Dosunmu with 17 and 4 steals in start vs Warriors

This was the expected outcome given that he’s the backup two guard. Ayo recently signed a 5 year/112M dollar contract this off-season to return to the Timberwolves after his performance in the playoffs. In fantasy leagues, Dosunmu isn’t the most category friendly player, but he’s a player that can get you some points, some 3’s and some decent rebounds and assists. If he isn’t grabbed in your leagues, he’s worth a look.

So much for Edwards being listed as questionable on the Timberwolves’ initial injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Warriors. He’ll reportedly need to undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and could miss up to two months. While the timeline isn’t guaranteed, fantasy managers can stash Edwards on the IL until he’s cleared to return. As alternatives, Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr. should see more opportunities, and starters Jaden McDaniels and Jonathan Kuminga should too.

Despite dealing with a sore right knee, Edwards played 41 minutes in Monday’s overtime loss to the Cavaliers. Minnesota has another back-to-back on Friday/Saturday, so Edwards may get a day off at some point. If so, Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr. would take on larger roles.

The Timberwolves’ bench accounted for 41 of the team’s 117 points, led by Shannon with 15. He’s scored in double figures in all three of Minnesota’s games, but he still has work to do to become a reliable option in category leagues. Ayo Dosunmu (9/3/3 with one three-pointer) remains the better option for fantasy managers looking for value on the Timberwolves bench, even after a quiet night against the Raptors.

Dosunmu provided solid production off the bench in the Timberwolves’ comfortable road wins over the Heat and Magic. In a complete stat line, he finished Friday’s win one assist shy of a double-double and committed no turnovers. Dosunmu would have a higher fantasy ceiling as a starter, but he’s still a solid option for managers needing a guard.

The offseason changes in Minnesota may not have pushed Dosunmu into the starting lineup, but he still has a more prominent role than he did in the immediate aftermath of his move there at the February trade deadline. He had the third-most shots against the Heat, and Ayo also posted solid numbers in rebounds and assists. With Naz Reid no longer in the fold, the Timberwolves will need bench scoring, and Dosunmu is best equipped to step up.

Signed to a two-year deal in late August, Kuminga was the Timberwolves’ fifth starter on Monday. While he didn’t have a prolific outing in his unofficial debut, the opportunity to start gives JK a clearer path to fantasy relevance. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Ayo Dosunmu (five points, three rebounds and one three-pointer) offers a higher fantasy floor than Kuminga, especially in category leagues. However, JK is worth watching if he remains in the starting lineup.

DiVincenzo suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon during the first round of last season’s playoffs. Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd refused to provide a concrete timeline when asked about the guard’s recovery in early September. Still, DiVincenzo made it clear on Monday that he expects to play at some point this season. While we certainly hope that’s the case, fantasy managers have no reason to stash him in an IL slot. Just be alert for the day when DiVincenzo is cleared to resume on-court activities. In the meantime, his absence boosts Ayo Dosunmu’s fantasy value, as he should be the first guard off the bench.

Clark’s production this past season didn’t differ much from the prior. While scoring, rebounding, and assisting at similar levels, he regressed as a shooter in his second NBA season, posting averages of 4.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 13.1 minutes per game. The wing and guard rooms remain crowded in Minnesota with the reported acquisition of LaMelo Ball and the re-signing of Ayo Dosunmu. However, Clark’s three-year deal suggests the Timberwolves still value him and want him to remain in the nightly rotation.

Not long after it was reported that the Timberwolves traded Julius Randle to the Nets as part of a three-team deal, Dosunmu reportedly agreed to an extension. Acquired from the Bulls at the February trade deadline, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.5 three-pointers, shooting 52.1 percent from the field and 92.5 percent from the foul line. Dosunmu played well alongside Anthony Edwards, and with Donte DiVincenzo set to miss an extended period as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon, holding on to the guard took on added importance for the Timberwolves. Dosunmu finished last season as a top-100 fantasy player, and that may be his floor for 2026-27.