Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) is back in the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The young guard sat out of their last game due to a non-COVID related illness. It appears Russell is feeling good enough to suit up for Wednesday's contest. He should resume his normal role, which means Jaylen Nowell will head to the bench. He won't have great streaming appeal off the bench, but could still be a deep league option.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The star guard is dealing with a non-COVID related illness. The team will likely wait until closer to tip-off before making a final decision on his status. His absence would open up more playing time for Austin Rivers and Jaylen Nowell. Neither of those two are worth looking at outside of deep leagues. Anthony Edwards would see an uptick in value if Russell is unable to play.

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) has been listed as probable to play in Monday's contest vs. Dallas after making his return to action Sunday following a two-game absence. Russell was clicking on all cylinders offensively in his first night back, shooting 10-for-14 overall and 7-for-10 from long range, giving fantasy managers a glimpse of his skill set when healthy. He'll face a tough matchup against the Mavs, who are yielding the third-fewest overall DFS points per outing per DraftKings' scoring this season. With Jordan McLaughlin (calf) ruled out, Austin Rivers could snag some minutes with the second unit, but Russell figures to play another sizable role barring a late setback.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) could be one of possibly three starters not playing for the team on Friday. Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) is already ruled out and Rudy Gobert (ankle) is also questionable. Russell is dealing with a knee contusion that kept him out of their last contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. In that game, Austin Rivers received the spot start while Jaylen Nowell played 25 minutes off of the bench. Fantasy managers can expect more of the same if Russell has to miss a second game.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. This is bad timing with the Wolves already without Jordan McLaughlin (calf) for this game. That means, Austin Rivers and Jaylen Nowell will be asked to step up and play significant minutes. Both could be possible streaming options with Russell on the sideline. Fantasy managers should also look for Kyle Anderson to make a bigger impact with Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out.

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Clippers. He hurt his left knee in Monday's loss to Portland and might now be forced to sit out his first game of the season. Russell has been on a nice run lately, averaging 26.4 points per game across his last five outings, and his absence would be a bitter blow for a team that is already missing Karl-Anthony Towns (calf). With Jordan McLaughlin (calf) remaining out, Jaylen Nowell could be in for a very busy night, and we should see a lot more of Austin Rivers as well if Russell isn't available.

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell had a fierce finish in Friday's 118-108 triumph over Utah, scoring 20 of his game-high 30 points in the fourth quarter. He was 6-for-9 with the three-ball and shot 12-for-16 overall in 36 minutes of action. Russell delivered two assists with three turnovers and had three rebounds and one block. With Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out of commission, Russell has taken a lot more scoring responsibility and is now averaging 28.3 points for his last three outings. Towns isn't anywhere near to returning, meaning Russell should put together his best stretch of the season in the upcoming weeks.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell posted a very good outing to help his team beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. He registered 30 points, 12 assists, two rebounds, and one steal across 35 minutes of playing time. Throughout the game, he only missed two of his 13 shot attempts and he shot 4-for-5 from beyond the arc. This was his season-high in both points and assists so far. Russell's offense has fluctuated more than usual, but he remains a must-roster in all formats.

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a sizable splash this offseason when acquiring four-time All-NBA performer Rudy Gobert in a blockbuster deal with the Jazz, giving the team a formidable frontcourt alongside Karl-Anthony Towns. Point guard D'Angelo Russell sees the duo fitting well together, citing past experiences where both acclimated their play. After winning 46 games and making the postseason last year, Minnesota is seeking to go further in 2022-23, bolstered by its revamped group of talent. "It's exciting -- it's like the first day of school," Russell said in an interview with Dane Moore, who covers T-Wolves hoops.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell mentioned that he'd love to sign an extension with the organization. The 26-year-old said that he'd like to get a deal done before the season begins. He is entering the final year of his deal, which carries a base salary of $31 million. It seems likely that Wolves would want to keep Russell considering they added superstar center Rudy Gobert already. The front office likely wants to keep all their studs on the roster, but sometimes that isn't possible. It remains to be seen if the two sides will come to terms on a deal this offseason.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell has been rumored to be on the move ever since Tim Connelly agreed to become the president of basketball operations. However, while serious trade discussion haven't occurred, talks are expected to intensify ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft. The 26-year-old averaged 18.1 points in 2021-22, his lowest since his first season in Brooklyn in 2017. He did produce a career-high 7.1 assists. Yet, he shot just 34% from deep, the second-worst mark as a professional. Nonetheless, Russell has proven he can be an impactful fantasy option, so managers shouldn't dismiss him. Yet, regardless of where the former Buckeye suits up this year, he'll need to remain healthy, which continues to be an issue, and his shooting percentages also much to improve.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell has been rumored to be on the move for quite some time. Yet, trade rumblings have intensified since the Wolves hired Tim Connelly to serve as the president of basketball operations. Unquestionably, the Knicks have been targeting Jalen Brunson. Still, Russell could be considered a backup option if a deal with Brunson doesn't come to fruition. The 26-year-old finished the 2021-22 campaign by averaging 18.1 points, 7.1 assists, and 1.0 steals while shooting a miserable 34% from deep, the lowest mark of his career. While anything can happen regarding Russell's future in Minnesota, a chance of scenery could benefit him, even more so in New York, a team that's desperate for a consistent presence in the backcourt. However, he will have to stay healthy to be of any benefit to fantasy managers, something that's been an issue throughout his career.

