Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Pours in season-high 35 points
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Prince ended Monday's 140-134 victory over the Knicks with 35 points (12-13 FG, 8-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes.
While Prince was on the streaming radar heading into the night as a replacement in the starting five for Anthony Edwards (ankle), even the savviest of managers couldn't have expected a performance like what he delivered Monday. Just about everything about his stellar night is unsustainable for Prince, who is shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 39.6 percent from three-point range for the season even after the nearly flawless outing. A 30-minute role could still be in the cards for Prince if Edwards misses further time, but considering Edwards was listed as questionable ahead of Monday's contest before being ruled out, it's possible Prince finds himself back on the bench as soon as Wednesday versus the Hawks.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Starting for injured Edwards
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Prince will start Saturday's matchup against the Timberwolves, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
With Anthony Edwards (ankle) missing his first game of the season Saturday, Prince will get the nod. It's unclear when Edwards, who is in a walking boot, will return, so Prince could earn more starts beyond this weekend. In two previous starts, Prince has averaged 9.5 points, 6.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 25.5 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Scores 13 points in 25 minutes
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Prince registered 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 117-94 loss to the 76ers.
Prince led the bench unit with 25 minutes, scoring at least 10 points for the third time in his past four games. However, before managers get too excited, it should be noted that this was a blowout, resulting in additional minutes for many of the second and third units. Prince can have some deep league appeal, but as for standard formats, he should be viewed as nothing more than a stream candidate, and a risky one at that.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Back in action Tuesday
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Prince (personal) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Prince didn't travel with the team for Sunday's matchup at Golden State, but he'll join the squad in time to suit up Tuesday evening after missing the last two matchups due to a personal matter. The Baylor product is averaging 8.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five appearances.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Not on road trip
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Head coach Chris Finch said Prince isn't traveling with the Timberwolves on their current four-game road trip, which began Sunday at Golden State, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Prince has been away from the Timberwolves for the team's first two games out of the All-Star break, and he looks set to miss the remaining three contests of the trip while he tends to the personal matter. His absence could result in the Timberwolves running more guard-heavy lineups that afford Jordan McLaughlin, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jaylen Nowell (knee) and Austin Rivers more run on the second unit.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Out Sunday
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Prince (personal) will not play Sunday against the Warriors, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
This will be the second straight game on the sidelines for Prince, and with Jaylen Nowell (knee) also on the inactive list, Nickeil Alexander-Walker should be able to flirt with minutes in the mid-20s. Alexander-Walker put up 13 points, three boards, one assist, three triples, one steal and one block in 24 minutes off the bench his last time out, so he could be someone to consider as a streamer.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Questionable vs. Warriors
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Prince (personal) is questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Warriors.
Prince sat out Friday's loss to Charlotte due to a personal matter, which could keep him out again Sunday. If that's the case, Jaylen Nowell (knee), Austin Rivers and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could see more action.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Out Friday
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Prince (personal) is out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
A personal matter will cause Prince to miss his first game since Jan. 28. In his absence, more minutes could funnel to Austin Rivers, Jaylen Nowell and Kyle Anderson.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Questionable Friday
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Prince is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets due to personal reasons.
Prince was a late addition to Friday's injury report, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up for the Timberwolves' first game after the All-Star break. If he's unavailable against Charlotte, Austin Rivers and Kyle Anderson could see increased run.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Moves to bench
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Prince isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game versus the Wizards.
Kyle Anderson will replace Taurean Prince in the starting five Thursday. The 28-year-old forward is averaging 9.0 points, 3.6 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 22.8 minutes across his past five games.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Starting Monday
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Prince is starting Monday's contest against the Mavericks.
The veteran forward will make his second start in his last three appearances Monday. Across Prince's last five outings, the Baylor product is averaging 9.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 22.2 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Removed from starting lineup
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Prince isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus Memphis, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
Prince will be replaced by Kyle Anderson in the starting unit Friday. The 28-year-old forward has come off the bench in 33 of his 34 appearances this season, so he's likely bench bound moving forward.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Starting Wednesday
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Prince will enter the first unit for Wednesday's game against Utah, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Prince will benefit from the absence of Rudy Gobert (groin) and Kyle Anderson (back), joining the starting frontcourt alongside Naz Reid. With the Timberwolves extremely thin, Prince should be in for a large workload Wednesday.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Ejected against Orlando
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Prince was among five players ejected Friday against Orlando.
Mo Bamba and Austin Rivers could be looking at suspensions, while Prince, Jaden McDaniels and Jalen Suggs were minorly involved and were tossed as a result. Prince and McDaniels will likely be safe in terms of their availability going forward, which is a relief for Minnesota after Kyle Anderson tweaked his back injury.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Upgraded to available
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Prince (ankle) will play in Friday's game versus the Magic.
Prince has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite a nagging ankle injury. The 28-year-old forward will likely play around his typical 20 minutes off the bench.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Questionable Friday
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Prince (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Magic.
Prince continues to deal with a left ankle sprain, but he's been available for the last two matchups. He's averaged 4.0 points and 3.5 rebounds in 17.0 minutes per game over his last two appearances, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Friday.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Will play Wednesday
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Prince (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Prince returned to action Monday following a four-game absence due to a left ankle sprain and totaled three points and four rebounds in 13 minutes. He was back on the injury report and listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game, but he's officially been cleared and should garner another limited role off the bench.
Prince is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.
Prince is questionable Wednesday after playing 13 minutes against the Kings following a four-game absence due to his ankle injury. Given his lingering injury, the 28-year-old forward could be limited again if he's able to suit up against Golden State.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Returns to action Monday
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Prince (ankle) logged three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal in 13 minutes during Monday's 118-111 overtime loss to the Kings.
Prince made his return to action after missing the Timberwolves' last four games due to an ankle injury. He wasn't on a publicized playing-time restriction heading into the night, but the 13 minutes were his fewest in any appearance since Nov. 23. If Prince can recapture the near-20-minute-role he held prior to suffering the ankle injury, he could regain relevance in 14-to-16-team category leagues.
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Timberwolves' Taurean Prince: Cleared to play
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Prince (ankle) is available to play Monday against the Kings.
Prince was listed on the injury report as questionable due to an ankle sprain, but he's been given the green light to take the court after missing his squad's last four matchups. He's averaging 9.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists in his last five appearances.
