Joan

Beringer

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.

On a night when starting center Rudy Gobert (five points, 19 rebounds, two assists and one block) shot 0-of-8 from the field, Beringer stepped up with the fifth double-digit scoring night of his young NBA career. He was perfect from the field while also providing solid rebounding and shot-blocking. Beringer still isn’t at the point where he should be rostered in redraft leagues, but his long-term outlook is good.

If you bought low in dynasty leagues on Beringer before summer league, congratulations! He has the fantasy profile to be an impactful player in redraft and dynasty leagues going forward. If Gobert misses any time, Beringer becomes an immediate add. We might only be a year or two away before he’s a starter and putting up top 60 numbers at least.

Rudy Gobert did not play on Saturday, opening the door for Beringer to start. The second-year center posted a stat line that included seven rebounds and four blocks, logging 24 minutes. Beringer is unlikely to play that many minutes consistently once the regular season begins. Still, with Julius Randle (Brooklyn) and Naz Reid (Charlotte) gone, he will be in the Timberwolves’ rotation.

Is Beringer a must-draft player in standard leagues? No. However, with the Timberwolves trading Julius Randle and Naz Reid, the second-year pivot has room to earn rotation minutes behind starter Rudy Gobert. Beringer looked comfortable on the court, even attacking the Bucks’ defense off the dribble for a spinning layup in one second-half play. Redraft league managers, especially those competing in deeper leagues, should watch Beringer and his role during the preseason.

Beringer is a raw prospect, but after starring in summer league last year, he was able to get off to a strong start this summer. He has some growing to do before he’s ready to be an every contributor for the Timberwolves, but they’re banking on that growth happening this year. He is certainly on track to be a fantasy star one day, and he’s still only 19 years old.