Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Bench role vs. Portland
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Miller will come off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
After starting the preseason finale, Miller will be in the second unit. The team will run with Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert in the first five.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Takes advantage of start
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Miller produced 21 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 126-110 preseason loss to the 76ers.
Miller saw his name listed in the starting lineup while the majority of the Minnesota starters received the night off. He took full advantage of the opportunity, turning in an efficient shooting performance to lead his team in scoring. Despite a strong showing, the 21-year-old appears to be on the outside looking in for a spot in the rotation, at least to begin the regular season.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Double-double in exhibition win
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Miller finished with 15 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one rebound across 23 minutes in Monday's 134-74 exhibition win over the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.
Miller was one of seven Timberwolves players to reach double figures Monday, joining Joan Beringer in posting a double-double in the frontcourt. The 21-year-old appears to have moved past the right finger laceration that hampered him during training camp as he works to secure a rotation spot off Minnesota's bench heading into the regular season.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Cleared to play
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Miller (finger) will be available for Monday's exhibition against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.
Miller suffered a right fifth finger laceration at the end of September and was expected to miss at least two weeks before being evaluated again. However, he appears to have healed quickly and will get a taste of live action during Monday's exhibition. Leonard has appeared in only 30 regular-season NBA games since being drafted in 2023, but he's been stellar at the G League level.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Scores 20 in SL win
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Miller tallied 20 points (9-17 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three blocks and two steals across 28 minutes in Thursday's 98-91 Summer League win over the Pelicans.
Miller's length was on full display Thursday as he posted 20 points and nine rebounds in his 2025 Summer League debut. The 21-year-old had a limited role with the Timberwolves during the 2024-25 season, averaging 1.5 points in 2.5 minutes across 13 regular-season appearances.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Pours in career-high 11 points
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Miller amassed 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and three rebounds over eight minutes during Saturday's 143-101 win over Oklahoma City in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Miller made just his third appearance of the playoffs in the blowout win, recording a career-high mark in points during his limited run. However, the 21-year-old forward isn't expected to receive minutes outside of garbage time.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Recalled from G League
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The Timberwolves recalled Miller from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Sunday.
Miller will rejoin the parent club ahead of Sunday's game against Detroit. The 21-year-old forward has made two appearances in the NBA this month, totaling only five minutes. Miller has received the majority of his playing time with Iowa, and he's averaged 24.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.1 steals across 37.5 minutes per game in 26 G League matchups this season.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Ruled out for Friday
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Miller (illness) will not play Friday against the Knicks.
Miller has played a total of six minutes at the NBA level this season. This news about his absence doesn't have many fantasy implications.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Recalled to NBA
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Minnesota recalled Miller from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Wednesday.
Miller posted 23 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks during Iowa's win over the Motor City Cruise in G League play earlier Wednesday and will now return to the parent club. He's yet to appear in an NBA game this season after making 17 appearances as a rookie in 2023-24.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Starting in SL on Sunday
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Miller (eye) will start Sunday's Summer League game against the Pacers.
Miller suffered a left eye injury during Friday's Summer League contest and was forced to exit after 16 minutes of action. However, he'll be back in the starting lineup Sunday.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Won't return to SL game
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Miller is out for the remainder of Friday's Summer League game against the Pelicans due to a left eye injury.
Miller will finish Friday's contest with 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and three steals in 16 minutes before exiting early. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's Summer League matchup with Indiana.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Recalled to NBA
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Miller has been recalled from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.
With Karl-Anthony Towns (knee), Rudy Gobert (hamstring) and Kyle Anderson (shoulder) dealing with injuries, Miller will provide emergency depth ahead of Tuesday's game against the Clippers. Miller has averaged 20.3 points per game at the G League level, but he's been limited to just seven appearances and 3.7 minutes per contest with Minnesota.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Out for Thursday
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Miller (illness) will not play in Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Miller is not usually in the rotation for Minnesota, so his absence doesn't carry many fantasy implications.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Questionable for Thursday
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Miller is questionable for Thursday's game against Milwaukee due to an illness.
Miller was recalled by Minnesota on Monday, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up Thursday. However, his status shouldn't impact the Timberwolves' rotation.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Recalled from G League
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The Timberwolves recalled Miller from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Wednesday.
Miller has been a standout for Iowa, but he hasn't been given many opportunities with the Timberwolves yet. His last NBA appearance came Dec. 26 versus Oklahoma City, posting seven points and one rebound in five minutes.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Called up for Tuesday
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The Timberwolves recalled Miller from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.
Miller and Josh Minott have been central figures for Iowa this season, but both players will be called up in advance of Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City. Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) is questionable to play Tuesday, but Miller would likely profile as a mere depth piece even if the former is unable to suit up.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Back to NBA
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Minnesota recalled Miller from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Tuesday.
Miller, Josh Minott, Wendell Moore, Luka Garza and Daishen Nix were all sent to the G League earlier in the day to presumably practice but have since returned to the NBA club. Miller has made just three NBA appearances thus far, totaling two points, six rebounds and one assist in six minutes.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Designated to G League
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Miller was officially designated to Minnesota's G League affiliate Sunday.
Miller, the No.33 pick in the 2023 Draft, has turned heads with his rebounding prowess and rare on-ball skillset at 6-foot-9. Nonetheless, he'll receive additional development at the G League level, especially with Minnesota's frontcourt logjam which already featured Naz Reid coming off the bench.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Swats three shots
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Miller tallied 18 points (7-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three blocks and two assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 99-93 Summer League loss to Atlanta.
Miller has been one of the Summer League's standouts so far and is looking like a steal as a second-round pick for Minnesota. Miller was able to effectively use his long frame Wednesday to bother shots at the rim.
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Timberwolves' Leonard Miller: Inks deal with Minnesota
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Miller signed a four-year, $8.3 million contract with the Timberwolves on Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
The 6-foot-10 forward from Canada signed with Minnesota two days after he submitted a double-double (16 points, 11 rebounds) to go with two steals and one block in 24 minutes in his Las Vegas Summer League debut versus the Pelicans. Miller was the 33rd overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft in June following an impressive showing as a 19-year-old with the G League Ignite during the 2022-23 season, and while he boasts quality athleticism and above-average ballhandling skills for a player his size, his underdeveloped perimeter shot and iffy defense make it uncertain if he'll seize a regular rotation spot as a rookie.
