Timberwolves vs Bulls Injury Report And Game Preview
Nov 14, 2026 7:20 PM

Who is in the lineup for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Chicago Bulls?

The Minnesota Timberwolves look to add to their win streak on Saturday when they host the Chicago Bulls. The game begins at 8 PM ET and will air on DAZN-MINm CHSN, and CHSN-App.

The Timberwolves have won five straight, knocking off the Dallas Mavericks, 133-94, in their last contest. They are 9-3 on the year, 5th in the West. This is their third game on an eight-game home stand.

The Bulls are coming off a 125-117 victory in overtime against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, marking their second win on the season. They are 2-9 on the year, 14th in the East. This is the start of a three game road trip for Chicago.

This is the first of two meetings between the two teams.

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Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

Joan Beringer remains AVAILABLE and will continue to wear a face mask. Beringer has yet to miss a game this season. He is averaging 6.3 points and 6.4 rebounds in 12 games this year.

Anthony Edwards is still OUT after undergoing right knee arthroscopy. He underwent the procedure on October 29 and is expected to miss up to two months.

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Donte DiVincenzo also remains OUT after undergoing right Achilles tendon surgery in April. He is hopeful to return at some point in the season.

The Timberwolves will start LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga, Jaden McDaniels, Ayo Dosunmu, and Rudy Gobert.

Minnesota can go five players deep off the bench, with Bones Hyland, Joan Beringer, Terrence Shannon Jr., Jaylen Clark, and Trey Lyles all getting playing time.

Minnesota is 7th in offense and 1st in defense.

Chicago Bulls Injury Report

Nic Claxton is QUESTIONABLE with left hamstring injury management. He's played the last three games, but missed the first eight and it is unclear if he'll play on the back-to-back. He logged 21 minutes against the Hawks, scoring two points and grabbing six rebounds. 

Norman Powell is QUESTIONABLE with low back injury management. He missed two games before returning to the lineup against the Hawks. He played 31 minutes and scored 33 points. 

Jalen Smith is QUESTIONABLE with a left finger sprain. He has yet to miss a game this season. He is averaging 13 points, 7.8 rebounds, and two assists in 11 games this season. 

Caleb Wilson is OUT with a right metacarpal fracture. He suffered the injury on November 11and is set to miss at least four to six weeks. 

Tobe Awaka is OUT with disc irritation. He's played in four games this season. 

Jaylin Seller is OUT on a G League two-way deal while Dailyn Swain is OUT on G League assignment. 

The Bulls started Isaac Okoro, Josh Giddey, Jalen Smith, Norman Powell and Matas Buzelis against the Hawks. 

Buddy Hield, Patrick Williams, Nic Claxton, and Tre Jones all played more than 14 minutes. 

Chicago has the 26th ranked offense and the 30th ranked defense.

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