Moore is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
The Pistons will tweak their lineup for this contest and Moore will return to the bench, as Ausar Thompson has entered the lineup. Moore is averaging 4.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.7 steals per game off the bench this season.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Starting sans Ivey
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Moore will start in Friday's game against the Hornets, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
With Jaden Ivey (lower leg) sidelined, Moore will make his first start of the season. The 23-year-old has seen little playing time of late, and in 13 regular-season appearances, he has averaged 4.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 14.1 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Good to go for Thursday
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Moore (personal) has been removed from the injury report in advance of Thursday's game against Boston.
Moore has seen his career prospectus reborn in Detroit, with his 164 minutes of action already representing a career high for the third-year guard. That being said, Detroit's backcourt will be fully healthy entering Thursday's contest, so Moore is unlikely to take on a relevant role.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Not playing Saturday
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Moore (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against New York.
Moore will miss Saturday's game while attending to a personal matter, and his next opportunity to play will be Thursday against the Celtics. Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland should see a slight uptick in playing time due to Moore's absence.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Solid outing off bench
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Moore recorded seven points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 overtime loss to Charlotte.
Moore is averaging just 4.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 15.1 minutes across seven appearances this season. However, the 23-year-old forward is making the most of his playing time by shooting 63.2 percent from the field. With Cade Cunningham (hip) exiting Thursday's contest early, Moore could receive increased playing time if Cunningham is forced to miss any future contests.
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Pistons' Wendell Moore: Rare appearance in loss
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Moore chipped in no counting stats in one minute during Friday's 113-101 loss to the Cavaliers.
Moore cracked the rotation, albeit during the final moments of Friday's loss. While it is always nice to see fringe players spending time on the court, Moore's brief action Friday doesn't suggest that he is going to attain fantasy value anytime soon.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Quick G League visit
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Minnesota recalled Moore from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Friday.
Moore, Leonard Miller and Josh Minott were all assigned and recalled Friday, suggesting they went through a practice with the G League squad. Moore has made three NBA appearances in March, totaling six minutes of action.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Returns to NBA club
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Minnesota recalled Moore from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Saturday.
Moore was assigned to the G League on Thursday and scored 22 points (6-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT) in 30 minutes during the Wolves' 122-107 loss to the Rip City Remix. Moore hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Feb. 8.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Back with parent club
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The Timberwolves recalled Moore from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.
Moore was sent to the G League on Thursday but will rejoin the parent club a few days later. He hasn't been a consistent part of Minnesota's rotation this season.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Available to face Milwaukee
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Moore (knee) is not on the injury report to face the Bucks on Friday.
Moore doesn't have a regular role in Minnesota's rotation, so his absence is not going to affect many fantasy decisions. He might see minutes down the stretch if the game ends up being a blowout, but he isn't likely to see meaningful minutes on a regular basis any time soon.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Won't play Thursday
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Moore (knee) won't play Thursday against the Trail Blazers.
Moore doesn't have a regular role in Minnesota's rotation, so his absence is not going to affect many fantasy decisions, even for a small three-game slate such as this one. His next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star break when the Timberwolves take on the Bucks on Feb. 23.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Questionable for Thursday
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Moore (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Moore is rarely a part of the rotation, so whether he plays won't impact fantasy hoops. We'll get official word on his status closer to Thursday's tipoff.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Sits out Monday with sore knee
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Moore was ruled out ahead of Monday's 121-100 win over the Clippers due to a sore left knee.
Moore isn't a regular part of Minnesota's rotation, but he likely would have received some garbage-time run in the blowout win had he not been inactive due to the sore knee. The Timberwolves are seemingly viewing the second-year player as day-to-day, making it uncertain if he'll be available Tuesday in Portland for the second leg of a back-to-back set.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Headed back to NBA
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The Timberwolves recalled Moore from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Thursday.
Moore is averaging 2.7 minutes across his seven NBA appearances this season.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Team option picked up
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Minnesota exercised the $2.54 million team option for 2024-25 on Moore's rookie contract Friday.
Moore, a 2022 first-round pick, isn't a key part of Minnesota's immediate future, but it appears the Timberwolves believe he can evolve into a rotational player eventually. Last year, Moore averaged 1.4 points in 5.3 minutes across 29 appearances (two starts) as a rookie. He's slated for a similar workload in Year 2.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Scores three in victory
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Moore recorded three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 FT), three assists and one steal in 12 minutes during Thursday's 111-99 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Moore dealt with a knee issue during Summer League play but returned to action toward the end of competition and was available for Thursday's preseason opener. He's unlikely to have a significant role during the regular season after he averaged 1.4 points in 5.3 minutes per game over 29 appearances with the Timberwolves last year.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Starting against Charlotte
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Moore (knee) is available and in the starting lineup for Saturday's Summer League game against the Hornets.
Moore will suit up Saturday after missing time with a knee injury. The second-year forward made 29 appearances for Minnesota in 2022-23.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Late scratch Monday
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Moore won't play in Monday's Summer League game versus the Jazz due to left knee soreness.
Moore was ruled out moments before tipoff. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Atlanta.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Recalled from G League
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Minnesota recalled Moore to the NBA club from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.
Moore will be available for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia and may crack the rotation as a depth option if Jaylen Nowell (knee) and Austin Rivers (neck) are both sidelined. Across 24 appearances (two starts) with the Timberwolves, Moore has averaged 1.5 points in 5.8 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Wendell Moore: Strong from deep in 20-point game
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Moore finished with 22 points (8-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block over 40 minutes during Saturday's 112-109 win over Sioux Falls.
Moore knocked down a trio of three-pointers and was one of three Wolves players to score 20 or more points. He also swiped the second-most steals in Saturday's victory. Moore has averaged 19.0 points, 5.4 assists and 4.1 rebounds over his last seven contests.
