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Joan Beringer Upgraded to Available Sunday
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Joan Beringer (nose) is available for Sunday's matchup with the Utah Jazz and will wear a protective mask after fracturing his nose Friday against New Orleans. The 19-year-old is averaging 5.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks in 16.5 minutes as Rudy Gobert's primary backup. Beringer showed what he can do with a larger role Oct. 31, posting 12 points and six rebounds in 34 minutes while Gobert (back) was sidelined. His role has been much smaller lately, with just 11.3 minutes per game over his last three, so most of his fantasy upside still comes when Gobert is unavailable.
Source: Timberwolves PR
Source: Timberwolves PR
Joan Beringer Exits Friday's Game with Nasal Fracture
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Joan Beringer (nose) was ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans after suffering a nasal fracture, the team announced. Beringer was elbowed in the face during the second quarter and finished with two points, three rebounds, and one block in seven minutes. The 19-year-old has served as Rudy Gobert's primary backup this season, while Trey Lyles offers another small-ball option. If Beringer is unavailable for Sunday's home matchup with Utah, Lyles could pick up extra minutes while Gobert handles a larger share of the center workload.
Source: Timberwolves PR
Source: Timberwolves PR
Jaden McDaniels Agrees to One-Year $40 Million Extension With Minnesota
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels agreed to a one-year, $40 million contract extension on Monday. The 26-year-old is now under contract with Minnesota through the 2029-30 season and is set to earn $124 million over the remaining four years of his deal. With Julius Randle no longer in the picture, McDaniels could see an increased offensive role in 2026-27, potentially boosting his fantasy value. He averaged a career-high 14.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per game across 73 outings last season.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Drew Timme Lands Training Camp Deal with Minnesota
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a deal with forward/center Drew Timme, who will compete for a roster spot in training camp, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. The 26-year-old became an unrestricted free agent after the Lakers declined to tender him a qualifying offer. Timme has averaged 5.6 points and 2.7 rebounds across two NBA seasons with Brooklyn and Los Angeles, but he was far more productive in the G-League last season, posting 23.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists on 56.3 percent shooting. With Naz Reid gone, Timme will compete with Joan Beringer, Rocco Zikarsky, and others for frontcourt minutes. He remains a long shot for meaningful fantasy value.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Joan Beringer Steps Into Bigger Backup Role
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Joan Beringer is positioned for a larger role behind Rudy Gobert after Naz Reid was traded to Charlotte. Head coach Chris Finch told Britt Robson of MinnPost that the 19-year-old still needs to control his aggressiveness and avoid taking himself out of plays. Beringer averaged 3.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 7.9 minutes as a rookie but flashed more upside in the G-League, posting 15.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. The opportunity is there for more minutes, though Finch's comments suggest his workload could fluctuate while he adjusts to a bigger role.
Source: Britt Robson
Source: Britt Robson
Kevin Love Could Return to Minnesota as Veteran Depth
Free-agent forward/center Kevin Love is open to returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the interest is mutual, according to The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski. Love spent his first six NBA seasons in Minnesota before being traded to Cleveland in 2014, so this would be more of a full-circle depth move than a fantasy-relevant signing. The veteran turns 38 this month and averaged 6.7 points and 5.8 rebounds in 37 games with Utah last season. Minnesota has room for another veteran voice after signing Jonathan Kuminga, but Rudy Gobert, Joan Beringer, and Trey Lyles already cover the frontcourt depth chart. Love would bring shooting, rebounding, and locker-room value, not a role worth chasing in fantasy.
