Rivers has received a three-game suspension for his actions in a scuffle during Friday's game against the Magic, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rivers engaged in an altercation with Mo Bamba during the third quarter of Friday's game, and he was ejected from the game as a result. His suspension is not the biggest one of the scuffle, however, as Bamba was handed a four-game suspension. Rivers will begin his suspension against the Nuggets on Sunday, and his next chance to play will come Feb. 10 on the road against the Grizzlies.

Rivers was ejected from Friday's game against Orlando after an altercation with Mo Bamba.

EDGE Analysis

Things escalated quickly as Rivers approached Bamba on Orlando's bench, which resulted in five players getting ejected. Both Rivers and Bamba could be looking at suspensions. Rivers missing time could open things up a bit more for Jaylen Nowell.

Rivers amassed 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, four rebounds, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 119-114 overtime victory over Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

The five assists tied a season-high total for Rivers, who has settled into a key role on the second unit. He's played at least 20 minutes in each of his last 11 appearances and should continue to be a mainstay in the Minnesota rotation until the team gets one or both of Jordan McLaughlin and Karl-Anthony Towns back from long-term absences due to calf strains.

Rivers closed Friday's 111-100 win over Memphis with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and two steals in 21 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Rivers saw at least 20 minutes for the eighth straight game, and yet his fantasy rank would say otherwise. Despite having carved out a consistent role for himself, Rivers is well outside the top 250 over the past two weeks, averaging 5.8 points to go with a huge bunch of nothing. Given what we know about Rivers, he would need upwards of 32 minutes to be considered in 12-team leagues, something that seems very unlikely at this point.

Rivers (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing two games with a bruised left knee, the veteran guard will be back in the rotation. This month, he's averaging 6.9 points, 2.5 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 25.1 minutes.

Rivers (knee) went through shootaround Saturday but will remain a game-time call against Houston, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rivers has missed two games with a left knee contusion but looks to be working his way back to the court. While it's certainly positive that he was able to take part in shootaround, Rivers' availability will come down to how he feels going through warmups.

Rivers (knee) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Rivers has missed back-to-back games due to a bruised left knee and could miss a third straight Saturday, depending on how things go over the next 24 hours. If the veteran guard remains out, expect Jaylen Nowell to continue handling the top backup guard stop behind D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards (hip).

Rivers (knee) is out for Thursday's contest against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rivers will miss his second consecutive contest with a bruised left knee. Jaylen Nowell could see an increased role for Minnesota while Rivers is out.

Rivers (knee) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Rivers sat out Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets with a bruised left knee, which may cause him to remain out Thursday. Rudy Gobert (groin), Anthony Edwards (hip) and Taurean Prince (ankle) are also questionable.

Rivers (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rivers has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to a left knee contusion. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's game versus the Raptors.