Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors Injury Report and Game Preview
Oct 25, 2026 5:28 PM

A big showdown between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors.

It’s a battle of undefeated teams as the Minnesota Timberwolves host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday evening. The game starts at 7 PM ET and will air on NBA TV, DAZN-MIN, TSN, and TSN+.

The Timberwolves are undefeated at 2-0 with blowout victories on the road against the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic. They’re now at the Target Center for their home opener against the Raptors before hitting the road once again on Monday.

The Raptors are also 2-0 on the season, blowing out the Chicago Bulls on opening night before handling the Washington Wizards on the road. This is their second straight game on the road before they return home.

This is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.

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Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

Donte DiVincenzo is OUT after undergoing right Achilles tendon surgery in April. He suffered the injury in game four of the first round of the NBA playoffs. He is hopeful to return this season.

The Timberwolves will once again start LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Jonathan Kuminga, and Rudy Gobert. After scoring 45 points on opening night against the Heat, Edwards was held to just 15 points against the Magic. All five starters scored in double figures against the Magic.

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Ayo Dosunmu, Terrence Shannon Jr., Trey Lyles, Joan Beringer, and Bones Hyland have been the top players off the bench for Minnesota early in the season.

The Timberwolves have the sixth-best offense in the league through two games, and the third-best defense in the league.

Toronto Raptors Injury Report

Nate Bittle is OUT with a right foot avulsion fracture. Signed as an undrafted free agent, Bittle has yet to make his NBA debut.

Malachi Smith is OUT on a G-League two-way deal. He has yet to play this season. He spent his rookie season with the Brooklyn Nets, appearing in 15 games and averaging 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists.

The Raptors will start Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Kawhi Leonard, and Jakob Poeltl. Barnes is averaging 25.5 points, ten rebounds, and five assists through two games. Leonard is averaging 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in two games in his return season to Toronto.

Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walter, Collin Murray-Boyles, and Jamison Battle are the top players off the bench.

The Raptors have the top defense in the league through two games. They have an 88.6 defensive rating. They have the 11th best offense.

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