Beasley to see more time: The Timberwolves continue to be hit hard by injuries, and it is opening spots in the rotation for some different players, like forward Michael Beasley, who topped the 30-minute plateau on Thursday against the Clippers for just the second time since the beginning of March. Beasley took advantage of the opportunity by recording just his fourth double-double of the season, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds, as the Wolves fell, 95-82. (Updated 04/13/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Beasley has dealt with his own injury issues this season, however it seems like he is going to be able to get some solid playing time at the end of the season. With the Wolves' playoffs hopes ending on Thursday and Beasley set to be a free agent, he will be playing for a new contract in the offseason, and is a candidate to step his play up in the final weeks of the season. He is a viable starting Fantasy option right now. (Updated 04/13/2012).
04/14/2012 22:41 Durant, Westbrook score 78 in win
Kevin Durant scored 43 points and Russell Westbrook had 35 and eight assists to keep the Oklahoma City Thunder atop the Western Conference with a 115-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
04/12/2012 22:24 Griffin leads Clippers over Wolves
Blake Griffin had 19 points and 13 rebounds and Caron Butler scored 17 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 95-82 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.
04/12/2012 18:01 Timberwolves All-Star Love out vs. Clippers with concussion
Timberwolves All-Star Kevin Love has been cleared to return to Minnesota, but it is uncertain when his concussion will allow him to return to the court. Love was ruled out of the game Thursday night against the Clippers.
04/09/2012 23:49 Timberwolves drop sixth straight
Shannon Brown had 17 points and seven rebounds and the Phoenix Suns' reserves outscored Minnesota's 66-27 in a 114-90 victory over the Timberwolves on Monday night.
04/04/2012 16:05 Postups: Free-agent class of 2012 looking bare after Williams
It's not the Summer of Dwight we once expected. Instead, Deron Williams stands as the only player worthy of a max deal. Ken Berger says whether he stays with the Nets or leaves will alter the landscape of free agency.
Michael Beasley enjoyed his change of scenery in 2010-11. After being under the shadow of Dwyane Wade in his first two years with the Heat, he moved to the Timberwolves and enjoyed the best offensive campaign of his young career. He averaged 19.2 points with 5.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists while playing in 73 games. He also incorporated the 3-pointer more into his game, shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and making a career-high 60. He still shot well from the field (45 percent) and even chipped in with 0.7 blocks. While his rebounding dropped off a bit that can be expected playing alongside Kevin Love. The 22-year-old experienced some offseason troubles, again, as he was ticketed for marijuana possession in July, but he is expected to be ready to go for the 2011-2012 campaign. But with Minnesota drafting Derrick Williams with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft, Beasley could be out of a starting job. There is no denying his talent but with the uncertainty of his role with the T-Wolves, consider Beasley as a No. 3 Fantasy forward on Draft Day. (Updated 8/29/11)