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell returned from a two-game absence to deliver a 29-point performance in Tuesday's Play-In Tournament victory over the Clippers. Russell ran the show for Minnesota, shooting an efficient 10-for-18 overall, while adding six assists, five rebounds, three made triples, and three steals. The scoring output marks his highest since Feb. 24, as he took on a larger offensive role with Karl-Anthony Towns battling foul trouble. Next up for the T-Wolves is Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs vs. Memphis, which plays right into Russell's hands after a tremendous four-game stretch against the Grizzlies in the regular season, which included an average of 31 points and 6.8 assists per game, all while shooting 55.8% overall and 46.3% from behind the arc.

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) is active and part of the starting lineup for Tuesday's play-in game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Russell was forced to miss the team's final game of the regular season on Sunday due to a non-COVID illness. Malik Beasley started in Sunday's game with Russell out, but Beasley is heading back to the bench on Tuesday. Russell will be joined in the starting five by Patrick Beverley, Anthony Edwards, Jarred Vanderbilt and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) is not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Tuesday's game vs. the Clippers in the play-in tournament. Russell missed the final two regular season outings due to an illness, but he should be cleared for his usual workload with Minnesota one win away from securing a playoff spot. Russell played in just one of four regular season matchups with the Clippers and logged 15 points and eight assists back on Nov. 13. His return likely takes some of the fantasy shine off Patrick Beverley and Malik Beasley, as Minnesota has its entire starting five healthy and at its disposal Tuesday.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The Wolves are considering sitting Russell due to a non-COVID related illness. This doesn't come as a surprise considering the Wolves have nothing to gain from this game. Fantasy managers should expect Jordan McLaughlin, Malik Beasley and Jaylen Nowell to pick up the slack without Russell available. Beasley is the best fantasy option between those three players.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is great news as Russell will only end up missing one game from the hamstring issue. Patrick Beverley (ankle) has been ruled out, so Malik Beasley could still be worth streaming on Wednesday. Russell is expected to have his normal workload after sitting out only one game. Fantasy managers should make sure Russell is back in their lineups.

Minnesota Timberwolves guards Anthony Edwards (knee) and D'Angelo Russell (hamstring) are both trending towards playing in Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Timberwolves reporter Jace Frederick. Edwards has been out for four consecutive games due to left patella tendinopathy while Russell has only missed one game with hamstring soreness. Both players should shoulder a heavy workload upon their return, leading to lower minutes and lower usage for guards such as Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, Jordan McLaughlin and Josh Okogie.

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell (hamstring) will not play in Monday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch told the media ahead of Monday's game that Russell will be held out, despite his current questionable tag. He is dealing with bilateral hamstring soreness. We should see the team lean heavily on Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, Jordan McLaughlin and Jaylen Nowell for playmaking duties with Russell out. They all have varying degrees of intrigue for fantasy purposes, with Beasley being the one with the most upside.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Russell is a new addition to the injury report, so he must've pulled his hamstring recently. This is bad news for the Wolves with Patrick Beverley (ankle) already listed as questionable for this game. Jordan McLaughlin could slide into the starting five and play significant minutes. That being said, McLaughlin could be a low-end streaming option and possible low cost DFS choice for Monday's slate.