Jaylen Nowell SG FA Thu 4/13/23 7:20 PM
Jaylen Nowell
SG FA
Nowell (knee) is questionable for Friday's Play-In Game against the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Jaylen Nowell SG FA Thu 4/13/23 3:19 PM
Jaylen Nowell
SG FA
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Jaylen Nowell SG FA Tue 4/11/23 9:38 PM
Jaylen Nowell
SG FA
Nowell (knee) is available to play in Tuesday's contest against the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Jaylen Nowell SG FA Mon 4/10/23 8:00 PM
Jaylen Nowell
SG FA
Nowell (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Jaylen Nowell SG FA Mon 4/10/23 4:15 PM
Jaylen Nowell
SG FA
Nowell (knee) is trending in the right direction ahead of Tuesday's Play-In matchup against the Lakers, Minneapolis sports anchor Darren Wolfson reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Jaylen Nowell SG FA Sun 4/9/23 3:11 PM
Jaylen Nowell
SG FA
Nowell (knee) won't play Sunday against the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
Nowell will miss a fifth 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.
Jaylen Nowell SG FA Sun 4/9/23 10:06 AM
Jaylen Nowell
SG FA
Nowell (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Jaylen Nowell SG FA Sat 4/8/23 3:34 PM
Jaylen Nowell
SG FA
Nowell (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Jaylen Nowell SG FA Fri 4/7/23 5:52 PM
Jaylen Nowell
SG FA
Nowell (knee) is considered questionable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Jaylen Nowell SG FA Tue 4/4/23 7:06 PM
Jaylen Nowell
SG FA
Nowell (knee) will not play against the Nets on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Austin Rivers (illness) is also out Tuesday. Nowell will sit out for a fourth straight game but remains day-to-day. In Nowell's absence, it's possible that Nickeil Alexander-Walker picks up a handful of minutes.