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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Contributes as starter in loss
Nickeil Alexander-Walker supplied six points (1-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes during Thursday's 110-105 loss to the Raptors.Alexander-Walker entered the starting lineup in Thursday's contest due to the absence of Mike Conley (toe). The former struggled from the field but managed to contribute on both ends of the court for Minnesota. Alexander-Walker has started two outings this season, averaging 9.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals per contest.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Starting vs. Toronto
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Raptors.Alexander-Walker will get the nod at point guard due to the absence of Mike Conley (toe). This will be his second start of the season. In the previous one, he notched 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 32 minutes in a loss to the Trail Blazers on Nov. 13.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Returns to bench Friday
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is not in the Minnesota Timberwolves' starting lineup Friday against the Kings.Alexander-Walker will retreat to the bench Friday as Mike Conley returns from a one-game absence due to rest. Alexander-Walker started Wednesday against the Trail Blazers, logging 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block across 32 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Slides into starting role in loss
Nickeil Alexander-Walker closed with 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 106-98 loss to the Trail Blazers.The Minnesota Timberwolves adjusted their lineup to account for Mike Conley's (rest) absence, opting for a combo of Alexander-Walker and Anthony Edwards in the backcourt. In his first start of the season, Alexander-Walker matched a season high with five rebounds and also posted his second-highest scoring total of the season. Alexander-Walker's minutes have crept up as a reserve over the past two weeks, but he's not producing enough to warrant fantasy consideration, even in the deepest of leagues.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Starting sans Conley
Nickeil Alexander-Walker will start Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.Mike Conley is resting Wednesday, opening a spot in the first unit for Alexander-Walker. Though it'll be Alexander-Walker's first start of the season, he's been an important piece for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's averaging 8.4 points, 2.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 23.5 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Dishes out five dimes in win
Nickeil Alexander-Walker provided eight points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals over 24 minutes during Friday's 119-116 win over the Nuggets.Alexander-Walker continues to be one of Minnesota's primary backcourt options off the bench, as he is averaging 22.2 minutes across five appearances. The 26-year-old guard is also on fire from beyond the arc to begin the 2024-25 campaign, converting 63.2 percent of his 3.8 three-point attempts per contest.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Solid contributions in loss
Nickeil Alexander-Walker logged 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 120-114 loss to Dallas.Alexander-Walker was effective offensively while having similar workloads to Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo as headliners of the second unit. Mike Conley logged only 22 minutes, with Alexander-Walker helping crowdsource point guard duties in his off minutes.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Ready to go for Opening Night
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (rest) will be available for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Lakers.Alexander-Walker was held out of the Minnesota Timberwolves' preseason finale against the Nuggets on Thursday, but he will suit up for Tuesday's regular-season opener. Alexander-Walker is looking to build off a solid 2023-24 campaign, during which he averaged 8.0 points, 2.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 23.4 minutes per game across 82 regular-season contests (including 20 starts).
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Resting vs. Denver
Nickeil Alexander-Walker won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Nuggets due to rest purposes.Alexander-Walker will get the night off after logging 22 minutes in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bulls. Expect Rob Dillingham, Terrence Shannon, Daishen Nix and Josh Minott to eat up the majority of the backcourt minutes Thursday evening.
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Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Minimal impact in loss
Nickeil Alexander-Walker recorded zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one assist and two steals in 14 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.Alexander-Walker averaged just 3.4 points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 15.4 minutes across the Western Conference. He also struggled mightily with his efficiency, shooting 28.6 percent from the field and 18.8 percent from three across the five contests. However, the 25-year-old guard converted 39.1 percent of his 4.1 three-point attempts per game during the regular season and will head into the 2024-25 campaign under the last year of his two-year, $9 million contract.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
#9 SG / Minnesota Timberwolves / EXP: 5YRS Height: 6-5 Weight: 205 lb Age: 26 College: Va. TechFantasy Points by Week
- PROJ
- FANTASY PTS
- Rost
- 6%
- Start
- 2%
- SF Rank
- NR