Anderson (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's tilt versus the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson popped up on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Pistons and was ultimately ruled out because of the bug. It doesn't appear he's quite over the issue yet, so it will be worth monitoring how his status progresses over the day Friday. Austin Rivers could line up for another start if Anderson can't go.

Anderson (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was a late addition to the injury report Wednesday and will ultimately be sidelined due to an illness. Austin Rivers has been inserted into the starting lineup in Anderson's place, but Taurean Prince and Naz Reid also figure to see increased roles off the bench.

Anderson has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game at Detroit due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

With Anthony Edwards (hip) also questionable, the Timberwolves may be shorthanded on the wing. Absences to one or both players could mean more minutes for Jaylen Nowell, Austin Rivers, Taurean Prince and Jaden McDaniels.

Anderson finished with 19 points (6-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight assists, four rebounds and three steals across 31 minutes in Monday's 124-111 win over the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

While D'Angelo Russell (illness) and Naz Reid (back) joined Karl-Anthony Towns (calf), Taurean Prince (shoulder) and Jordan McLaughlin (calf) among Minnesota players who weren't available Monday, Anderson stepped into a heightened role on the offensive end. He took on a usage rate greater than 20 percent for just the fourth time all season and came through with strong returns in the points and assists categories, doing so while shooting efficiently from all three areas and committing just one turnover. If Russell is back in action Wednesday against the Trail Blazers, Anderson will lose out on some playmaking opportunities, but he should continue to handle around a 30-minute-per-game role while Minnesota is still without some key contributors in the frontcourt.

Anderson (back) will play and start in Saturday's matchup with the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson returned from a five-game absence Friday as he continues to deal with back spasms. He managed to start in his return and log seven points and four assists across 23 minutes and should be in line for a similar workload Saturday.

Anderson (back) is questionable Saturday against the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson returned from a five-game absence Friday against the Bucks and logged seven points, a rebound and four assists in 23 minutes. However, he's still dealing with back spasms ahead of the second half of the back-to-back set, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up against Detroit.

Anderson had seven points (3-5 FG, 1-3 FT), one rebound and four assists in 23 minutes during Friday's 123-114 loss to Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson returned after missing five straight games with a back injury, sliding straight into the starting lineup. While he was able to play for 23 minutes, it did not translate into tangible production. Until Karl-Anthony Towns returns from his calf injury, Anderson is likely to remain a key piece for the Timberwolves. He is worth considering if you need a player who can chip in across multiple categories, albeit on low volume.

Anderson will start Friday's game against the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson will join the starting five after missing five games with a back injury, replacing Austin Rivers. In 25 appearances, he has averaged 7.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 24.3 minutes per game.

Anderson (back) will play in Friday's game against the Bucks, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has sat out each of the last five contests while carrying a questionable tag but will finally be upgraded to available Friday. He will certainly be needed in the frontcourt with Rudy Gobert (illness) and Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) sidelined.

Anderson (back) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has been labeled questionable for the last five tilts before being ruled out, so the status may suggest he's trending in that direction again. The Timberwolves should provide a more official word on his status come game day.