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Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers, Tonight 7:00 PM ET: preview

Tonight · 7:00 PM ETRocket Arena
MinnesotaTimberwolves
3-0 · 5th West
43%to win
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ClevelandCavaliers
1-1 · 9th East
57%to win
Win chance from sportsbook odds
Spread CLE -3.5 pts opened -4.5 ptsTotal 232.5 ptsML MIN +124 · CLE -148DraftKings ·
Injuries MIN Out DiVincenzo CLE Out Udeh Jr., Diop, Tomlin

MIN likely five, Oct 25 box score: Gobert, McDaniels, Ball, Kuminga, Edwards

CLE likely five, Oct 24 box score: Mitchell, Harden, Allen, Mobley, Watson

MIN on a back-to-back
Updated · news · source status

The story

Reported Jaden McDaniels commits to Minnesota with new veteran extension

The Timberwolves re-signed Jaden McDaniels to a veteran extension. He told The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski that staying was "a no-brainer" because he loves the city and its fans. Eric Pincus of Casino.org reports the deal is worth $40 million and argues it works for both sides.

Sources: Transaction 2026-10-19 · Jon Krawczynski (@jonkrawczynski.bsky.social) on Bluesky · @ericpincus.bsky.social on Bluesky

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Written by our system from the reports, posts and podcasts linked here, in our own words; updated . Rumors and opinions are labelled.

Schedule & travel · referees
MINCLE
Days of rest01
Back-to-backYesNo
Games in last 7 days32
Travel to this game (est.)630 mi0 mi
Travel last 7 days (est.)2,143 mi358 mi
Time zones crossed10
Road trip game #1—

Travel is the straight-line distance between arenas from the schedule, an estimate; in the first week they include preseason games. These numbers describe the schedule; they are not a prediction of how a team will play.

Referee crew is announced the morning of the game.

MIN

This season, per game

CLE
better: 121.0 pts #6
Points
115.5 pts #12
better: 97.7 pts #2
Points allowed
117.5 pts #20
better: 116.3 per 100 #5
Offensive rating
104.0 per 100 #22
better: 93.9 per 100 #2
Defensive rating
105.8 per 100 #11
better: +22.4 per 100 #2
Net rating
-1.8 per 100 #15
104.0 poss #17
Pace
111.0 poss #2
All team stats (9)
3-0
Record
1-1
2-0
Road / Home
1-0
Last 5

Per game, regular season; #n is the league rank; ▲ marks the better side.

Players

this season's averages · tap a player for his page

MIN MIN

PlayerMinPtsRebAst
Anthony Edwards31.3 min28.7 pts5.0 reb3.3 ast
Rudy Gobert31.3 min9.0 pts12.3 reb0.7 ast
Jaden McDaniels29.7 min15.3 pts6.7 reb2.7 ast
Jonathan Kuminga27.7 min12.0 pts4.7 reb3.0 ast
Ayo Dosunmu26.3 min13.0 pts4.7 reb5.0 ast
LaMelo Ball22.7 min16.0 pts2.7 reb6.3 ast
Terrence Shannon Jr.21.3 min12.7 pts3.0 reb1.7 ast
Trey Lyles14.7 min4.3 pts4.0 reb1.3 ast
Joan Beringer14.0 min5.0 pts7.0 reb0.3 ast
Bones Hyland9.0 min3.0 pts1.7 reb0.7 ast

CLE CLE

PlayerMinPtsRebAst
Donovan Mitchell35.0 min27.0 pts7.5 reb3.5 ast
Evan Mobley34.5 min19.0 pts9.0 reb3.0 ast
James Harden33.0 min14.0 pts5.5 reb6.0 ast
Peyton Watson30.5 min9.5 pts2.0 reb3.0 ast
Jarrett Allen27.5 min17.5 pts7.5 reb0.0 ast
Sam Merrill22.5 min6.0 pts3.5 reb2.5 ast
Jaylon Tyson22.5 min9.0 pts3.5 reb3.0 ast
Mario Hezonja19.5 min9.5 pts4.0 reb1.5 ast
Tyrese Proctor8.0 min2.5 pts1.0 reb1.5 ast
Craig Porter Jr.6.5 min1.5 pts2.0 reb0.5 ast

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Latest news

newest first · official report, X, Bluesky, RotoWire, ESPN
  • XMINAnthony EdwardsAvailable

    Anthony Edwards was not available after the game because he was getting treatment and the team was hurrying out to catch a plane to Cleveland. Will see if he plays tomorrow. My guess is it could go either way

    @JonKrawczynski · View on X
  • BlueskyMINDonte DiVincenzo

    The Timberwolves will have their usual season opening theater as part of the introductions. Every player will be announced, except for Donte DiVincenzo. The team and Donte agreed that they want his first announcement to be when he returns to the court to play.

    @jonkrawczynski.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
  • RotoWireCLEEvan MobleyAbout an earlier game

    Evan Mobley: Double-doubles with five stocks — Mobley tallied 20 points (7-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks over 35 minutes in Saturday's 125-121 win over the Nets.

    RotoWire · Original ↗
  • RotoWireMINAyo DosunmuAbout an earlier game

    Ayo Dosunmu: Dishes out nine dimes Friday — Dosunmu recorded 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists, a steal and a block across 27 minutes off the bench in Friday's 115-93 win over the Magic.

    RotoWire · Original ↗
  • XMINBones Hyland

    Sean Sweeney decides to challenge the out-of-bounds call that favored Minnesota off a Banchero drive. Banchero thought he was fouled and Sweeney agreed. After a quick review, the challenge is successful with the proximate foul called on Bones Hyland.

    @therealBeede · View on X
  • RotoWireCLEEvan MobleyAbout an earlier game

    Evan Mobley: Solid numbers in season-opening loss — Mobley notched 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 34 minutes in Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers.

    RotoWire · Original ↗
  • RotoWireCLEDonovan MitchellAbout an earlier game

    Donovan Mitchell: Erupts for 32 points in loss — Mitchell finished with 32 points (11-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-11 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 35 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers.

    RotoWire · Original ↗