Joan Beringer records 12 points, seven rebounds

Gobert came back to haunt his former organization, hauling in 15 rebounds for the third time this season. The 34-year-old big man isn’t much of a scoring threat outside of the occasional lob or putback, but he remains an extremely impactful fantasy contributor thanks to his elite rebounding prowess. The Timberwolves have just two games next week with both coming at home against the Mavericks and Bulls, respectively.

Beringer, who fractured his nose during Friday’s win over the Pelicans, is good to go for Sunday night. His availability means Trey Lyles’ playing time will likely decrease after he logged 29 minutes on Friday.

Beringer exited Friday’s win over the Pelicans during the second quarter after suffering a fractured nose. Trey Lyles moved into the backup center role and may stay there if Beringer can’t play on Sunday.

According to Cleaning the Glass, Lyles began Friday playing 82 percent of his minutes at power forward. That changed against the Pelicans, as Joan Beringer exited after suffering a broken nose in the second quarter. In the second half, Lyles logged 18 minutes, seven more than starting center Rudy Gobert (eight points, 11 rebounds and one block), and recorded five points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. A face-up four, Lyles missed all four of his three-point attempts. However, his role may expand if the need for a custom facemask sidelines Beringer for a few games.

Beringer took an elbow to the nose from Trendon Watford while trying to guard the Pelicans forward in the second quarter of Friday’s game. The second-year center has been diagnosed with a fractured nose and will not return.

Despite a right wrist contusion, Ball is available to play on Monday. He’ll take on his usual role as the starting point guard, and the Timberwolves will need a more efficient Ball as they continue without Anthony Edwards (knee). He’s joined in the starting lineup by Ayo Dosunmu, Jaden McDaniels, Jonathan Kuminga and Rudy Gobert. Gobert’s return pushes Joan Beringer to the bench.

Gobert is back after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Spurs. His return means Joan Beringer will head back to the bench after starting on Saturday.

Beringer made his first start of the season on Saturday, as Rudy Gobert (back) was out. Unfortunately for the second-year center, he had to match up with countryman Victor Wembanyama. Beringer played 34 minutes, and his points and rebounds production were solid. If Gobert remains out for Monday’s matchup with the Bucks, that will likely be a more manageable assignment for Beringer.

Rudy Gobert is out with lower back spasms, so Beringer will make his first start of the season. While this is an incredibly challenging matchup for the second-year center, he’s worth the streaming risk in deep leagues.

Gobert will not play due to lower back spasms. His absence opens the door for Joan Beringer to start, and the second-year center is worth streaming.