Anderson will return to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was an expected move with Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) back in the lineup after a one-game absence. Anderson fared well in a spot start Saturday against the Kings, scoring 10 points with five rebounds, five assists and one block in 29 minutes.

Anderson will move into the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Karl-Anthony Towns is sitting out Saturday with knee soreness, but he's reportedly day-to-day. Anderson has yet to start a game this season, and through nine December games, he's posting averages of 6.3 points, 4.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 0.9 steals.

Anderson had 11 points (2-6 FG, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Saturday's 123-117 victory over the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

This was the first time that Anderson scored in double figures since Nov. 4, and he did most of his damage from the free throw line Saturday. It's no secret that Anderson has been in a slump for several weeks, but Saturday's performance was definitely a step in the right direction. Minnesota will continue to need more from Anderson if Anthony Edwards (hip) misses additional time.

Anderson totaled nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 121-120 victory over New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson played a pivotal role for the Timberwolves once again Saturday, turning in another serviceable performance. Despite his role being scaled back compared to last season, Anderson remains a key piece off the bench. He typically contributes across multiple categories on most nights, albeit on low volume. His overall upside remains limited, but even managers in standard leagues could consider him, especially if points are not high on the list of priorities.

Anderson ended with three points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block in 25 minutes during Monday's 114-109 overtime victory over Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Scoring will never be Anderson's best attribute in fantasy basketball, but he's generally pretty productive elsewhere. Through six games this season, Anderson is averaging 7.8 points, 4.7 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals.

Anderson closed with seven points (3-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 97-94 loss to the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson led all Timberwolves bench players in scoring, rebounds and assists while finishing one board shy of reaching the double-digit mark in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Raptors. Anderson, who will be a key contributor off the bench in his second season with Minnesota, is coming off a 2022-23 campaign where he averaged 9.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.1 steals over 69 appearances.

Anderson won't start Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson drew the starting nod in the Timberwolves' final preseason game with Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined. However, with Towns back in action, Anderson will slide to the bench, where he should handle a significant workload.

Anderson is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason contest against the Bulls, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson will get the nod at power forward over Karl-Anthony Towns (knee), though he should operate as a bench option once the regular season starts next week. That said, appearing in a starting role, even if it's in the preseason, is nothing new for him, as he logged 46 starts for Minnesota during the 2022-23 season, averaging 10.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.2 steals across 30.6 minutes per game.

Anderson (eye) was cleared to play for China over the summer in the FIBA World Cup, Kent Youngblood of the Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson suffered an eye injury during the first round of the playoffs a season ago after catching an inadvertent blow to the face. He was forced to miss Game 5 and ultimately required surgery, but he made a quick recovery and was given the green light to suit up for China. "I had to be strong for my family, really," said Anderson. Everyone in my family was kind of spooked and I didn't show them I was spooked. But it was definitely tough. I was hearing that I don't know if I'd ever be able to play again." Following his full recovery, Anderson will be ready to go for the start of the 2023-24 campaign.

Anderson (eye) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson exited Sunday's matchup against Denver due to a left eye/facial contusion, and the injury will force him to miss at least one additional game. Taurean Prince and Austin Rivers could see a few additional minutes Tuesday as the Timberwolves attempt to avoid elimination.