Ayo Dosunmu finishes with team-high 21 points

Dosunmu has been thrust into a larger role for Minnesota, eclipsing 20 points in five of seven games since they lost Anthony Edwards to a knee injury last month. The 26-year-old guard knocked down 4-of-5 from three-point range and got to the free throw line frequently as the Timberwolves were able to pull away for a relatively easy win against the lowly Jazz. He’ll continue to have opportunities to create on the offensive end of the floor while Edwards is on the shelf for at least a couple additional weeks.

Dosunmu has scored 21 points or more in three of his six starts since the Timberwolves lost Anthony Edwards (knee), and he’s had at least 15 in all six. Friday’s performance was excellent, as the Timberwolves guard shot the ball efficiently. Over 50 percent from the field, Dosunmu shot 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. He’s currently exceeding his preseason ADP (114) by a significant margin, and at this rate, Dosunmu is on track to be one of the steals of fantasy basketball this season.

While LaMelo Ball erupted for 34 points in this one, Dosunmu may be the real fantasy winner from Anthony Edwards (knee) having to miss time with an injury. Dosunmu had a full stat line and was two assists shy of a triple-double in the win over the Bucks. He should be rostered in all formats at this point.

With Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) sidelined, the Wolves’ backcourt could be thin on Monday. If Ball and/or Shannon sit out, more minutes would be available for Bones Hyland and Ayo Dosunmu.

Since moving into the Timberwolves’ starting lineup after Anthony Edwards’ knee injury, Dosunmu’s scoring output has increased with each game. His 27 points on Saturday were a season high, and he was highly efficient. Add in the rebounds and steals, and this was a good night for managers rostering Dosunmu. The Timberwolves play four games next week, starting with the Bucks on Monday.

Six Timberwolves finished Friday’s rout in double figures, with Hyland putting up a season-high point total. Over the last two games, which Minnesota has played without Anthony Edwards (knee), Bones has scored 32 points, shooting12-of-23 from the field. Ayo Dosunmu (15 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one block and three three-pointers) is the safer streaming option with Edwards out, as he’s now starting. But managers should keep an eye on Hyland if they missed out on Dosunmu.

Ayo has shown that he can start and produce good numbers for when Anthony Edwards misses time. While he doesn’t have the best fantasy game, he can still be useful with some good scoring and some occasional outbursts with rebounds, assists, and steals. With Edwards missing two months, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to add Ayo in redraft leagues.

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.