Christopher Hine: Wolves statement on the fine: “The Timberwolves accept the league’s fine for resting D’Angelo Russel on the February 23 game versus Denver. While we respect the league’s guidelines and standards, we are a player-centric organization that’s focused on learning our players’ bodies. As a new player in our program, we chose to rest D’Angelo in order to learn his body better and to optimize his health during a difficult stretch of games and travel.”
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Dane Moore: The Timberwolves total in …
Dane Moore: The Timberwolves total in team salary this season is currently $133,229,188. A $25k fine is .019% of that number. Kinda like a nickel on the ground that you don’t bother to pick up.
Dane Moore: D’Angelo Russell has been …
Dane Moore: D’Angelo Russell has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against Denver. The absence is for “planned rest”, according to the team. With Denver the second of three games in four nights, the team opted for rest with Russell.
Dane Moore: D’Angelo Russell did not …
Dane Moore: D’Angelo Russell did not practice today. Minnesota has put in planned rest days for Russell moving forward. When asked if Russell will play tomorrow, Saunders said they weren’t sure yet.
Eddie Sefko: Yes, it’s true, the latest …
Eddie Sefko: Yes, it’s true, the latest injury report has Luka Doncic (right ankle soreness), Kristaps Porzingis (injury recovery) and Willie Cauley-Stein (personal reasons) out tonight. Seth Curry (right knee soreness) is questionable. Many ticket buyers in ATL might not be all that happy.
Jonathan Feigen: Russell Westbrook …
Jonathan Feigen: Russell Westbrook still to sit one of the games in the back-to-back. D’Antoni said to guess which he would play, vs. LA or Suns. I’m going with LA.
Tim MacMahon: Kristaps Porzingis will …
Tim MacMahon: Kristaps Porzingis will play tonight, Rick Carlisle said. Resting him on a back-to-back will be decided on a case-to-case basis.
Jim Eichenhofer: Cleveland’s John …
Jim Eichenhofer: Cleveland’s John Beilein says Dante Exum will start in place of Darius Garland (rest). Kevin Porter’s status is TBD; the rookie was listed as probable with left knee sprain
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets recall Chris …
Jonathan Feigen: Rockets recall Chris Clemons from the Vipers ahead of the Denver-Salt Lake City back-to-back. Russell Westbrook expected to be held out vs. Jazz as usual when Rockets play on consecutive nights.
Chris Fedor: #Cavs Kevin Love is out …
Chris Fedor: #Cavs Kevin Love is out tonight. He will rest on the second of a back-to-back.