Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Jarred Vanderbilt (quad) and point guard Jordan McLaughlin (groin) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest against Orlando. Vanderbilt was held out Wednesday due to a left quad contusion, which allowed Jaden McDaniels to slide into the starting five, a role he would likely retain if Vanderbilt remains sidelined. McLaughlin has served as solid backcourt depth off the bench for Minnesota, where his potential absence could funnel additional minutes to Patrick Beverley and D'Angelo Russell. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off the final word on Vanderbilt and McLaughlin's statuses.

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Jarred Vanderbilt (quad) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Thunder as he works through a left quad contusion. A rebounding dynamo, Vanderbilt has grabbed an average of nine boards per contest across his last six outings. While he has played north of 28 minutes just once in his past eight games, the absence of Anthony Edwards (knee) funnels additional intrigue in Vanderbilt's direction. Still just 22 years old, Vanderbilt has emerged as a solid contributor in season-long categories formats due to his 59.2% shooting percentage and perpetual threat of delivering a double-double on a nightly basis.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Vanderbilt has been playing excellent lately, so it'd be a shame to see him sit out here. He's snagged at least eight rebounds and averaging 3.3 steals over his last four games. There is plenty of streaming appeal and DFS value here, assuming Vanderbilt is able to suit up. Otherwise, Jaden McDaniels and Taurean Prince would be asked to fill the void. Neither jump out as someone worth using as a streaming option in most formats.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt may play on Tuesday evening against the Knicks after being listed as available on the league's official injury report. The 22-year-old missed his previous three games because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols, opening the door for Jaden McDaniels to get some extra work. Vanderbilt has played well this season, averaging a career-high 8.6 boards, 6.1 points, and 1.5 steals. Undoubtedly, fantasy managers in category leagues will be glad to have him back for rebounds and swipes, although his shooting percentages haven't been the best.

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Patrick Beverley and power forward Jarred Vanderbiltare the latest additions to the league's health and safety protocols. The duo joins teammates Anthony Edwards and Taurean Prince in being sidelined for the time being, thereby opening additional minutes for Jaylen Nowell and Jaden McDaniels. D'Angelo Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns can be presumed to take on even larger roles while their teammates are unavailable, with their elevated usage set to commence Tuesday vs. Dallas. Beverley has excelled to the tune of averaging 10.5 points, 5.3 assists and 4.7 boards across six December outings, giving him short-term, season-long viability when cleared.

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Jaden McDaniels (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, while Jarred Vanderbilt (illness) has received the green light to suit up. McDaniels' status is not looking rosy for Friday's outing, either, as the 21-year-old did not travel with the team for its trip east. Conversely, Vanderbilt being cleared paves the way for the 22-year-old to get the vast majority of run at the four spot, thereby elevating his DFS intrigue significantly. Coming back from a one-game absence, Vanderbilt has been on a recent rebounding tear, having snagged an average of 11.7 boards across his last six outings.

Minnesota Timberwolves power forwards Jarred Vanderbilt (illness) and Jaden McDaniels (illness) have both been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to respective illnesses. Neither player was able to suit Monday, which allowed Taurean Prince and Naz Reid to each log 23 minutes; should the duo be out again, look to Prince and Reid as upside DFS selections due to their respective price tags. Vanderbilt has been on a recent rebounding barrage, snagging double-digit boards in five of his last six games. Check back prior to tip-off to get the final word on the status of Minnesota's frontcourt.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt will head to the bench for Wednesday's game against the Clippers. Josh Okogie will slide back into the starting five. True to his word, head coach Chris Finch made Vanderbilt starting a temporary development. The 22-year-old delivered some solid lines as a starter, particularly in the point and rebound categories with some defensive stats sprinkled in, though he won't have nearly as much appeal if not starting. Okogie has been a good defender off the bench for Minnesota and could be worth monitoring to see if he can have better scoring nights as a starter.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Bucks. Vanderbilt had been playing a bench role for Minnesota- though he appears to have impressed enough in his limited minutes to earn starter's status for at least one night. The 22-year-old is averaging 1.7 steals in just 12 minutes per game, giving him immediate defensive appeal in DFS formats. Fellow forward Josh Okogie, who has also enjoyed some good games on the defensive end of the floor, will come off the bench on Wednesday.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jarred Vanderbilt will start during Friday's preseason game against the Denver Nuggets, according to head coach Chris Finch. He'll start alongside D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and Karl-Anthony Towns. It sounds like Finch plans to try different lineups throughout the preseason. Vanderbilt and Josh Okogie will be battling for playing time, but neither are likely going to be 12-team options right away.