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Nance (illness) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pistons.

Nance is expected to miss a second consecutive contest due to an illness. However, the veteran big man's absence wouldn't affect the rotation in Sunday's win-or-go-home matchup.

Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cavaliers.

Huerter is on the injury report again as he continues to manage a left adductor strain that has kept him sidelined for the majority of the second round. While he was cleared to play in Game 5, he saw just three minutes of action off the bench and did not see the floor at all during Friday's Game 6 victory. Given the "all hands on deck" nature of a Game 7, the 27-year-old sharpshooter will likely be active, but he may not see the floor, as he has yet to log meaningful minutes since the first round.

Robinson is listed as questionable for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cavaliers on Sunday due to lower-back soreness.

Robinson's back injury prevented him from playing in Game 5 on Wednesday, but he was cleared to play in a reserve role for Game 6 on Friday, when he played 20 minutes and finished with 14 points, two rebounds and two assists in a 115-94 win. Through 12 playoff games, Robinson has averaged 11.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 3.2 threes and 1.3 steals over 30.2 minutes per contest. His potential absence would mean more minutes would be available for Marcus Sasser and Javonte Green.

LeVert (heel) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cavaliers.

LeVert continues to deal with a lingering right heel contusion that has shadowed him for much of this series. While the injury hasn't forced him to miss any time yet, his status remains uncertain for Sunday's do-or-die matchup. The veteran wing's availability is vital for Detroit's bench depth, especially considering his massive 24-point performance earlier in Game 4. If LeVert is ultimately limited or sidelined Sunday, expect Marcus Sasser and Javonte Green to take on larger roles in the backcourt rotation as the Pistons look to complete their comeback from a 3-2 series deficit.

Clark notched two points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds in eight minutes during Friday's 139-109 loss to San Antonio in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

The 2023 53rd overall pick proved his value as a defensive specialist throughout a 2025-26 campaign in which he appeared in 68 regular-season games, averaging 4.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 0.7 steals in 13.1 minutes per contest. Known for his elite perimeter disruption, Clark was often deployed as a situational stopper against opposing lead guards during the regular season, but he saw his role vanish in the postseason, barely playing as rotations tightened. As the Timberwolves enter an offseason focused on reshaping the roster around Anthony Edwards, they face a key decision regarding Clark's restricted free agency. While his defensive advanced metrics and affordable price tag make him an attractive candidate for a qualifying offer, his limited offensive game and lack of a playoff role make him a potential casualty of a looming cap crunch and a necessary roster overhaul.

Anderson contributed two points (1-3 FG) and three assists across eight minutes during Friday's 139-109 loss to the Spurs in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Anderson averaged 19.1 minutes per game across 19 regular-season outings with the Timberwolves. However, the veteran forward was a healthy DNP in four of Minnesota's last seven postseason games, and his eight minutes of playing time Friday all took place during the fourth quarter in garbage time. Anderson suited up for the Grizzlies, Jazz and Timberwolves during the 2025-26 season and enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.

Beringer produced four points (2-3 FG), two rebounds, one block and one steal over eight minutes during Friday's 139-109 loss to the Spurs in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

The 2025 17th overall pick spent the postseason as a deep reserve behind Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid, but Beringer's regular-season finale provided a massive glimpse into his future potential. Filling in for a resting Gobert on April 12, Beringer exploded for 24 points, 13 rebounds and a staggering seven blocks in 31 minutes against New Orleans. While he averaged just 3.9 points across 40 regular-season appearances as a rookie, his combination of interior scoring and elite rim protection suggests he is ready for a consistent rotation role. With rumors swirling that the Timberwolves may look to move Gobert's $36.5 million salary this offseason to reshape the roster around Anthony Edwards, Beringer would be the primary beneficiary of such a trade. If Gobert is moved, Beringer would likely compete for significant minutes, offering a much higher offensive ceiling than the incumbent starter.

Phillips finished Friday's 139-109 loss to San Antonio in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one assist and one steal across eight minutes.

Phillips was hardly utilized during the Timberwolves' postseason run, with his eight minutes of playing time Friday all coming in the fourth quarter, when the game was already out of reach. He was acquired by Minnesota from Chicago in early February, but he appeared in just 13 regular-season games for the Timberwolves while averaging 3.2 points, 0.4 rebounds and 0.2 assists over 7.2 minutes per contest. Where Phillips plays next year will largely depend on whether the Timberwolves pick up the Tennessee product's team option for the 2026-27 season.

Reid ended Friday's 139-109 loss to San Antonio in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 18 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes.

Reid did his best to keep the Timberwolves' season alive Friday, with the veteran big man finishing as the team's third-leading scorer behind Anthony Edwards (24 points) and Terrence Shannon (21 points). Reid saw his numbers dip slightly in 2025-26 compared to the previous season, though he noted to reporters during Saturday's press conference that a right shoulder injury around the time of the All-Star break played a part in that, per Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune. Reid is entering the second year of a five-year, $125 million contract, and while he's come off the bench for most of his NBA career, he could operate in an expanded role in 2026-27 if the Timberwolves opt to trade one or both of Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic posits.

Hyland closed with three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and one rebound over eight minutes during Friday's 139-109 loss to the Spurs in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Hyland saw meaningful minutes off the Timberwolves' bench during the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Nuggets. However, he saw his playing time diminish during the second round, and all eight of his minutes in Friday's loss came during garbage time in the fourth quarter. Hyland is an unrestricted free agent but expressed his desire to return to the Timberwolves, as he told reporters Friday that "[Minnesota] feels like where I belong so I definitely want to come back," per Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune. Hyland averaged 16.6 minutes per game during the regular season while mostly operating off the bench, but if he returns to the Timberwolves for the 2026-27 campaign, he could be in line for an expanded role due to the absence of Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles).