Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Scores 17 points Monday
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Randle closed with 17 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-10 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 41 minutes during Monday's 132-130 overtime loss to the Pacers.
Randle has been scoring in double digits on a regular basis, and his numbers back him up as the second-best option on offense behind Anthony Edwards. The uptick in efficiency has been noticeable since his return to the hardwood March 2. Over nine contests this month, Randle is averaging 18.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game while shooting an impressive 50.5 percent from the floor.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Limited action in blowout win
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Randle recorded 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds and four assists over 20 minutes during Sunday's 128-102 win over the Jazz.
Randle recently missed an extended period of time with a groin injury, so perhaps the Timberwolves embraced the luxury of being able to limit his playing time in Sunday's easy win. Fantasy managers can expect the star forward to bounce back soon, as Randle has averaged 18.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.4 three-pointers in 29.8 minutes across his last eight contests.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Drops 25 in Denver
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Randle racked up 25 points (9-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 115-95 win over the Nuggets.
The 25 points tied his high-water mark since he rejoined the lineup at the beginning of the month after recovering from a groin injury. Over those six March appearances, Randle's averaging 18.8 points, 7.5 boards, 6.5 assists and 1.5 threes while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Double-double in Sunday's win
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Randle closed Sunday's 141-124 win over the Spurs with 14 points (5-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists and one block over 30 minutes.
The veteran forward has teased a triple-double in three straight games, missing by a single assist Wednesday and Friday before dishing enough dimes but falling short on the glass Sunday. Randle appears fully recovered from his groin injury, and over five games since his return, he's averaging 17.6 points, 8.2 boards, 7.2 assists and 1.2 threes.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Sniffs triple-double
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Randle closed with 13 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds and nine assists in 34 minutes during Friday's 106-104 victory over Miami.
Randle matched Anthony Edwards' 13-point output in this low-scoring contest, but the veteran forward was one of the top fantasy contributors for Minnesota due to his numbers in other categories, as he ended just one assist away from a triple-double. Randle finished just one dime away from a triple-double for the second game in a row, and while there's still some rust in him following his 13-game absence in February, he's performed better than expected in his return to the hardwood. He's averaging 18.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 0.3 steals per game in four appearances.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Nears triple-double in victory
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Randle contributed 25 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds and nine assists over 35 minutes in Wednesday's 125-110 win over Charlotte.
Randle put together one of his best outings of the season in Wednesday's contest, leading all Timberwolves in assists while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total and finishing one dime shy of a triple-double in a 25-point performance. Randle tied a season high in assists, tallying his 11th double-double of the year. He has recorded at least 20 points and 10 boards in seven appearances.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Will play and start Wednesday
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Randle (groin) has been cleared to play and start in Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
After nearing a double-double in Tuesday's win against the 76ers, Randle will be back in the lineup Wednesday in Charlotte. Following a 13-game absence due to a groin injury, the veteran big man has played well for Minnesota, averaging 18.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists over the last two games while shooting 56.5 percent from the field.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Questionable against Charlotte
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Randle is questionable for Wednesday's game against Charlotte with a right groin strain.
Randle, who just recently returned to action for Minnesota, played 30 minutes Tuesday against the 76ers and finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, five assists and one steal. Therefore, it's not a surprise that the Timberwolves are contemplating a maintenance day for the forward. Rudy Gobert, who has been battling a back issue, remains out for Minnesota.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Randle (groin) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Randle missed all of February due to a right groin strain. He made his return Sunday against the Suns and finished with 20 points, six rebounds and three assists over 34 minutes. Randle will play Tuesday, but it wouldn't be surprising if he's held out for the second leg of the Timberwolves' back-to-back set Wednesday against the Hornets.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Supplies 20 points in return
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Randle (groin) totaled 20 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 34 minutes during Sunday's 116-98 victory over Phoenix.
Playing for the first time since Jan. 30, Randle looked fully recovered from his right groin strain. The 30-year-old forward struggled to find consistency over his first few months with the Timberwolves, but he had been showing signs at the end of January that he was getting more comfortable, scoring at least 20 points in three straight contests before getting hurt. He returned Sunday with an efficient performance, and he didn't seem to be operating with any restrictions either, as his 34 minutes were right in line with his season-long average (32.6 per game).
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Cleared to play Sunday
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Randle (groin) will be available for Sunday's game against the Suns, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Randle has been out of action since Jan. 30 due to a right groin strain, but he's progressed enough in his recovery to return to the floor Sunday. The Timberwolves haven't indicated whether Randle will operate under a minutes restriction, but that may be a fair assumption, given the length of his absence. Randle will likely start alongside Naz Reid in the frontcourt until Rudy Gobert (back) is cleared to return, at which point Reid will likely move back to the bench.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Questionable with groin strain
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Randle is questionable for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia due to a right groin strain.
The Timberwolves have a short turnaround Wednesday against the Hornets, so the team could opt to keep Randle out of the lineup on one leg of this back-to-back set. With Rudy Gobert (back) out Tuesday, Minnesota's frontcourt could be significantly undermanned. Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could take on more playing time if Randle is sidelined against the 76ers.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Intends to play Sunday
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Randle (groin), who is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns, intends to play, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Randle has missed the club's last 13 outings due to a right groin strain, though he'll likely return to game action against Phoenix. The veteran forward hadn't missed a game until February, and he's averaging 18.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 0.7 steals across 32.6 minutes per game in 48 regular-season appearances. It wouldn't be surprising to see Randle operate under a minutes restriction if he suits up following an extended absence.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Questionable for Sunday
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Randle (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Randle hasn't stepped on the court since logging 10 minutes in a 138-113 win over the Jazz and missed the entire month of February, but he might be ready to return to action Sunday. Randle is averaging 18.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 0.7 steals per game across 48 starts this season. If he isn't deemed ready to return, then Jaden McDaniels would remain as the starting power forward.
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: No target date for return
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Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said prior to Thursday's 111-102 loss to the Lakers that Randle (groin) and Rudy Gobert (back) are both "close" to playing in games, but no formal target date for either player has been established, Charlie Walton of ZoneCoverage.com reports. "We don't anticipate either of them in the near, near future, but they are both going in the right direction," Finch said of Randle and Gobert.
Though Minnesota returned Donte DiVincenzo (toe) from an extended absence Thursday, the team looks as though it'll have to wait a bit longer to get back to full strength while Randle and Gobert are on the mend from injuries. Based on Finch's comments, Randle and Gobert can both be ruled out for the second leg of Minnesota's back-to-back set Friday in Utah, and a return from either player in the final game of the road trip Sunday in Phoenix may be ambitious. Naz Reid and Jalen McDaniels should continue to benefit from elevated playing time in the frontcourt until Randle and Gobert return. Randle hasn't played since Jan. 30 due to a right groin strain.
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Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Still sidelined
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Randle (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Randle will miss a 12th straight game due to a strained right groin. He was cleared for five-on-five activities Feb. 20, which implies he is closing in on a return. His next chance to play will come Friday at Utah. While he's sidelined, look for Naz Reid, Luka Garza and Terrence Shannon to see more minutes.
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Another absence coming
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Randle (groin) will not play Monday against the Thunder.
Randle was recently cleared to take contact in 5-on-5 work on the court, but he isn't quite ready to return Monday. After an off day Tuesday following the completion of a back-to-back set, the Timberwolves will practice again Wednesday. If Randle responds well to that practice session, he could get the green light to put an end to his 11-game absence Thursday in Los Angeles versus the Lakers.
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