Timberwolves' Joan Beringer sidelined with nasal fracture against Pelicans

Joan Beringer of the Minnesota Timberwolves exited the game against the New Orleans Pelicans after suffering a nasal fracture. The injury occurred when he took an elbow to the face, resulting in bleeding. He contributed two points and three rebounds in seven minutes before being ruled out for the remainder of the NBA Cup clash. The Timberwolves will need to adjust their frontcourt depth if Beringer misses additional games, with Trey Lyles likely stepping in as a backup to Rudy Gobert. The Timberwolves are scheduled to face the Utah Jazz next on Sunday, initiating an eight-game homestand.

• 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves’ Joan Beringer exits Pelican clash with nasal injury