The good news is that Dillingham is available. Without Donte DiVincenzo (toe) in recent weeks, Dillingham has been a key piece of the rotation, playing over 10 minutes in five of his last six games. Dillingham is averaging 5.0 points, 1.8 assists and 1.0 rebounds per game this season, and he's scored in double digits in three of his last six games.

Timberwolves forward Naz Reid has been added to the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. He's questionable to play due to illness.

Reid’s New Jersey high school retired his uniform number Thursday, and he had a big game at Madison Square Garden the next night.

After getting his high school jersey retired, Asbury Park native Naz Reid reflects on his time back in the Garden State.

Iffy due to illness

Naz Reid clapped back at a heckling fan, saying, "I'll smack the sh*t outta you," during the Timberwolves' loss to the Grizzlies.

In an era of NBA basketball that has seen the likes of LeBron James have a fan get ejected, one must wonder if Minnesota ... to challenge Reid a bit and heckle him. Naz Reid (Photo: Justin Ford ...

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) shoots at the basket as Boston Celtics forwards Xavier Tillman (26) and Jayson Tatum (0) defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) AP

The Minnesota Timberwolves are at the New York Knicks Friday night, and it’s a homecoming of sorts for Naz Reid. Reid is from New Jersey, and was back at his old high school, Roselle Catholic, for a special honor on Thursday.

Perhaps Grant provides Minnesota the ability to stay above the luxury tax AND eventually sign Naz Reid long term. Regardless, it would put a team on the floor that would benefit the Timberwolves ...

“Naz is like a brother to me ... Rudy followed Reid to Louisiana State, and he moved to Minnesota to support Reid as he began his pro career before he died of leukemia in April 2022.

If your fantasy hoops squad is in need of a boost, here are eight widely-available players worth a closer look.