Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Questionable Tuesday
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McLaughlin (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Nuggets.
After making his first appearance since missing Minnesota's previous 30 games, McLaughlin is questionable for the Timberwolves' outing Tuesday. If the USC product is unable to suit up, his next chance to return comes Wednesday against the Jazz.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Makes return from lengthy absence
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McLaughlin (calf) played 12 minutes and finished with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three assists in Sunday's 128-98 win over the Nuggets.
Suiting up for the first time since Dec. 9 after missing nearly two months with a calf strain, McLaughlin was available off the bench on a minutes limit. With D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards entrenched as Minnesota's starters in the backcourt, McLaughlin isn't likely to see his playing time expand much from what he received Sunday, and the fourth-year player may not be guaranteed a spot in the rotation once the Timberwolves are back to full strength. With Austin Rivers sitting out the first game of a three-game ban, head coach Chris Finch will likely have to decide between Rivers and McLaughlin for a regular spot on the second unit alongside guard Jaylen Nowell.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Available with minutes limit
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McLaughlin (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets but will have a minutes restriction, Michael Grady of YES Network reports.
McLaughlin hasn't played since Dec. 9 due to his calf injury, but he'll be able to suit up against Denver on Sunday. He averaged 15.9 minutes per game over 18 appearances prior to his absence but is unlikely to see much run Sunday.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Questionable for Sunday
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McLaughlin (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Nuggets.
Head coach Chris Finch said less than a week ago that McLaughlin was "inching" toward his return, and the guard apparently continues to make good progress over the past few days. The 26-year-old hasn't seen game action since he suffered the calf strain Dec. 9, so even if available Sunday, he's unlikely to see significant run.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Making small gains in recovery
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Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said Tuesday that McLaughlin (calf) is "inching" forward in his return process, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
McLaughlin will remain out for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors, but Finch's comments suggest that the reserve guard might have a chance to return from the left calf strain prior to the All-Star break. The 26-year-old hasn't played since Dec. 9 due to the injury.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Not close to return
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Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said Monday that he doesn't expect McLaughlin (calf) to return to game action anytime soon, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
McLaughlin is missing his 20th straight game Monday against the Jazz due to a left calf strain, and based on Finch's comments, the reserve guard looks to be viewed as week-to-week rather than day-to-day at this stage. His ongoing absence should continue to keep a rotation spot open for Austin Rivers on the second unit.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Likely 'weeks away' from playing
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McLaughlin is considered weeks away from returning to the lineup while he continues to recover from the left calf strain he sustained in early December, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reported Wednesday.
The reserve guard is now a month removed from suffering the injury, but the Timberwolves have yet to indicate that he's nearing a return to game action. Considering that McLaughlin hasn't been reported to have resumed practicing, he'll likely miss several more games before potentially suiting up for the Timberwolves sometime in the latter half of January. His ongoing absence will afford more opportunities on the second unit for Jaylen Nowell and Austin Rivers.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Still out
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McLaughlin (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Clippers.
McLaughlin hasn't played since Dec. 9 due to a lingering calf injury. Head coach Chris Finch said at the end of December that the backup point guard would be re-evaluated in approximately one week, so an update should be coming in the next few days. Until then, McLaughlin's next chance to suit up will come Sunday against Houston.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Out at least another week
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Head coach Chris Finch relayed Wednesday that McLaughlin (calf) will be re-evaluated in approximately a week, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
McLaughlin's calf issue has been lingering since early December, and it's still unclear when he will progress enough to return to action. Given the updated timetable, his next opportunity to rejoin the action, pending the re-evaluation, will likely come later next week.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Out Wednesday
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McLaughlin (calf) is out Wednesday against the Pelicans, Dane Moore of BringMeTheNews.com reports.
McLaughlin has missed the past nine games with a strained calf. His next chance to play arrives Friday against the Bucks.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Still out Monday
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McLaughlin (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat.
McLaughlin will be sidelined for a ninth consecutive game as he continues to deal with a left calf strain. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against the Pelicans.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Remains out Friday
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McLaughlin (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Boston.
McLaughlin continues to deal with a left calf strain and will be unavailable again. His next chance to suit up will be Monday against the Heat.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Another absence on tap
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McLaughlin (calf) will sit again Wednesday versus the Mavericks.
McLaughlin hasn't taken the court since Dec. 9 while working back from a calf issue and is set for another absence Wednesday. His next chance to don the uniform arrives Friday, when the Timberwolves open a four-game road trip in Boston.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Still out
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McLaughlin (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Dallas.
McLaughlin is slated to miss a sixth straight game due to a left calf strain. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in a rematch against Dallas.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Not playing Sunday
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McLaughlin (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
McLaughlin is set to miss a fifth straight game, and the former USC product has played just three games since Nov. 21, with two spells on the sidelines sandwiching both contests. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to recover for the second half of a back-to-back when the Timberwolves take on the Mavericks on Monday, but it wouldn't be shocking if he ends up missing that game as well.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Remains out Friday
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McLaughlin (calf) has been ruled out Friday against the Thunder.
McLaughlin will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game due to his left calf injury. D'Angelo Russell (knee) is questionable, so Austin Rivers will likely remain in the starting lineup if Russell is held out.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Remains out Wednesday
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McLaughlin (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
The guard will miss a third straight game while tending to a left calf injury. McLaughlin will have a chance to return to action Friday against the Thunder.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Officially out Monday
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McLaughlin (calf) is out for Monday's contest against the Trail Blazers.
The 26-year-old guard will miss his second consecutive contest as he continues to tend to a calf injury. Austin Rivers and Jaylen Nowell figure to see increased opportunities with McLaughlin on the sidelines. The USC product's next chance to return comes Wednesday against the Clippers.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Unlikely to play Monday
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McLaughlin (calf) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
McLaughlin sat out Saturday against Portland and will likely be unavailable for Monday's rematch. If he's held out Monday, Austin Rivers and Jaylen Nowell could see increased run.
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Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin: Will sit Saturday
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McLaughlin will miss Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a left calf strain.
McLaughlin left Friday's game after just four minutes of action due to left calf tightness and could not return. He is typically a key piece off the bench for the Timberwolves, but the team will need to look elsewhere for those minutes again Saturday. McLaughlin's next chance to return arrives Monday in a rematch with Portland.
