Ayo Dosunmu
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May 3, 2026
Questionable for Game 1
Dosunmu (calf) is questionable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs on Monday.
Analysis
Dosunmu was held out of Thursday's Game 6 win over the Nuggets in the first round due to right calf soreness, and he may miss a second consecutive contest. Terrence Shannon would likely continue seeing a significant bump in minutes if Dosunmu is ruled out, though Bones Hyland could also see increased playing time.
May 2, 2026
Considered day-to-day
Head coach Chris Finch told reporters Saturday that Dosunmu is considered "day-to-day" due to his right calf injury, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis
Dosunmu's calf injury prevented him from playing in the Timberwolves' Game 6 victory against the Nuggets on Thursday. Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs kicks off Monday, and Dosunmu could join Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) and Anthony Edwards (knee) on the sidelines for that contest. If Dosunmu is not cleared to play, then Terrence Shannon, Bones Hyland and Jaylen Clark would be in line for expanded roles alongside Mike Conley and Jaden McDaniels.
May 1, 2026
Downgraded to out for Game 6
Dosunmu (calf) is out for Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Nuggets on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Analysis
This is a devastating loss for the Timberwolves, who will also be without Anthony Edwards (knee), Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) and Kyle Anderson (illness) on Thursday. There should be plenty of minutes available in the backcourt for Terrence Shannon and Bones Hyland in Dosunmu's absence.
April 30, 2026
Considered game-time call
Dosunmu (calf) is a game-time decision for Thursday's Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against Denver, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis
Dosunmu was added to the injury report earlier in the day after experiencing calf soreness. The Timberwolves will presumably wait to see how he feels during warmups before providing an update on his status.
April 30, 2026
Late addition to injury report
Dosunmu (calf) is questionable for Thursday's Game 6 against the Nuggets.
Analysis
Dosunmu is a late addition to the injury report, joining Bones Hyland (knee) as questionable. With Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) out, Dosunmu has stepped up and turned into a go-to player for Minnesota. If Dosunmu and Hyland are in street clothes Thursday, Terrence Shannon, Jaylen Clark and Julian Phillips would likely be thrust into expanded roles.
April 28, 2026
Regressive impact in loss
Dosunmu closed Monday's 125-113 loss to Denver in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 18 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 38 minutes.
Analysis
Amid absences from Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles), the Timberwolves have relied heavily on Dosunmu, and his results have often been the difference between victory and defeat. Although he was accurate from the floor, the Nuggets were successful in defending him and curtailing his production. A better result from Dosunmu will be essential in closing out this series.
April 28, 2026
Named starter for Game 5
Dosunmu is starting Monday's Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series against Denver.
Analysis
Dosunmu was clearly up for the challenge in Game 4 after Anthony Edwards went down with a knee injury. The Illinois product finished with a career-high 43 points in 42 minutes, leading the Timberwolves to a 3-1 series advantage. Minnesota will need more of the same in Game 5, as the Timberwolves will be without the services of Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles).
