McKinley Wright PG FA Sun 1/16/22 1:57 PM
McKinley Wright
PG FA
Wright recorded 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 30 minutes during Thursday's 117-102 win over the Memphis Hustle.
EDGE Analysis
Wright went 4-for-7 from deep and is now shooting 40.0 percent from three across 12 games with Iowa. The 23-year-old is averaging 19.3 points, 6.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 34.5 minutes during his time in the G League.
McKinley Wright PG FA Sat 1/15/22 6:21 PM
McKinley Wright
PG FA
Wright was recalled from the G League on Saturday, Dane Moore of BringMeTheNews.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Jordan McLaughlin entering protocols, the Wolves will elect to recall Wright for guard depth. He's not expected to play significant minutes.
McKinley Wright PG FA Fri 1/7/22 11:54 AM
McKinley Wright
PG FA
Wright notched 21 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block in 33 minutes during Thursday's 106-94 win over the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
EDGE Analysis
Wright appears to have cleared COVID-19 protocols before returning to Iowa for the second half of the G League season. In his first game back, the 5-foot-11 point guard led Iowa in points and assists en route to a double-double. Wright averaged 19.4 points and 6.7 assists during the first half of the season and appears poised to lead the Wolves once again in the second half.
McKinley Wright PG FA Thu 1/6/22 6:28 PM
McKinley Wright
PG FA
Wright (COVID-19 protocols) is out for Friday's game against Oklahoma City.
EDGE Analysis
Wright has been in the health and safety protocols since Dec. 23 and will be unavailable once again Friday. He hasn't been part of the Timberwolves' rotation this year.
McKinley Wright PG FA Tue 1/4/22 5:32 PM
McKinley Wright
PG FA
Wright (COVID-19) remains out Wednesday against Oklahoma City.
EDGE Analysis
Wright has been in the league's health and safety protocols since Dec. 23. His next chance to return will be Friday's rematch with the Thunder, but his availability isn't expected to change much, as he's only made one appearance for the Timberwolves this season.
McKinley Wright PG FA Mon 1/3/22 3:15 PM
McKinley Wright
PG FA
Wright (COVID-19 protocols) is out for Monday's game against the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Wright has been in the league's health and safety protocols since Dec. 23. His next chance to return will be Wednesday against Oklahoma City, but he's made just one appearance for the Timberwolves this season.
McKinley Wright PG FA Sun 1/2/22 8:51 PM
McKinley Wright
PG FA
Wright (COVID-19) is out Sunday against the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie will remain sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols. However, Wright will have a good opportunity to return to action Monday against the Clippers barring any major setback.
McKinley Wright PG FA Sat 1/1/22 8:16 PM
McKinley Wright
PG FA
Wright (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers due to return to competition reconditioning.
EDGE Analysis
Wright could make his return Sunday. That said, he's appeared in just one game for Minnesota this season, and that was the opener.
McKinley Wright PG FA Thu 12/23/21 6:05 PM
McKinley Wright
PG FA
Wright was placed in the league's health and safety protocols Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Wright was transferred to the parent club Monday to provide additional depth, but he'll join a lengthy list of Timberwolves in the league's COVID-19 protocols. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.
McKinley Wright PG FA Mon 12/20/21 5:23 PM
McKinley Wright
PG FA
Wright was transferred to the Timberwolves on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Through nine games with Iowa, Wright is averaging 19.4 points and 6.7 assists across 34.5 minutes per game. Wright will likely provide depth to the Timberwolves' backcourt while Patrick Beverley and Anthony Edwards are both sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols.