The Timberwolves are moving guard Malik Beasley to Utah as a part of a package to get Rudy Gobert, a multi-time Defensive Player of the Year. With the acquisition of Beasley, the Jazz will receive a player with plenty of untapped potential. He's averaged 12.1 points and 2.5 boards while shooting 38.6% from deep throughout his career. Although the 25-year-old probably won't offer much outside of scoring for category managers in 2022-23, his totals could improve, primarily if he carves out a more prominent role with his new squad. As a result, Beasley is certainly worth late-round consideration in all fantasy formats.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Normally, Beasley isn't a great fantasy option, but could have more value with Patrick Beverley (ankle) tagged as questionable for this game. Beasley is worth a look as a streaming option, assuming Beverley sits out. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Thursday for more information.

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley (ankle) will be part of the starting unit for Tuesday night's game against the Washington Wizards. Beasley has been dealing with a left ankle sprain. The injury sidelined him for a handful of games in late March, but he's been able to play through the injury in two straight games. Beasley hit a total of seven three-pointers over his last two games and he also compiled four steals over the two-game stretch. Three-pointers are his bread and butter but he can occasionally deliver a few other helpful stats for fantasy purposes as well.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley (ankle) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. He has been nursing an ankle injury and has missed two games because of it. The fact he is listed as probable means it's likely not bothering him as much anymore. Patrick Beverley (ankle) is listed as questionable, so Beasley could be asked to step up on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should check back before game time for another update.

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley (ankle) will be active in Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets. Beasley has been hampered by a left ankle sprain. The injury caused him to miss two games over the past week, but he played in the team's most recent game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. In that game, he logged 23 minutes and shot 4-for-10 from the field (all three-pointers) and compiled 15 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. If you need three-pointers and points, Beasley's your guy. If you need other stats, look elsewhere.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley (ankle) will miss his second straight game on Wednesday when the team faces the Toronto Raptors. Beasley suffered a left ankle sprain in last Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Jaylen Nowell wound up seeing 27 minutes in the team's next game after that. He scored 13 points and knocked down a pair of three-pointers, but didn't do much else from a statistical standpoint. Beasley's next chance to return will be on Friday against the Denver Nuggets.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley (illness) will be available for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Beasley is dealing with a non-COVID illness. He sat out the team's most recent game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Beasley has been regularly seeing about 20 minutes per game over the past month. He's averaged 12.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.3 three-pointers per game in February. With his return, Jaylen Nowell and Jordan McLaughlin will see their minutes take a hit.

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley led all scorers with 20 points in Tuesday's 96-88 loss to the Knicks, shooting 8-for-23 from the field and 4-for-16 from three-point range. He notched four rebounds and had one assist and one steal with zero turnovers in 40 minutes. Beasley put in a good shift but his shooting numbers were very disappointing here. He is currently the best scorer on the team, with Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards and D'Angelo Russell out because of health and safety protocols, and has to do a lot better. Minnesota has a very tough matchup next against Utah, but they can finish the week against the Lakers and their awful defense.

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley led all scorers with a season-high 33 points in Thursday's 128-116 loss to the Jazz, shooting 13-for-25 from the field and 7-for-16 from downtown. He added six rebounds in 43 minutes of action with one assist, one steal and two turnovers. The Timberwolves don't have a lot of regulars left anymore and Karl-Anthony Towns was the latest big name to head into health and safety protocols on Thursday. Beasley has been benefiting from the situation and now boasts 55 points across the last two games. He'll play a big part again on Monday against Boston if Minnesota remains undermanned.

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley has been bumped into the starting five for Friday's contest against the Lakers with Anthony Edwards (health and safety protocols) unavailable. After serving as a near full-time starter over his first year and a half with the Timberwolves, Beasley has scuffled in his transition to the second unit, having averaged just 11 points per game on a career-low 36.1 percent shooting overall. With that said, he stands to see elevated DFS value against L.A., as Taurean Prince (health and safety protocols) also being out leaves Minnesota thin on the wing. In season-long formats that don't log shooting percentage, Beasley is worth a short-term stream based on his scoring history.

