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Luke Ridnour | Guard

Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
Age / DOB:  (32) / 2/13/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 173
College: Oregon
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Rick Adelman stressed the importance of the Wolves' adding a starting-caliber SG this summer.
"It's too hard to play point guards at that spot," said Adelman. "Luke [Ridnour] is overmatched all the time playing bigger two-guards.We have to find a way to get more size there." Brandon Roy's chronically damaged knees make his return unlikely, and it sounds like Minnesota will address their need via free agency or a trade. Apr 14 - 10:13 AM
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

Veteran guard Luke Ridnour made just 1-of-6 shots vs. Detroit, finishing with five points in 20 minutes.

He added three assists and two steals but his playing time was dampened by his own poor play and the red-hot shooting of J.J. Barea (20 points). If you own Ridnour, single-digit duds are simply part of the equation.
Apr 6 - 11:01 PM
Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

Luke Ridnour hit just 1-of-7 shots for two points, one assist and two steals in 20 minutes of Monday's win over Boston.

J.J. Barea scored 11 and Alexey Shved had nine points tonight off the bench, but as long as Ridnour is starting, he's the most reliable of this bunch. Ridnour had just seven points in his previous game, but had scored between 11 and 15 in the three leading up to that one.
Related: J.J. Barea, Alexey Shved
Apr 2 - 12:10 AM
Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

Luke Ridnour hit 6-of-7 shots and two 3-pointers for 15 points, three assists and three steals in another start on Tuesday.

He still appears to be locked and loaded into the starting shooting guard job and likely would have played more minutes tonight had the Wolves not been up more than 20 heading into the fourth quarter. With the Wolves' great schedule, Ridnour is worth a look in many leagues despite his inconsistency.
Mar 26 - 10:39 PM
Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

Luke Ridnour scored 12 points on 4-of-8 shooting (no threes) with two rebounds and seven assists in Friday's blowout win against the Suns.

Ridnour logged 30 minutes and by that measure his role appears to be safe, but with Chase Budinger returning it could crowd things on the wings. As a borderline play in 12-team formats, he's worth owning due to the Wolves' strong schedule but he's not a must-own player.
Mar 23 - 1:32 AM
Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

Luke Ridnour shot 7-of-10 from the field for 19 points during Thursday's 116-94 loss to the Lakers, adding one board, four assists, one steal, three blocks and two 3-pointers.

He turned in a nice February with averages of 13 points, 0.9 triples and 1.0 steals. Ridnour played 32 minutes per game in his last 12 games and he's locked as a key role player for Minnesota. Alexey Shved had a 1-of-8 shooting performance for just five points in 20 minutes and has clearly lost most of his luster.
Related: Alexey Shved
Mar 1 - 1:26 AM
Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

A source told Yahoo! Sports that the Wolves are not shopping Luke Ridnour, contrary to previous reports.

The Wolves have a wealth of point guards now that everyone is healthy, and while they'd love to find a taker for one, it's not that simple. They'll explore the market all the way through the deadline.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Feb 19 - 1:36 PM
Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

A source tells 1500 ESPN that the Knicks are "one of several teams" with interest in Luke Ridnour.

Ridnour is widely considered one of the players most likely to be moved by Thursday's deadline. This is the second time he's been linked to the Knicks while the Jazz, Celtics and Sixers could also show interest. If Ridnour lands in New York, he'll be taking a massive hit in minutes and shot opportunities while playing behind Raymond Felton.
Related: Knicks
Source: 1500 ESPN
Feb 15 - 3:30 PM
Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

Luke Ridnour stayed hot on Wednesday with 18 points, three rebounds, two assists and two 3-pointers on 7-of-15 shooting.

Ridnour has hit double digits in six straight games as the team's starting shooting guard, and is averaging 17.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.0 steals and a 3-pointer on 56 percent shooting over his last five games. He also hasn't missed a free throw since Jan. 13, but is a serious trade candidate, which would free up Alexey Shved to take over the starting SG duties in Minnesota, while also potentially killing Ridnour's value, depending on where he lands. Shved failed to score tonight in just 11 minutes, and Ridnour remains a must-own player for now. But owners have to be ready for a potential trade to go down, which would likely make Shved a strong pickup if it happens.
Related: Alexey Shved
Feb 14 - 12:52 AM
Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

A source tells HoopsWorld's Alex Kennedy that the Knicks have expressed interest in Timberwolves PG Luke Ridnour.

Ridnour has also been linked to the Jazz, although the Knicks are an interesting option. Despite adding three point guards in the offseason, the Knicks could use a PG to help spell Raymond Felton while not overtaxing Jason Kidd. Obviously, this wouldn't exactly boost Ridnour's trade value. Owners should take this report, as with all trade rumors, with a very large grain of salt and should continue to deploy Ridnour while he's hot.
Related: Knicks
Source: Alex Kennedy on Twitter
Feb 13 - 2:41 PM
Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

Luke Ridnour kept his foot on the gas with 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting (including a three) with four rebounds, three assists, and one steal in Monday's win over the Cavs.

Ridnour has been on fire lately and it's certainly possible that the Wolves are encouraging him to enhance his trade value. He has been linked to the Jazz, which would be a beneficial landing spot, and regardless he should be owned right now while he is hot.
Feb 12 - 12:38 AM
Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

Luke Ridnour scored 20 points on 9-of-15 shooting (no threes) with two rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 36 minutes on Friday against the Knicks.

Ridnour hasn't been a consistent asset lately but it's possible the Wolves give him extra run so he can enhance his trade value. Give him a look and hope that if you pick him up he gets traded to a less crowded situation.
Feb 9 - 2:58 AM
Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

ESPN 1500 reports that a potential trade sending Luke Ridnour to the Jazz would likely include disgruntled veteran Raja Bell.

Bell has been exiled by the Jazz all season, and although the two sides were believed to be negotiating a buyout, there have been no reports of progress between the two sides. Bell would give the Timberwolves help at shooting guard, and it wouldn't surprise us to see Minny move one of its spare point guards with all of the injuries the team has incurred this year.
Related: Jazz, Raja Bell
Source: ESPN 1500
Feb 8 - 8:38 AM
Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

A source tells Chris Sheridan that the Timberwolves are shopping Luke Ridnour.

With Ricky Rubio (knee) finally rounding into form and off his minutes cap, Ridnour is becoming expendable. The rebuilding Wolves would be well-served to get 24-year-old shooting guard prospect Alexey Shved more minutes also. Sheridan suggests the Jazz, who are without Mo Williams (thumb) for at least another few weeks, as a possible trade partner.
Related: Jazz
Source: Sheridanhoops.com
Feb 7 - 5:59 PM
Luke Ridnour - G - Timberwolves

Luke Ridnour scored four points on 2-of-7 shooting with two assists, one steal, and one block in 25 minutes on Friday against the Lakers.

Ridnour got torched by Kobe repeatedly tonight, and with Alexey Shved (18 points, six assists) turning it on owners can move on to a hot free agent in standard formats.
Related: Alexey Shved
Feb 2 - 2:19 AM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Ricky Rubio
2J.J. Barea
SG1Luke Ridnour
2Alexey Shved
3Malcolm Lee
SF1Andrei Kirilenko
2Mickael Gelabale
3Chase Budinger
PF1Kevin Love
2Derrick Williams
3Dante Cunningham
C1Nikola Pekovic
2Greg Stiemsma
3Chris Johnson