Zach LaVine - MIN - G

such a sad injury he was tracking like a potential star in the league and in fantasy. this CP3 and gay in a cash league has killed me

My respect went up for him after seeing this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4CkpVi5Iqk - played 6 mins after tearing his acl. dang.

They went with a lot of Rush in first half, ,then switched to Jones in second half. I believe Jones is better than Dunn, but when Dunn returns, will Jones even get an opportunity to have a big half in that case? Who knows.

What do we say when we look at tyus Jones after 1 game post Levine? Who will benefit most here... Full line looks more appealing but no sample size

He wasn't in it anyway. He didn't want to participate this year

Also what sux is that he can't defend the dunk championship. Gordon has a chance now

Heartbeaking for lavine who is one of the most athletic guy in the nba but watch the twolves to start a winning streak.

yep I'm going with Rush on this one. Someone already picked up Shabazz anyway but I think Brandon is gonna fill in well. Shame about Zach...although to be fair this does kind of help the Timberwolves with their rotation. Lavine should come back in a 6 man role

It will be interesting to see what happens with Rush. He has played massive minutes in games Lavine has missed this year, but out of the rotation otherwise. Tonight will be a good indicator

Ya Wiggy might be hoisting up more shots but for smaller guys I think Shabazz benfits the most and Rush will benefit as well for all-around stats. Also keep your eye on Tyus in case Rubio is dealt and Bjelica (who has had some solid games with Lavine out previously)

Wiggins is the biggest beneficiary imo. He has a massive usage rating with Lavine off the floor this year

This may benefit Rubio more than anyone.

Beneficiaries are Brandon Rush, Shabazz, Tyus Jones

Does this benefit Dunn at all? Most people are looking at Shabazz.

Despite the lack of PT, Brandon Rush should be immediately on watch-lists, he went nuts in his starts of LaVine, despite not playing at all prior those starts also.

wuuuuuuuuuut

Ouch!

Quite a slump. But I have faith. Tonight is the night!

LaVine today on his hip and shooting slump: "Everything's fine," he said. "Just not making shots."

My guess is that he's not back at 100% after that hip injury.

What has happened to him? Ranked outside top200 in the last 2 weeks.

Welcome back Zach! Thibs should try resting him in 1 more to see if they can win again.

I really hope he becomes the 6th man. The wolves are just better and he can score as much he wants off the bench. E.g. like how OKC played harden off the bench.

Is he still the cancer of this team? Still by far has the worst +/- this year and last yr.

Who thinks he plays ? Up for playing down for out

al3b3d3v -- D'Angelo Russell is a good buy-low target, but I wouldn't want to trade Zach LaVine right now. LaVine's minutes are not something I'd want to trade. He's getting all the opportunity in the world and continues to improve. I'd try to trade something else for Russell.

Trade: giving Lavine getting D'Russel. Up to approve, down to disapprove. thx! merrychrismahanukwanzka

He's gone beast mode! Like a new version of Kevin Durant!

Upvote for Crowder, downvote for Lavine

What do you think of LaVine's upside going forward? Is he gonna be "just" an efficient shooter/scorer or is there more upside in the defensive and ballhandling areas? Easy to forget he's just 21.

Hitting 3's and scoring point at such an efficient rate

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