The Timberwolves waived Nix on Friday, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
The Timberwolves let go of the 22-year-old to make room for Tristen Newton on a two-way pact. Nix missed an extended period due to an ankle injury, and he averaged 0.3 points and 1.3 rebounds across 4.3 minutes per contest in only three regular-season appearances during the 2024-25 campaign. The fourth-year guard spent the majority of his time with the G League's Iowa Wolves, with whom he averaged 22.1 points, 7.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 2.9 steals and 1.1 blocks across 34.8 minutes per game in 10 outings.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Green light for Tuesday
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Nix (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Nix has missed nine straight games due to an ankle injury but will be available off the bench Tuesday if needed. He's not currently involved in the team's rotation, appearing in three games so far this season.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Questionable for Tuesday
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Nix (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
A sprained right ankle has prevented Nix from playing in the Timberwolves' last nine games. He's appeared in only three games for Minnesota and didn't play more than six minutes off the bench in either of those contests.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Still sidelined
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Nix (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Nix hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Dec. 6 and has been tending to a sprained right ankle. His absence should have minimal impact on the Timberwolves' rotation.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Not playing Friday
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Nix (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Nix isn't a regular in the Timberwolves' rotation, so he's not expected to have a large role even if fit. His next chance to play will come against the Spurs on Sunday.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Out again Wednesday
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Nix (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against Dallas.
A right ankle sprain will keep Nix out for a second straight game, but his absence shouldn't have any impact on Minnesota's rotation. The two-way guard has appeared in just three games all season for the Timberwolves, logging 13 total minutes.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Ruled out Monday
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NIx (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Nix will sit out Monday after sustaining a sprained right ankle during the Iowa Wolves' G League loss to the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Saturday. The two-way guard has seen minimal playing time at the NBA level this season, and his absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Iffy for Monday
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Nix is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks with a right ankle sprain.
Nix presumably suffered the injury while playing for the G League's Iowa Wolves in Saturday's 117-104 loss to the Sioux Falls Skyforce. The two-way guard has made just three appearances at the NBA level all season, playing 13 minutes in total.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Back to NBA club
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Minnesota recalled Nix from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Wednesday.
Nix posted 20 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals earlier Wednesday during Iowa's win over the Motor City Cruise. Nix has yet to appear in an NBA game this season after making 15 appearances for Minnesota in 2023-24.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Inks two-way contract
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Nix signed a two-way contract with the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Nix will be on a two-way deal with Minnesota for a second consecutive season after appearing in 15 games with the T-Wolves in 2023-24. Considering he played sparingly last season and Minnesota used its first-round pick on a point guard in Rob Dillingham, Nix will likely spend most of the upcoming season in the G League.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Transferred to NBA club
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Minnesota transferred Nix from the G League's Iowa Wolves to the Timberwolves on Monday.
Minnesota is dealing with numerous absences before Monday's game in Utah, so Nix has been recalled and will provide emergency depth. However, he's made only 12 NBA appearances this season and has played double-digit minutes just once.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Promoted to main roster
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Nix was recalled from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Monday.
Nix has logged just 21 total minutes across six appearances for Minnesota this season. The Minnesota backcourt is set to be fully healthy Tuesday, so Nix is unlikely to factor into the rotation.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Returns to NBA
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The Timberwolves transferred Nix to the NBA roster from the Iowa Wolves of the G League on Saturday.
Nix is averaging 1.3 points in 3.5 minutes across his previous six NBA appearances this season. He is unlikely to receive significant minutes for Minnesota.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Back to NBA
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Minnesota transferred Nix to the NBA club from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Wednesday.
Nix, Luka Garza, Josh Minott and Wendell Moore were all sent to the G League earlier Wednesday to presumably practice but have since returned to the NBA club. Nix has appeared in four NBA games this season but has yet to play more than three minutes in any contest.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Inks two-way deal
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The Timberwolves signed Nix to a two-way contract Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
After Minnesota released Matt Ryan, Nix was able to take his two-way spot. Nix has made 81 NBA appearances across two seasons with Houston but will split time between the NBA and G League in 2023-24.
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Timberwolves' Daishen Nix: Joins Minnesota
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Nix agreed to a one-year deal with the Timberwolves on Sunday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Nix, who spent his first two seasons in the NBA with the Rockets, will continue his career in Minnesota, presumably joining the Timberwolves on an Exhibit 10 deal. He appeared in 57 games (seven starts) in 2022-23, averaging 4.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 16.0 minutes. He'll have an uphill battle to earn a spot on the Wolves' opening night roster.
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Rockets' Daishen Nix: Fails to score in 11 minutes
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Nix notched zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound and two assists over 11 minutes during Sunday's 134-109 loss to the Lakers.
Nix was a non-factor in the loss, continuing what has been an underwhelming stretch of games. He has failed to score in double figures since late February, despite the fact he has been a part of the rotation on most nights. While the Rockets are clearly building for the future, it is unlikely Nix features heavily in their long-term plans. His fantasy value is basically non-existent at this point.
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Rockets' Daishen Nix: Scores nine off bench
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Nix recorded nine points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes during Friday's 151-114 loss to Memphis.
Nix's minutes have been fairly low, but he was able to get a good chunk of minutes in garbage time Friday. The Rockets have a back-to-back set coming up starting Sunday, so he could be a candidate to see more minutes if the Rockets sit some veterans.
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Rockets' Daishen Nix: Heads back to bench
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Nix will move back to the bench Saturday against the Bulls, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Kevin Porter (thigh contusion) is returning from a one-game absence, so there are no surprises here. Nix did not take advantage of his expanded opportunity Thursday versus Indiana, as he was held to six points on 25 percent shooting in 35 minutes.
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Rockets' Daishen Nix: Fails to deliver in start
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Nix chipped in six points (3-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists across 35 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 134-125 overtime loss to Indiana.
Nix moved into the starting lineup Thursday, replacing Kevin Porter, who was ruled out due to a thigh injury. Despite playing 35 minutes, Nix failed to come through with the goods. While TyTy Washington continues to bide his time on the bench, head coach Stephen Silas has thus far refused to shake up the team's rotation. As long as Nix continues to log meaningful minutes, he is at least worth a look in deeper formats.
