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SB Nation Reacts: Turn off the injury option

As the season is just days away from kicking off, we asked you all for the last time. Your answer? “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are injured beyond measure. It…

By Leo Sun · Canis Hoopus

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Writer Leo Sun highlights that Minnesota Timberwolves fans identified injuries as their greatest concern entering the new season.
The writer notes that injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo hurt Minnesota's 2-4 series loss to the Spurs.
Leo Sun emphasizes depth concerns behind Rudy Gobert in the Timberwolves' frontcourt rotation.

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Leo Sun of Canis Hoopus reports on a recent SB Nation Reacts fan survey, revealing that Minnesota Timberwolves fans consider injuries and player availability to be their greatest fear ahead of the upcoming season.

The writer notes that past injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo impacted their 2026 playoff series loss to the San Antonio Spurs, while highlighting frontcourt depth concerns behind center Rudy Gobert.

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