Austin Rivers
G FA
Sat 4/15/23 9:18 AM

Rivers played the final three minutes of Friday's 120-95 win over the Thunder in a Play-In Game, recording two points (1-1 FG) and turning the ball over once.
EDGE Analysis
After missing three straight games earlier in April, Rivers was cleared in advance of the regular-season finale April 9 versus the Pelicans but didn't play in that contest. He remained on the bench Tuesday for Minnesota's loss to the Lakers in the first game of the Play-In Tournament, but Rivers got the chance to see some garbage-time run Friday. Even with two key rotation pieces in Jaden McDaniels (hand) and Naz Reid (wrist) out indefinitely, Rivers doesn't look like he'll be a regular fixture on the second unit during Minnesota's upcoming first-round playoff series with the top-seeded Nuggets.

Austin Rivers
G FA
Sun 4/9/23 2:44 PM

Rivers (illness) is available for Sunday's matchup against the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers has been upgraded from questionable to available and will return to action following a five-game absence due to an illness. His return should mean fewer minutes for Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

Austin Rivers
G FA
Sun 4/9/23 10:09 AM

Rivers (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers is in danger of missing a sixth straight game due to an illness. Jaylen Nowell (ankle) is also questionable, so if both backup guards are ruled out, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jordan McLaughlin would continue to see increased run behind Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards.

Austin Rivers
G FA
Sat 4/8/23 2:43 PM

Rivers (illness) will not play in Saturday's game against the Spurs, Tom Osborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers' absence will mark his fifth straight due to an illness. His only chance to return prior to the playoffs will come in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Pelicans.

Austin Rivers
G FA
Fri 4/7/23 5:47 PM

Rivers (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers has missed the last four games due to a non-COVID illness, and it's unclear whether he'll be available Saturday. However, his status shouldn't significantly impact the Timberwolves' rotation.

Austin Rivers
G FA
Tue 4/4/23 7:08 PM

Rivers (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers will join Jaylen Nowell (knee) on the sidelines. Jordan McLaughlin and Nickeil Alexander-Walker have been getting a small handful of minutes as the backup guards in Minnesota lately.

Austin Rivers
G FA
Mon 4/3/23 4:53 PM

Rivers (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers has missed the last three games with a non-COVID illness, and it's unclear whether he'll be available Tuesday. If he sits once again, Jordan McLaughlin could see increased run.

Austin Rivers
G FA
Sun 4/2/23 3:09 PM

Rivers (illness) will not play in Sunday's game against Portland.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers will sit out a third consecutive game with a non-COVID illness. Jordan McLaughlin and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could see a few extra minutes in his absence. Rivers' next chance to play will come Tuesday in Brooklyn.

Austin Rivers
G FA
Sat 4/1/23 6:22 PM

Rivers (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
Rivers is in danger of missing his third straight game Sunday due to illness. Jordan McLaughlin and Nickeil Alexander-Walker should continue to see extended minutes if Rivers doesn't suit up.

Austin Rivers
G FA
Fri 3/31/23 7:42 PM

Rivers (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.