Bennett sprained his ankle during Friday's game against the Suns and will not be available for Monday's game against the Rockets as a result.

Bennett started Friday's game but sprained his ankle with just nine minutes under his belt. He hasn't been given many breaks during his short career and this current spat with injury will stifle any momentum he had been accruing in Minnesota. His next opportunity to take the court will be against the Wizards on Wednesday.

Bennett suffered a bruise to his lower right leg and left the Friday's win over Phoenix after nine minutes. He had two points (1-4 FG) and four rebounds before leaving.

Bennett's injury allowed Gorgui Dieng to get extra minutes. Even when he gets healthy, Bennett will likely cede minutes to the returning Kevin Garnett. His fantasy value will continue to be minimal.

Bennett will get the start at power forward Friday, the Star Tribune's Jerry Zgoda reports.

Kevin Garnett will not make his debut with Minnesota until Wednesday, and it seems the coach Flip Saunders would like to keep his bench rotation in tact, with Gorgui Dieng backing up Nikola Pekovic. Even as a starter, Bennett carries a lot of risk in daily leagues, as he could see limited run, and the upside is relatively low.

Bennett returned to the court on Sunday for only 12 seconds, but it wasn't really enough time for him to do anything except pick up a foul.

Bennett's been dealing with a knee injury and has been in and out of the lineup as a result. Until he returns to health and can carveout more minutes for himself, he should remain on waiver wires.

Bennett (knee) will be available against the Hawks on Sunday, the Star Tribune reports.

Bennett may still be limited off the bench, but his injury isn't severe enough to simply make him inactive. He's currently averaging 17.0 minutes on the court over his past three games.

Bennett (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta after missing Saturday's practice, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

It sounds like he could play, but this may limit his minutes off the bench.

Bennett recorded six points (2-7 FG, 2-4 FT) and two rebounds in 15 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Mavericks.

Bennett has averaged just over 21 minutes during his last six games, so he saw fewer minutes in the loss Wednesday. This line is basically what you should expect from Bennett, as he's not worth much in terms of fantasy value. Unless his role changes and he gets more consistent minutes, he's only worth watching in the deeper leagues.

Bennett scored 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-2 FT) with 10 rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Suns.

This was just Bennett's second double-double of the season and the second time he has played more than 20 minutes in a month. There is no need to make a move on Bennett and he should only be owned in the very deepest of leagues.

Bennett saw his most playing time since Dec. 6, but scored just four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and grabbed five boards in the Timberwolves 10th straight loss Thursday.

Bennett averaged just 14.6 minutes in December, but played 21 Thursday, while Thaddeus Young saw his minutes drop in a close game. Still, Bennett didn't do much with the opportunity, so don't expect the time split to be nearly as close in the future between Bennett and Young.

Bennett did not score and had two rebounds in just six minutes in Tuesday's loss to Washington.

Bennett gets stuck on the bench many games as head coach Flip Saunders has questioned his effort at times. He doesn't appear to be in the dog house at the moment, but he's also not getting significant minutes despite several T-Wolves injuries in the front court.

Bennett scored eight points with three rebounds in 18 minutes in Friday's loss to Oklahoma City. He played over 15 minutes for the first time in two games. "AB has practiced really hard," head coach Flip Saunders told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "He's done everything. Sometimes, it's just the situation where we are at and who we have on the floor more than anything else. He'll have opportunities."

Bennett played 18 minutes while Jeff Adrien played just five minutes Friday. Adrien's growing role off the bench may at times limit Bennett's minutes. It sounds like Bennett isn't in Saunders' dog house like a week ago, but his playing may continue to be inconsistent.

Bennett did not score and had three rebounds in nine minutes in Wednesday's win over Portland.

Bennett's playing time off the bench has been inconsistent as he continues to develop and based on matchups, but Jeff Adrien's 26 minutes Wednesday may be a worry for Bennett's fantasy value. It's possible Adrien could be used more off the bench rather than Bennett when the T-Wolves need a bigger lineup.

Bennett scored 14 points with ten rebounds in 27 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Spurs.

Bennett played just four minutes in Wednesday's loss to the 76ers with media reports saying Flip Saunders was unhappy with his effort. It looks like he's out of the doghouse after Saturday's effort.

Bennett scored just three points and had five rebounds in 20 minutes in Friday's loss to Houston.

Bennett played just four minutes in Wednesday's loss to the 76ers with media reports saying Flip Saunders was unhappy with his effort. His playing time and shot opportunities may suffer in the near term as a result.

Bennett played just 3:35 in Wednesday's loss to the 76ers, which was likely due to coach Flip Saunders being unhappy with his effort, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

It sounds like Bennett could be in the coach's dog house after an embarrassing loss to the previously winless 76ers. He did not score and had just one rebound in the loss.

Bennett scored 12 points with four rebounds and two blocks in 21 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee.

Bennett came off the bench with Thaddeus Young back from missing time due to a personal issue. He should still get 20 or more minutes a game as long as Nikola Pekovic and Kevin Martin remain out.

Bennett moved back into the starting lineup at power forward Saturday. He finished with 10 points (5-11 FG), six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks in 30 minutes.

Bennett made a spot start with Thaddeus Young still away from the team for personal reasons, so once Young returns, Bennett's value will be reduced as he steps back into a limited bench role. The Timberwolves' next game is Wednesday, and they expect Young to be back then. Make note of Bennett's potential. If the Timberwolves ever give him 30 minutes per night, he would be a great fantasy player in several categories.

Bennett scored a season-high 20 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 FT) with three rebounds and three steals in 32 minutes in the loss to San Antonio on Friday.

Bennett played a season high in minutes in the blowout loss. The skills that made him the first pick in the 2013 draft are still there, but he needs to earn consistent minutes.

Bennett, starting in place of Thaddeus Young (personal), scored 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-2 FT) with seven rebounds, and four assists in 29 minutes in his first NBA start.

Bennett put up a strong showing in his first start, and wold be a nice fantasy option in most leagues if he could inherit the starting job full-time. But with Young on the roster, Bennett will likely be reduced to spot starts throughout the season, unless Young gets traded.

Bennett will start Saturday against the Mavericks.

It will be the first start of Bennett's young career. The top overall pick in the 2013 draft, he has averaged 5.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.7 blocks in 12.3 minutes so far this season. Gorgui Dieng will head to the bench.