Matisse Thybulle will miss the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to knee maintenance, impacting the Portland Trail Blazers' lineup. Thybulle's veteran presence is seen as a potential trade asset as the Blazers focus on rebuilding.

Shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe is expected to play after a strong debut, while backup center Robert Williams III's status remains uncertain. The Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards and bolstered by Julius Randle, are poised to challenge the struggling Trail Blazers, who have a better road record than at home.