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Terrence Shannon Jr.

MIN Shooting Guard #00

Terrence Shannon Jr. shot 5-of-11 from the field and 4-of-6 from the foul line in Friday’s win over the Lakers, finishing with 14 points, four rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 26 minutes.

Shannon was one of the Timberwolves who benefitted from Chris Finch’s decision to shut down the starters after the first quarter. Also, Anthony Edwards was not active for the team’s preseason opener. Shannon had a solid night attacking the basket and was also impactful as a playmaker for others. Getting the minutes needed to be an impactful fantasy option once the games count will be difficult, but Shannon is undoubtedly a worthwhile target in dynasty leagues.
Rob Dillingham

MIN Point Guard #4

Rob Dillingham played 25 minutes in Friday’s win over the Lakers, accounting for 21 points (9-of-20 FGs), one rebound, four assists, and three 3-pointers.

With Anthony Edwards inactive and Mike Conley only playing eight minutes (all in the first quarter), Dillingham had ample opportunity to show what he could do for his new team. The lottery pick out of Kentucky wasn’t bashful as a shooter on Friday, but he made sound decisions with the basketball overall. Dillingham’s four assists were countered by just one turnover, and 45% from the field isn’t an alarming percentage to put up in your unofficial NBA debut. The availability of Edwards and Conley will heavily impact his fantasy value during the season.
Josh Minott

MIN Power Forward #8

Josh Minott shot 9-of-11 from the field and 0-of-2 from the foul line in Friday’s 124-107 win over the Lakers, accumulating 22 points, eight rebounds, one assist, three steals, two blocks, and four 3-pointers.

With no Timberwolves starters playing after the first quarter, there was ample opportunity for players further down the pecking order to show what they can do. Minott was excellent on Friday, racking up five “stocks” while shooting 4-of-6 from three. He played limited minutes in his first two seasons, and the 3-point shot was not part of Minott’s repertoire when he did see action (6-of-16). With Julius Randle (shoulder) sidelined, Minott is a player who could find himself on the back end of the rotation if the newest Timberwolf is not healthy when the regular season begins. That doesn’t make Minott a player in standard league drafts, but he’s worth tracking for deeper leagues.
Naz Reid

MIN Center #11

Naz Reid played 10 minutes in Friday’s game against the Lakers, amassing five points (2-of-4 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one 3-pointer.

With Julius Randle (shoulder) inactive, Reid started Minnesota’s preseason opener alongside Rudy Gobert. There wasn’t much time to establish a rhythm, as no Timberwolves starter played after the first quarter. But that isn’t a big deal, as fantasy managers know what they will get from Reid. However, if Randle is not ready for the start of the regular season, that would boost Naz’s draft value, as he would likely be the choice to fill the void in the starting lineup.
Donte DiVincenzo

MIN Shooting Guard #0

Donte DiVincenzo shot 4-of-4 from the field in Friday’s exhibition game against the Lakers, accumulating 11 points, two rebounds, one assist, and three 3-pointers in 10 minutes.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch did not play his starters past the first quarter, and two of the expected “first five” (Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle) were inactive. However, fans and fantasy managers alike had to be pleased with what they saw from DiVincenzo, who was perfect from the field in his unofficial Timberwolves debut. Coming off of the best season of his NBA career, the “Big Ragu” can provide value, even as a reserve. At a minimum, he’ll be worth selecting in the later rounds of standard-league drafts.
Julius Randle

MIN Power Forward #30

On Wednesday, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said that he views Julius Randle as part of the team’s starting lineup.

Acquired from the Knicks as part of the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, Randle is a ball-dominant scorer whose fit alongside Anthony Edwards has been questioned by some. However, there’s no question in Finch’s view regarding Randle’s place within the rotation. He sees Randle as a starter, sliding into the void left by Towns. If Randle can increase his 3-point production and limit the turnovers, there’s a chance he will provide reliable mid-round fantasy value. This also leaves Naz Reid in his usual sixth-man role, capping his fantasy potential in 2024-25.
James Nnaji

NYK Center #46

The Knicks are sending Charlie Brown Jr., DaQuan Jeffries and Duane Washington Jr. to the Hornets in exchange for James Nnaji to complete the deal centered around Karl-Anthony Towns, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

The Knicks and Hornets swapped some reserves in order to complete the deal that sent KAT to New York and Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo back to Minnesota. These guys help complete the deal, but there is no fantasy impact whatsoever here.
Keita Bates-Diop

CHA Power Forward #13

According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Knicks have included Keita Bates-Diop in its three-team trade with Charlotte and Minnesota.

Due to Karl-Anthony Towns’s contract size, New York has some shuffling to make the acquisition official. As a result, the Hornets entered the deal as the third team and will acquire DaQuan Jeffries. According to SNY, the Knicks may also have to include Duane Washington Jr. and Charlie Brown via sign-and-trade deals to get the Towns trade over the finish line. Bates-Diop wouldn’t impact fantasy basketball in New York, which will likely remain true in Minnesota.
Donte DiVincenzo

MIN Shooting Guard #0

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Timberwolves have acquired Donte DiVincenzo, Julius Randle, and a future first-round pick (via Detroit) for the Knicks in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns.

DiVincenzo is headed to Minnesota as part of the Towns trade after a stellar postseason performance for the shorthanded Knicks. With the addition of Mikal Bridges, he was likely headed to the bench in New York. While DiVincenzo stands to be a reserve in Minnesota, there may be more room for him to operate as a critical scoring option for the second unit. His fantasy status doesn’t change much regarding where the “Big Ragu” should be drafted, but his ceiling has been raised despite being ticketed for a bench role.
Julius Randle

MIN Power Forward #30

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Julius Randle will be included in a trade with the Timberwolves that sends Karl-Anthony Towns to New York.

After five seasons in the Big Apple, Randle is reportedly headed back to the Western Conference. According to Charania, the package headed to Minnesota includes Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, and the deal has not been officially finalized just yet. Before a season-ending shoulder injury in late January, Randle averaged 24.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists. There are questions regarding offensive spacing in Minnesota, but Randle may be a better positional fit at power forward. How good of a fantasy asset he is with the Timberwolves will depend on Randle’s 3-point shooting ability, especially playing off of Anthony Edwards.

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