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley erupted for 29 points off the bench during a 113-101 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. The 25-year-old shot 9-for-19 from the field, including 5-for-13 from behind the arc, and 6-for-7 from the line. Beasley also chipped in with three boards, a block, and an assist across a season-high 38 minutes. After a 2020-2021 campaign of seeing starter minutes and averaging 19.6 points, Beasley has been relegated to the bench and has little fantasy value with only 10.6 points per game this year.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — More than a year after acquiring D'Angelo Russell as the pick-and-roll initiator for pal Karl-Anthony Towns, the Minnesota Timberwolves finally closed this season with a full month of games that both halves of their star pairing were available to play in. Their biggest takeaway from the longest stretch of time Towns and Russell have had together on the floor was that they're actually only two parts of what has quickly become a formidable trio. Anthony Edwards filled his audition for the NBA Rookie of the Year award with high-flying dunks, timely 3-pointers and wide smiles, leaving the Timberwolves with no regret about making him the first overall pick in the draft. Towns and Russell will have to make room. “They help me tremendously, because they can space the floor, so it makes it easier to get downhill," said Edwards, who led all first-year players in scoring at 19.3 points per game at age 19. "Because I’m so dynamic going downhill, it opens the '3' up for them. Like,... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley has been suspended for 12 games without pay by the NBA for his recent guilty plea to a felony charge of threats of violence. The league announced Thursday the punishment, which will begin with Minnesota's game Saturday at Washington. Beasley is eligible to return March 27 against Houston. Beasley, in his fifth NBA season, is averaging a career-best 20.5 points. He was sentenced earlier this month to 120 days in jail for the Sept. 26 incident, when he pointed a rifle outside his home in suburban Minneapolis at a family on a house-hunting tour. Police later found weapons and marijuana in the home. As part of Beasley’s plea deal, prosecutors dropped a felony fifth-degree drug possession charge. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said Beasley can serve his stay in the workhouse after his season is over; COVID-19 precautions could require the county to release him on electronic home monitoring for the duration of the sentence. Speaking at his remote sentencing, he said, “I am not that person. I humbly apologize for my actions.” Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas, in a statement distributed by the team, said the organization fully supports the NBA's decision “As we work together with Malik to advance his development as a player and a person, we look forward to seeing his growth,” Rosas said. ___ More AP NBA coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was sentenced Tuesday to 120 days in jail after pleading guilty to a felony charge of threats of violence for pointing a rifle at a family outside his home last fall. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced that Beasley can serve his stay in the workhouse after the conclusion of his NBA season, setting a tentative report date for May 26. COVID-19 precautions could require the county to release him on electronic home monitoring for the duration of the sentence. A couple and their 13-year-old child — on a house-hunting tour in September — pulled up to the suburban home where Beasley was living with his wife and then-18-month-old son and found the property roped off. Beasley approached their vehicle and pointed a rifle as he told them to leave. A police search of the house found weapons and marijuana. As part of Beasley's plea deal in December, prosecutors dropped a felony fifth-degree drug possession charge. A victim impact... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley pleaded guilty Monday to using a rifle to threaten a family in his suburban Minneapolis neighborhood. Beasley pleaded guilty to a felony count of threats of violence and faces 120 days in a workhouse, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said in a statement. As part of the plea deal, prosecutors agreed to drop a felony fifth-degree drug possession charge. The voicemail for Beasley’s attorney, Ryan Pacyga, was full and not accepting messages. The complaint said a couple on a house-hunting tour last month with their 13-year-old child pulled up to the home rented by Beasley and his wife, Montana Yao, but saw it was roped off. Beasley tapped on the window of the family’s SUV, pointed a rifle at them and told them to get off his property, prosecutors said. Police said they searched Beasley and Yao’s home and found a 12-gauge shotgun, a handgun and an automatic rifle that matched the description given by the couple in the SUV. Police said they also found leafy marijuana in the home. Possessing marijuana in its original leafy form is illegal in Minnesota. Yao was charged with fifth-degree drug possession. Her next court appearance is Dec. 29. Beasley averaged 20.7 points in 14 games with the Wolves this past season. ___ More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley is charged with using a rifle to threaten a family who was house hunting in his neighborhood in suburban Minneapolis. Beasley was charged Thursday in Hennepin County District Court with threats of violence and drug possession. His wife, Montana Yao, was charged with a felony drug count. According to a criminal complaint, a couple on a Parade of Homes tour last month with their 13-year-old child pulled up to the Plymouth home rented by Beasley and Yao, but saw it was roped off. Beasley tapped on the window of the family's SUV, pointed a rifle at them and told them to get off his property, prosecutors said. Beasley continued to train the rifle at the SUV as it drove off, the criminal complaint said. Police said they searched Beasley and Yao's home and found a 12-gauge shotgun, a handgun and an automatic rifle that matched the description given by the couple in the SUV. Police said they also found leafy marijuana in the home. Possessing marijuana... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley is charged with using a rifle to threaten a family who was house hunting in his neighborhood in suburban Minneapolis. Beasley was charged Thursday in Hennepin County District Court with threats of violence and drug possession. His wife, Montana Yao, was charged with a felony drug count. According to a criminal complaint, a couple on a Parade of Home tour with their 13-year-old child pulled up to the home Beasley and Yao ren in Plymouth last month, but saw it was roped off. Beasley tapped on the window of the family's SUV, pointed a rifle at them and told them to get off his property, prosecutors said. Beasley continued to train the rifle at the SUV as it drove off, the criminal complaint said. Police said they searched Beasley and Yao's home and found a 12-gauge shotgun, a handgun and an automatic rifle that matched the description given by the couple in the SUV. Officer said they also found leafy marijuana in the home. Possessing marijuana... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was in jail Sunday on charges of drug possession and receiving and concealing stolen property, after his arrest the night before. The Athletic first reported Beasley's arrest Saturday night at his home in Plymouth, a suburb of Minneapolis. ESPN reported that police obtained a search warrant for Beasley's home after a complaint that he brandished a weapon at a person and officers found marijuana and guns in the home. “We’re aware of the situation involving Malik and in the process of gathering more information,” Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders said. Beasley participated in voluntary workouts at the team facility earlier this year. He has not taken part in group workouts that began this week for teams that didn't qualify for the NBA's restart in Florida after the four-plus-month pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 23-year-old Beasley will be a restricted free agent when the season ends. The 19th overall pick in the 2016 draft by Denver, Beasley averaged 20.7 points in 14 games for Minnesota after being acquired in a trade with the Nuggets in February. Beasley's attorney, Steve Haney, did not immediately respond to a phone message left Sunday by The Associated Press. ___ More AP NBA coverage: https://apnews.com/NBA