Source: Jon Krawczynski
Source: Jon Krawczynski
Jonathan Kuminga Joins Timberwolves
Forward Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves that includes a player option, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 23-year-old is expected to start at power forward next to Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert after choosing Minnesota over offers from the Lakers, Bulls, and Trail Blazers. Kuminga struggled to find a rhythm last season, averaging 12.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists across 36 games between Golden State and Atlanta. With Julius Randle in Brooklyn and Naz Reid in Charlotte, the frontcourt minutes are there. Playing off Edwards and Ball should give Kuminga cleaner looks, but his fantasy ceiling still hinges on shooting growth and defensive stats.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Trey Lyles Lands One-Year Deal With Timberwolves
Veteran forward Trey Lyles is returning to the NBA on a one-year, minimum deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports, after a season overseas with Real Madrid. The 30-year-old stretch big spent his year in Spain productively, averaging 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds while helping Real Madrid reach the EuroLeague final, though his 7.6-point career NBA average is the more realistic scoring baseline for a bench role. Minnesota brought him in for a specific reason: the Wolves are moving Julius Randle and Naz Reid this offseason, leaving a real void at power forward. That vacancy is what makes Lyles worth a glance, but keep it in perspective. He's a minimum-salary depth piece who will compete with second-year big Joan Beringer for those minutes, and Minnesota is also pursuing Rui Hachimura for the same spot. If the Wolves land a bigger name, Lyles slides down the chart. Until the frontcourt shakes out, treat him as a name to watch, not one to roster.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Timberwolves Bring Back Enrique Freeman on a Two-Way Deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing back forward Enrique Freeman on a two-way contract for a second season, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports. The 25-year-old Akron product is a defense-first, rebounding big, but his usage tells the story: he appeared in just four games for Minnesota last season while spending the bulk of the year in the G League, where he averaged 16.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 39 games with the Iowa Wolves. That gap is the whole picture for fantasy. Freeman sits behind an established frontcourt anchored by Rudy Gobert on a roster built to contend, so there's no rotation runway waiting for him. The only path to relevance is an injury-driven opening up front. Short of that, he's a development piece, not a fantasy consideration.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Naz Reid Traded to the Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets acquired big man Naz Reid as part of the blockbuster trade sending LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 26-year-old averaged 13.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting 45.6 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from deep for Minnesota last season. Reid's fantasy outlook gets more interesting with the Hornets, especially if Charlotte gives him a bigger frontcourt role after years of sharing touches in Minnesota. Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel should see more creation chances with Ball gone, but Reid gives the roster a proven floor-spacing big who can score without needing plays called for him.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Timberwolves Select Trey Kaufman-Renn With No. 59 Pick
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn with the No. 59 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. NBA.com lists the 23-year-old at 6-foot-9 and 240 pounds, and he closed his Purdue career by averaging 14.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists while shooting 57.8 percent from the field as a senior. His fantasy appeal is built around field-goal percentage, rebounding, and low-post efficiency, but the second-round landing spot gives him a narrow early path. Kaufman-Renn will likely need to prove he can defend faster frontcourt players and add functional range before earning steady NBA minutes.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Julius Randle Heads to Brooklyn in Three-Team Trade
Center/power forward Julius Randle is headed to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team trade, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Minnesota is sending Randle and the No. 28 pick to Brooklyn while moving down for the Nets' No. 33 selection, a cost-cutting move that could open more frontcourt usage for Naz Reid. The three-time All-Star averaged 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists last season, though his playoff production reportedly dipped during a rough second-round series against San Antonio. On a rebuilding Nets team short on established scorers, Randle would step in as a clear focal point, the kind of high-usage role that should keep his counting stats strong. He profiles as a steady fantasy contributor across points, rebounds, and assists, with Brooklyn's volume potentially giving his numbers a higher floor than he had in Minnesota.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jaden McDaniels Notches 17 Points in Game 5 Loss
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels finished Tuesday's 126-97 Game 5 loss to the San Antonio Spurs with 17 points, six rebounds, two assists, and one steal. After finishing three of the first four games in the series without a made three-pointer, McDaniels had a 3-for-7 record from deep and went 6-for-13 overall from the field. McDaniels has been an effective player for the Timberwolves throughout the playoffs, but he's struggled to avoid fouls. On Tuesday, he picked up five fouls for the third time against San Antonio. Speaking to reporters after the game, Timberwolves leader Anthony Edwards noted the team's success hinges on keeping McDaniels out of foul trouble.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Julius Randle Posts a Double-Double in Losing Effort
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle recorded a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double in Tuesday's 126-97 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, adding one assist in 36 minutes of play. This was only Randle's second double-double of the postseason, as he has failed to match his regular-season form. Randle's efficiency from the field has been especially woeful. In Tuesday's game, he finished 6-for-17 from the floor, missing all four three-point attempts. Overall, Randle has gone just 36.6% from the field and 21.1% from downtown against the Spurs, recording 14.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. If Randle can't boost his productivity, the Timberwolves are unlikely to survive Friday's Game 6.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
