Beasley doubles up for T'wovles: Minnesota forward Michael Beasley logged his third double-double of the season on Tuesday night against Sacramento. With Kevin Love serving a suspension, Beasley picked up the slack. He scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in his 31 minutes off the bench. Beasley shot 7 for 21 from the field and went 2 for 3 at the foul line. Minnesota would hold on for the 86-84 win, putting the team above the .500 mark. (Updated 02/08/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Beasley has been banged up this season, but is getting into a nice groove. He's averaging 15.6 points and 5.6 rebounds over his last five games. He's shooting 40 percent from downtown and 43.5 percent from the floor over that span. Unfortunately Beasley doesn't contribute much else, which limits his Fantasy value a bit. Still, the T-wolves are a nice core and Beasley is part of it. As long as he's contributing at this pace, Beasley is worth using in most 12-team standard Fantasy formats. (Updated 02/08/2012).
02/07/2012 22:49 Timberwolves 86, Kings 84
Nikola Pekovic had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Michael Beasley added 17 points and 14 boards to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 86-84 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night in their first game without the suspended Kevin Love.
02/03/2012 22:15 Wolves overcome Morrow's 42, Nets
Luke Ridnour made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:23 left, Nikola Pekovic scored a career-high 27 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Jersey Nets 108-105 on Friday night.
02/01/2012 22:48 Pacers' Granger has big night with 36
Danny Granger scored 29 of his 36 points in the second half to help the Indiana Pacers blow by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 109-99, on Wednesday.
01/30/2012 22:49 Beasley, Love carry Wolves to victory
Michael Beasley scored 34 points, Ricky Rubio had 18 points and 11 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Rockets 120-108 on Monday night in Rick Adelman's return to Houston.
01/29/2012 22:13 Lakers beat Wolves for 16th time in row
Kobe Bryant had 35 points and 14 rebounds and Pau Gasol scored 28 to give the Los Angeles Lakers a much-needed road victory, 106-101 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.
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)
