Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle exited during the second quarter and was later ruled out for the remainder of Thursday night's game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City due to a groin soreness.

Mike Conley is listed as questionable with a right thumb sprain. If the Wolves choose to exercise caution with their 37-year-old point guard on the second night of a back-to-back,

Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards is fit for their game against the Utah Jazz on January 30. With teammates Terrence Shannon and Donte DiVincenzo sidelined, Edwards' scoring prowess will be critical.

Karl-Anthony Towns‘s trade to and emergence in New York all but dimmed the future of their injured center, Mitchell Robinson, who the Knicks could trade soon.

NBA trades are not all that uncommon, but when they involve superstar players, it certainly is big news and can be unexpected.

Minnesota looks to finish of the second night of a back-to-back as they head into Salt Lake City to take on the Jazz. Can Minnesota avoid stumbling against an inferior team on the road and extend their winning streak to five games?

Minnesota Timberwolves (26-21, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (10-35, 15th in the Western Conference)

The Timberwolves trailed for much of the night, but rallied near the end of the third quarter for an 81-77 advantage.

Tempers flared and the Minnesota Timberwolves responded.

For those still holding onto optimism regarding the Phoenix Suns' chances at becoming a contender this season, they continue to test your faith.

Naz Reid has been ruled for Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center in Phoenix due to illness, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch told reporters pregame. Rob Dillingham, who was also questionable due to illness, is available. Kevin Durant (thumb), who was a gametime decision, is available for the Suns.

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 33 points and Devin Booker produced 28 with eight assists but the Phoenix Suns fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 121-113, on Wednesday. The loss snapped Phoenix's three-game win streak and extended Minnesota's win streak to four.