| 3/5/2013 8:47:00 PM |
Description: The NBA has downgraded the flagrant foul Timberwolves guard J.J. Barea was assessed Monday against the Heat to a flagrant-1. | Insight: During the fourth quarter Monday, Heat guard Ray Allen turned his back to an advancing Barea to protect the ball on the perimeter and used his left arm to push Barea backwards. The Timberwolves guard lost his temper and checked Allen on an ensuing drive to the basket, but it was hardly a flagrant-2. This ensures that Barea has avoided a fine or suspension. | | |
| 2/11/2013 12:06:00 PM |
Description: Timberwolves guard J.J. Barea is questionable for Monday's game against Cleveland after hurting his foot on Friday and missing Sunday's game with Memphis. | Insight: Barea has only averaged about 23 minutes per game but produced pretty good numbers - 11.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 4.4 apg. | | |
| 2/10/2013 12:14:00 PM |
Description: Timberwolves guard J.J. Barea is questionable for Sunday's game at Memphis after hurting his foot on Friday. He'll work out pregame to see if he can go. | Insight: Barea (11.4 ppg, 4.4 apg) has only missed seven games this season. If he misses Sunday's game, fantasy owners can expect Ricky Rubio (6.6 ppg, 6.3 apg) and Luke Ridnour (11.9 ppg) to pick up most of the slack. | | |
| 2/9/2013 4:01:00 PM |
Description: Timberwolves guard J.J. Barea is questionable for Sunday's game at Memphis after hurting his foot on Friday. | Insight: Technically Barea (11.4 ppg, 4.4 apg) has only missed seven games this season but it feels like he's missed a lot more. If he misses Sunday's game, fantasy owners can expect Ricky Rubio (6.6 ppg, 6.3 apg) and Luke Ridnour (11.9 ppg) to pick up most of the slack. | | |
| Hot | 1/26/2013 7:03:00 PM |
Description: Minnesota point guard J.J. Barea (quad) will not have any restrictions Saturday after bruising his quad last night. | Insight: Barea is averaging 12.7 points, 5.1 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 threes in 22.5 minutes per game in seven games since returning from a two-game injury absence. | | |
| Hot | 1/15/2013 4:28:00 PM |
Description: Minnesota point guard J.J. Barea has scored 36 points with 11 assists, five rebounds, five threes and a perfect free-throw percentage (11-of-11) in two games since returning from a back injury. | Insight: Barea has played 23 minutes per game in that time, identical to his season average. His return has meant less playing time for Alexey Shved. The rookie has only played 24 mpg in the last two games. | | |
| 1/13/2013 6:43:00 PM |
Description: Minnesota point guard J.J. Barea is back in the lineup after missing two games with a back injury. | Insight: Barea's return means fewer minutes for Alexey Shved (11.2 ppg, 4.7 apg). Plan your fantasy lineups accordingly. | | |
| 1/12/2013 4:41:00 PM |
Description: Timberwolves acting head coach Terry Porter said there's a chance guard J.J. Barea (back) will return to action Sunday. SOURCE: Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune | Insight: Barea is averaging 10.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.0 threes in just 23 minutes per game this season but he's unlikely to get more playing time than that, especially once Ricky Rubio returns to unlimited minutes. | | |
| 1/11/2013 6:48:00 PM |
Description: Timberwolves guard J.J. Barea isn't available for Friday night's game in New Orleans. He's been battling back issues. | Insight: Barea missed Wednesday's game as well. Alexey Shved (11.2 ppg, 4.7 apg) should see an uptick in minutes tonight with Barea on the sidelines. | | |
| 1/9/2013 7:48:00 PM |
Description: Minnesota point guard J.J. Barea won't be in the lineup Wednesday against the Thunder. Barea has a back injury. | Insight: Barea is coming off a very poor shooting night against the Hawks on Tuesday night (2-for-10). Ricky Rubio is still on a minutes limit (and coming off a back injury of his own) so Luke Ridnour is the only T-Wolves point guard you can count on tonight against OKC. | | |
| 11/30/2012 11:14:00 PM |
Description: Timberwolves guard J.J. Barea had 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting Friday against the Bucks. | Insight: Barea started for the first time this season in place of Malcolm Lee. Lee was a DNP-CD. | | |
| 11/16/2012 5:56:00 PM |
Description: Timberwolves guard J.J. Barea (foot) will miss Friday's game against Golden State. | Insight: Barea hasn't played in a game since last Wednesday. Luke Ridnour will continue to see most of the playing time at point guard in Barea's absence. | | |
| 11/14/2012 6:45:00 PM |
Description: Still struggling with a sprained foot, Minnesota guard J.J. Barea won't be in uniform Wednesday against Charlotte. | Insight: Barea hasn't played in a game since last Wednesday. Luke Ridnour will continue to see most of the playing time at point guard in Barea's absence. | | |
| 11/12/2012 9:32:00 PM |
Description: Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman is hoping to have injured point guard J.J. Barea back for Wednesday's game versus Charlotte. Barea has been out with a sprained foot. | Insight: Barea plays behind Luke Ridnour so even when he's healthy he doesn't offer much fantasy value. Minnesota is playing without him tonight against Dallas. | | |
| 11/9/2012 1:43:00 PM |
Description: Minnesota point guard J.J. Barea is questionable for Friday's game against Indiana | Insight: The Timberwolves guard has been all over the map this season, scoring 21 points in one game and six in the next. He's averaging 9.3 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 4.3 apg. but will only keep his decent value until Ricky Rubio returns to the lineup in December. | | |
| 11/5/2012 6:53:00 PM |
Description: Minnesota point guard J.J. Barea (concussion) is active Monday. | Insight: Barea only played 7:35 in Sunday's game after suffering a minor concussion. The point guard still managed to score nine points before exiting after scoring 21 points in the opener. | | |
| 11/5/2012 4:15:00 PM |
Description: Minnesota point guard J.J. Barea is hoping to suit up for Monday night's clash in Brooklyn despite sustaining a mild concussion Sunday against Toronto. | Insight: Barea is off to a hot start. He scored 21 points off the bench during Friday night's season opener and already had nine points in just eight minutes before the concussion forced him out of Sunday's game. Rookie point guard Alexey Shved could see more minutes than usual if Barea sits out. | | |
| 11/3/2012 10:07:00 AM |
Description: Timberwolves guard J.J. Barea led the team in scoring with 21 points on 6-of-11 shooting in 28 minutes off the bench Friday night in the season opener. | Insight: Barea is playing behind Luke Ridnour and Brandon Roy at the guard spots but he's the backup for both players and will likely lead the team in minutes off the bench. | | |
| 4/5/2012 2:41:00 PM |
Description: Despite a productive evening Wednesday night against Golden State, J.J. Barea says he still isn't feeling 100 percent. Before Wednesday, Barea had missed the previous four games with a thigh injury. | Insight: Who cares if he's not 100 percent? He still put up 15 points and eight assists Wednesday and right now he's the only healthy point guard the Timberwolves have (Luke Ridnour and Ricky Rubio are both injured). Barea should continue to be productive while he plays through the pain. | | |
| 4/4/2012 10:33:00 PM |
Description: J.J. Barea returned and started for the Timberwolves in place of Luke Ridnour. Barea played 37 minutes, scored 15 points, had six rebounds and dished out eight assists. However, he also had seven turnovers and went 6-for-15 from the field. | Insight: Mostly good with a little bad for Barea on Wednesday. Still, you have to like the 37 minutes played. If Barea keeps starting for the Timberwolves, you've got to start him on your fantasy team. | | |
