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Projected starting lineups, injury report for Timberwolves vs Grizzlies

Everything you need to know ahead of Minnesota vs Memphis.
Will Eudy
Will Eudy

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The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to earn their fourth consecutive victory on Saturday night as they welcome the Memphis Grizzlies to Target Center. They are still figuring some things out, but the Wolves have been playing some excellent basketball ever since Chris Finch opted to insert Donte DiVincenzo into the starting five.

Anthony Edwards and company will need to put together an A+ performance on Saturday to send the Grizzlies home with a loss. Memphis currently sits third in the Western Conference, despite only having Ja Morant for 21 of their 38 contests this season.

Speaking of Morant, he just returned for the Grizzlies on Thursday and is expected to be available again versus Minnesota. Memphis will give this Timberwolves defense a big test with their sixth-ranked offensive efficiency.

Timberwolves projected starting lineup vs Grizzlies

The Timberwolves hold a 3-0 record since Donte DiVincenzo was promoted to the starting group. We should see him among the first five on the floor again on Saturday.

Donte DiVincenzo

Anthony Edwards

Jaden McDaniels

Julius Randle

Rudy Gobert

Timberwolves injury report

Rob Dillingham (right ankle sprain), Jesse Edwards (two-way), Tristen Newton (two-way) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (G League Assignment) are all out against the Grizzlies. Everyone else is available to play.

Grizzlies projected starting lineup vs Timberwolves

Jaren Jackson Jr.

Jaylen Wells

Zach Edey

Ja Morant

Desmond Bane

Grizzlies injury report

Cam Spencer (thumb), Marcus Smart (finger), Gregory Jackson (foot) and Vince Williams Jr. (ankle) are all out against Minnesota.

How to watch Timberwolves-Grizzlies

Timberwolves vs Grizzlies will not air on national television. Wolves fans can tune in to the action on FanDuel Sports Network where Michael Grady and Jim Petersen will call the game.

For fans not located in the Twin Cities, the game will also be available on NBA League Pass.

Timberwolves' next five regular season games

Monday, January 13 at Washington Wizards (6:00 PM CT on FDSS)

Wednesday, January 15 vs Golden State Warriors (7:00 PM CT on FDSS)

Friday, January 17 at New York Knicks (6:30 PM CT on FDSS)

Saturday, January 18 vs Cleveland Cavaliers (8:00 PM CT on FDSS)

Monday, January 20 at Memphis Grizzlies (7:00 PM CT on FDSS)

Will Eudy

Will Eudy

Will Eudy is an NBA staff writer and has been covering the league since 2017. Will has written for FanSided since 2021 and currently specializes in coverage of his local team, the Charlotte Hornets, while also covering a host of other relevant stories from around the NBA. The Durham, North Carolina native has written for publications including Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, and 247Sports. When Will is not writing, he enjoys weightlifting, traveling, and spending time with friends.