Kyle Anderson F MIA Sat 4/27/24 7:44 PM
Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Anderson is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the Suns due to a right hip injury, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson was questionable before Game 3 on Friday, and even though he played, he logged only eight minutes off the bench. A similar workload can be expected for Sunday's contest, meaning his fantasy upside will be minimal.
Kyle Anderson F MIA Fri 4/26/24 9:06 PM
Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Anderson (hip) is available for Friday's Game 3 versus the Suns, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fantasy managers should exercise caution before plugging Anderson into lineups, as the forward didn't touch the floor despite being cleared to play in Game 2. It remains to be seen if he'll rejoin the rotation for Game 3.
Kyle Anderson F MIA Thu 4/25/24 7:59 PM
Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Anderson (hip) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 versus the Suns, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson was cleared to play in Game 2 with this same right hip issue, but he never saw the floor. Instead, Nickeil Alexander-Walker played 31 minutes off the bench as Minnesota tightened up its rotation.
Kyle Anderson F MIA Wed 4/24/24 11:03 AM
Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Anderson did not see the floor during Tuesday's 105-93 Game 2 win over the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson carried a questionable tag into Game 2 after picking up a hip injury in Game 1, but despite being cleared to play, Anderson never left the bench. Instead, Minnesota rolled with an eight-man rotation with Nickeil Alexander-Walker playing 31 minutes off the bench, while Anthony Edwards (38) and Jaden McDaniels (41) also played heavy minutes on the wing.
Kyle Anderson F MIA Tue 4/23/24 7:11 PM
Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Anderson (hip) is available for Game 2 against the Suns on Tuesday, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson was able to practice Monday and will shake off his questionable tag ahead of Game 2 after his hip issue forced him to leave early in Game 1. There's no word of any restrictions heading into tipoff.
Kyle Anderson F MIA Mon 4/22/24 6:08 PM
Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Anderson (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson left Saturday's Game 1 win over Phoenix in the second quarter after suffering a hip injury and never returned, finishing the contest with just two points (1-2 FG) in five minutes off the bench. If Anderson is sidelined, Nickeil Alexander-Walker could see more minutes off the bench again.
Kyle Anderson F MIA Mon 4/22/24 1:43 PM
Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Anderson (hip) was able to practice Monday, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear if Anderson had any limitations Monday, but Moore noted that he appeared to be doing better. Anderson left Saturday's Game 1 against the Suns early due to a hip pointer and was unable to return. More clarity is expected on his status for Tuesday's Game 2 when Minnesota releases their official injury report Monday evening.
Kyle Anderson F MIA Sat 4/20/24 5:25 PM
Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Anderson (hip) won't return to Saturday's game against the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson departed the contest in the second quarter, and while he initially returned to the bench, in the end, he won't be able to return to the hardwood. It remains to be seen if he'll be available to play in Game 2 on Tuesday, but in the meantime, Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will continue to see extra minutes off the bench. Anderson finished the game with two points (1-2 FG) across five minutes off the bench.
Kyle Anderson F MIA Sat 4/20/24 4:37 PM
Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Anderson (hip) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson returned to the bench but headed back to the locker room as he was still in pain, and it remains to be seen if he'll make it back to the court. If he's not able to return, then Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could be in line for more minutes off the bench.
Kyle Anderson F MIA Sat 4/20/24 4:25 PM
Kyle Anderson
F MIA
Anderson headed to the locker room during the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Suns due to an apparent hip injury, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson looked in pain after a foul and was seen grabbing his right hip before heading to the locker room to be checked by a trainer. The Timberwolves would lose one of their best on-ball defenders if he's unable to return to the contest.