averaged 7.0 points and 1.0 assists in 19.0 minutes per game. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kyle Anderson will likely see increased minutes off the bench if Nowell cannot go, but it seems likely he will be in uniform again.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Suiting up for Game 2
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Nowell (knee) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.
Nowell played through a lingering knee injury in Game 1 of the series and will do so again for Game 2. He played 22 minutes off the bench in the opener -- his most since Feb. 10 -- and finished with 12 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists and one rebound.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Iffy against Denver
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Nowell is questionable for Game 2 versus the Nuggets on Wednesday due to left knee tendinopathy.
Nowell continues to deal with a nagging knee injury but was able to suit up in Game 1. He is averaging 9.8 points, 1.8 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 15.8 minutes across his last five appearances and logged 22 minutes in the playoff opener.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Available for Game 1
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Nowell (knee) is available for Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round against the Nuggets on Sunday.
Nowell was questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup due to a left knee issue, but he'll be available off the bench. He played 13 minutes during Friday's Play-In Game against the Thunder.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Questionable for Sunday
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Nowell is questionable for Game 1 against the Nuggets on Sunday due to left knee tendinopathy.
Nowell played 13 minutes and was not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Thunder, so this injury might not be overly serious. Even if he's available, Nowell will likely come off the bench. He started in just two of his 65 appearances during the regular season.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Not on injury report
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Nowell (knee) is not on the final injury report for Friday's Play-In Game against the Thunder.
Nowell played 13 minutes against the Lakers on Tuesday, but this time around, Minnesota will be getting Rudy Gobert back from his one-game suspension. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is moving into the starting lineup, so it remains to be seen what type of role Nowell will play.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Gets another questionable tag
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Nowell (knee) is questionable for Friday's Play-In Game against the Thunder.
Nowell also carried a questionable tag against the Lakers on Tuesday, but he played 13 minutes with nine points on 4-of-7 shooting from the field. If he gets the green light, it's likely that Nowell will play a similar role versus the Thunder.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Returns for Play-In Tournament
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Nowell (knee) logged 13 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 108-102 overtime loss to the Lakers in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, recording nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one assist and one rebound.
Nowell missed the Timberwolves' final six games of the regular season with a knee issue, but he captured a spot in head coach Chris Finch's rotation for the first of two Play-In Tournament games for Minnesota, which is now set to host the Thunder on Friday with a spot in the postseason on the line. He'll likely retain a spot on the second unit Friday, but Nowell's role is unlikely to grow substantially while all of Minnesota's key guards are all healthy.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Good to go Tuesday
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Nowell (knee) is available to play in Tuesday's contest against the Lakers.
Nowell missed the last six games of the regular season for Minnesota with his knee issue. The Timberwolves will be shorthanded Tuesday night, as Rudy Gobert is suspended and Jaden McDaniels is out with a hand fracture. For that reason, Nowell may find himself with some rotation minutes Tuesday evening after being used sparingly down the stretch.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Gets questionable tag
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Nowell (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Nowell missed the last six contests of the regular season while rehabbing from left knee tendinitis, but he'll have a chance to take the court Tuesday if he fares well in morning shootaround and pregame warmups. The T-Wolves should have a better idea of his availability closer to the 10 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Trending in right direction
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Nowell (knee) is trending in the right direction ahead of Tuesday's Play-In matchup against the Lakers, Minneapolis sports anchor Darren Wolfson reports.
Nowell, who's appeared in just three games since March 24, doesn't have an official designation yet, but it appears he has a good chance to suit up Tuesday. However, even if he's cleared, Nowell isn't guaranteed to see any playing time, as Minnesota's backcourt is completely healthy heading into postseason play.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Ruled out
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Nowell (knee) won't play Sunday against the Pelicans.
Nowell will miss a sixth straight game to end the regular season. His status for postseason play remains unclear, but if Minnesota has to settle for the Play-In Tournament, he'll have a short turnaround before he could suit up again.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Questionable for Sunday
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Nowell (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Nowell continues to battle left knee soreness and is in danger of missing a fifth straight game. Austin Rivers (illness) is also questionable, so if both backup guards are ruled out, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jordan McLaughlin would be candidates for increased roles behind Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Ruled out
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Nowell (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Nowell has been battling a left knee issue throughout the closing months of the season, having appeared in just three games since Feb. 24. Jordan McLaughlin and Nickeil Alexander-Walker should continue to see expanded roles. Nowell's status for Sunday's regular-season finale remains uncertain.
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Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell: Claims questionable tag
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Nowell (knee) is considered questionable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
Nowell hasn't suited up for the past four games despite a questionable tag each time, so it's best to temper any expectations regarding his status for Saturday. The coaching staff will likely aim to get him healthy in time for the Play-In Tournament or the playoffs if the Timberwolves climb out of the Play-In.
