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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Drains five triples Saturday
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Hyland finished Saturday's 125-124 preseason win over the Heat with 23 points (6-9 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals over 21 minutes.
Hyland was moved into the Timberwolves' starting five due to the absences of both Anthony Edwards (rest) and LaMelo Ball (rest). Hyland answered the call by leading Minnesota in points, with most of his damage coming from beyond the arc. The sixth-year pro averaged 16.6 minutes per game while mostly operating in a bench role last season, but Hyland could see a bump in playing time given that Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) will be out for most, if not all, of the 2026-27 season.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Starting Saturday
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Hyland is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Heat.
Terrence Shannon, Jaylen Clark, Trey Lyles and Joan Beringer will join Hyland in the first unit for Saturday's exhibition. The Timberwolves are sitting out seven players, so Hyland could see quality minutes Saturday.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Drops 10 points off bench
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Hyland closed with 10 points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one assist, one steal and one block in 11 minutes during Wednesday's 123-112 preseason loss to the Pacers.
Hyland was used sparingly off the bench, although he did make the most of his time on the floor, ending as one of five Minnesota players to score double digits. Despite a proven ability to score the basketball, it would appear as though Hyland could struggle to carve out a meaningful role this season. At best, he should be on the streaming radar if and when those ahead of him in the rotation are struck down with injury or illness.
Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Re-signs with Minnesota
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Hyland re-signed with the Timberwolves on a one-year minimum deal, according to Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast'.
Hyland stated that he wanted to return to Minnesota after the Game 6 loss to the Spurs on May 15, and he got his wish Tuesday. Hyland should have a bench role in Minnesota's rotation in 2026-27, but he doesn't figure to play a large role while competing for minutes in a backcourt group led by Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. Hyland averaged 8.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 16.6 minutes per tilt across 71 regular-season contests last season.
Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Wants to return to Minnesota
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Hyland closed with three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and one rebound over eight minutes during Friday's 139-109 loss to the Spurs in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Hyland saw meaningful minutes off the Timberwolves' bench during the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Nuggets. However, he saw his playing time diminish during the second round, and all eight of his minutes in Friday's loss came during garbage time in the fourth quarter. Hyland is an unrestricted free agent but expressed his desire to return to the Timberwolves, as he told reporters Friday that "[Minnesota] feels like where I belong so I definitely want to come back," per Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune. Hyland averaged 16.6 minutes per game during the regular season while mostly operating off the bench, but if he returns to the Timberwolves for the 2026-27 campaign, he could be in line for an expanded role due to the absence of Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles).
Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Moves out of rotation in Game 3
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Hyland (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Friday in the Timberwolves' 115-108 loss to the Spurs in Game 3 of a Western Conference Semifinals series.
With Anthony Edwards (41 minutes) and Ayo Dosunmu (32 minutes) both being able to take on full workloads in Game 3, Minnesota didn't have any playing time in the backcourt left over for Hyland, who dropped out of head coach Chris Finch's eight-man rotation. Hyland had appeared in each of the Timberwolves' first eight playoff games, averaging 5.4 points, 1.9 assists, 1.4 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in 13.1 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Available for Game 6
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Hyland (knee) is available for Thursday's Game 6 against the Nuggets.
Hyland was carrying a questionable tag prior to this update, but he was able to go through shootaround without any setbacks. With the team shorthanded, Hyland is expected to play a key role Thursday.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Questionable for Game 6
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Hyland is questionable for Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Nuggets on Thursday due to left knee soreness.
It's a new injury for Hyland, who shapes up as a true game-time decision for Minnesota's must-win contest. The combo guard would be in line for a fairly big role in the absences of Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles), but the likes of Mike Conley, Terrence Shannon and Kyle Anderson would be needed to help pick up the slack if Hyland is also sidelined Thursday.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Omitted from injury report
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Hyland (hip) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets.
Hyland missed Minnesota's last two regular-season games due to a right hip issue, but he's good to go for the start of the playoffs. The 25-year-old guard averaged 14.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 24.4 minutes per contest over five regular-season appearances in April. If Anthony Edwards (knee) is downgraded from questionable to out, Hyland could see a bump in playing time Saturday.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Not playing Sunday
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Hyland (hip) won't play Sunday against the Pelicans.
Hyland won't play in the Timberwolves' regular-season finale due to maintenance of a right hip injury, and this will be his second straight absence. The combo guard is expected to be available for the postseason, though. Hyland will end the regular season averaging 8.5 points and 2.6 dimes per game across 71 appearances (three starts).
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Won't play Friday
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Hyland (hip) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Hyland will miss his first game since Dec. 6 due to soreness in his right hip. Mike Conley and Terrence Shannon could see increased run with this news.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Questionable for Friday
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Hyland (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against Houston.
Hyland is in danger of missing his first game since Dec. 6 due to right hip soreness. If the 25-year-old guard is unable to suit up, Mike Conley and Terrence Shannon would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Thrives as scorer and playmaker
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Hyland provided 19 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 124-104 victory over the Pacers.
Hyland was sharp with his shot and looked excellent as a playmaker, ending just three assists away from what would've been his first double-double of the season. Hyland has logged over 20 minutes in all but one of his last 11 appearances off the bench and is making the most with that playing time, averaging 15.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game over that stretch.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Bright spot in loss
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Hyland ended Sunday's 122-108 loss to the Hornets with 18 points (5-11 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 29 minutes.
With Anthony Edwards (knee) getting the night off, Hyland stepped up in a big way for Minnesota. Edwards seems to be struggling to get back to 100 percent, making Hyland an intriguing streamer to close out the regular season.
Hyland registered 21 points (7-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Friday's 115-103 loss to the 76ers.
Hyland recorded at least 20 points for the first time in his past five games, rewarding anyone who took a chance on him. While this was certainly an encouraging performance, managers may want to temper their expectations, given that he had scored a total of 32 points in his previous four outings. At best, he can be streamed in on low-volume nights, at least until Jaden McDaniels returns from his knee injury.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Rough shooting night
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Hyland closed Saturday's 109-87 loss to the Pistons with six points (2-10 FG, 2-9 3Pt), one rebound and two steals in 26 minutes.
Hyland struggled from the field for the second straight game, unable to maintain his hot shooting from the four previous outings. Despite stepping into a larger role following the knee injury to Anthony Edwards, Hyland has been a fringe fantasy asset at best, averaging 13.9 points and 2.6 three-pointers in 24.9 minutes per game in seven appearances over the past two weeks.
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Timberwolves' Bones Hyland: Ties season-high scoring mark
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Hyland recorded 23 points (8-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 102-92 victory over Boston.
Hyland has always had the capacity to score off the bench, but he seems to be taking his game to another level. He's scored at least 17 points in his last four appearances and has reached the 20-point plateau twice in that stretch, averaging 20.0 points per game and shooting 44.8 percent from deep. Hyland has scored in double digits in seven of his last eight contests, and the uptick in playing time is directly tied to the absence of Anthony Edwards (knee).
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