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Jones (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's Game 1 matchup with Minnesota.

Jones missed the Timberwolves' final six regular-season games due to the hamstring injury, but there's a chance he'll be cleared for Saturday's game. If he does play, he'll likely have some strict minutes restrictions in his first game back.

Diabate (hip) is available for Friday's Play-In Tournament game versus the Magic.

Diabate should continue to start Friday, and with him active, there will be fewer minutes available for Ryan Kalkbrenner and Xavier Tillman. In Tuesday's Play-In Tournament win over Miami, Diabate finished with eight points, 14 rebounds, one assist and one block over 36 minutes.

Hyland (hip) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets.

Hyland missed Minnesota's last two regular-season games due to a right hip issue, but he's good to go for the start of the playoffs. The 25-year-old guard averaged 14.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 24.4 minutes per contest over five regular-season appearances in April. If Anthony Edwards (knee) is downgraded from questionable to out, Hyland could see a bump in playing time Saturday.

Dosunmu (calf) is off the injury report for Game 1 on Saturday versus Denver.

Dosunmu sat out Minnesota's regular-season finale, but he's good to go for the beginning of the postseason Saturday. The swingman averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 28.9 minutes per contest over 24 games for the Timberwolves in 2025-26.

Reid (shoulder) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets.

Reid missed the Timberwolves' final two regular-season games due to right shoulder injury maintenance, though he's set to return for the start of the playoffs. Over five regular-season appearances (one start) in April, the big man averaged 13.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in 26.4 minutes per outing.

Anderson (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets.

Anderson sat out the Timberwolves' final regular-season game for right knee injury maintenance, but he'll get back out there Saturday. In 19 games with Minnesota this season, Anderson averaged 4.6 points, 3.3 assists and 3.7 rebounds.

McDaniels (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets.

McDaniels sat out Minnesota's regular-season finale due to left knee injury maintenance, though he's good to go for the start of the playoffs. Over his final 10 regular-season appearances, the 25-year-old forward averaged 15.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks across 30.4 minutes per game.

Gobert (rest) is off the injury report for Game 1 on Saturday versus Denver.

The veteran center is ready to play at the start of the postseason after missing Minnesota's regular-season finale. Over 76 contests in 2025-26, Gobert averaged 10.9 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 31.3 minutes per game.

Conley (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 in Denver.

Conley sat out the final game of the regular season for rest purposes, but he'll be available when the playoffs begin. Conley averaged 4.5 points and 2.9 assists in 18.4 minutes per game this season.

Randle (hand) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against Denver.

Randle missed Minnesota's final three regular-season games due to a right hand issue, though he's set to return for the start of the playoffs. Over his last 10 regular-season appearances, the veteran forward averaged 20.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 32.9 minutes per showing.