Bones Hyland

Bones Hyland plays ahead of Rob Dillingham in opener

Bones Hyland saw eight minutes of action late in Minnesota's win over Portland on Wednesday, scoring two points (1-of-2 FG, 0-of-1 3Pt) with two rebounds and one assist. Head coach Chris Finch noted he opted for Hyland over rookie Rob Dillingham in that spot because he felt Hyland "could handle (the ball) out there and could stand up to some of the (Blazers) drives," per the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Fantasy Impact

While Hyland's overall role seems minimal barring injuries, it is noteworthy that he received playing time over Dillingham, the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft who was expected to see minutes. Minnesota's point guard rotation appears unsettled, which could create a path for Hyland to earn more consistent playing time off the bench as the season progresses.