Austin Rivers (illness) out for Timberwolves' Sunday contest

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers (illness) will not play in Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

What It Means:

Rivers will miss his sixth straight game with an illness. Expect Nickeil Alexander-Walker to play a backup role on Sunday.

Per Rotogrinders' Court IQ in 302.9 minutes this season, Alexander-Walker is averaging 0.72 FanDuel points per minute.