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Another season of setback and tumult has mercifully ended for the Minnesota Timberwolves, this time in the strangest of ways after the NBA's decision to resume virus-halted play with 22 teams.The revelation of the makeshift plan immediately put the Timberwolves, who finished 19-45 for the third-worst record in the league, in offseason mode after nearly three months in limbo while the world wrestled with the COVID-19 pandemic and all NBA arenas went dark.There was no arguing from Minnesota, where the 18 games remaining on the original schedule before the shutdown would have had little benefit as long as star center Karl-Anthony Towns was sidelined with a wrist injury.“While we are disappointed for our team and our fans that our season is coming to an end, we understand and accept the league’s plan to move forward with 22 teams. It is important that we be a good teammate not only to the NBA, but to the other 29 teams to support the efforts to complete this season and prepare... [More]

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Gordon recorded his first career-triple double and was proudest of his assist total.Terrence Ross scored 19 of his season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter and Gordon finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, leading the Orlando Magic to a 136-125 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.Gordon is averaging more than 21 points and 10 rebounds over the Magic's recent six-game surge. This time, he felt best about his career high in assists.“That's what I'm looking to do,” he said. “I'm looking to distribute the ball and make the game easier for everybody on the floor and they do the same for me. It works well.”“He puts us in a different place,” Magic coach Steve Clifford said. “He's not just scoring, he's playing an all-around game.”Nikola Vucevic added 27 points and 10 rebounds for the Magic, who won for the fifth time in six games.D'Angelo Russell led Minnesota with 28 points, but did not score After a layup that gave the Timberwolves... [More]