The Minnesota Timberwolves have been stuck in the Play-In picture of the Western Conference all season long. Their acquisition of Julius Randle hasn't worked out well this season, with their record being 27-21.

On Thursday, the NBA All-Star Game reserves were announced. As always, people debated whether the correct players were selected and who got snubbed. One of those players who received the short end of the stick is Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle exited during the second quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday night's game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City due to right groin soreness.

Exactly a year prior to his long-awaited MSG return, the highest mark of Julius Randle’s tenure was taking shape.

Anthony Edwards dominated the struggling Knicks, who were again outplayed in the fourth quarter, again barraged by 3-pointers and again lost handily, 116-99, Friday night to the Timberwolves.

DeAndre Hunter had a career-high 35 points and Keaton Wallace added 13 for the Hawks, who played without leading scorer and NBA assist leader Trae Young

Friday’s game was a far cry from Dec. 19, when the Knicks dominated the Timberwolves in Minnesota, 133-107. That night, Edwards scored just 17 points on 16 shots, deferring to Randle, who was still acclimating to his new team after the trade.

DeAndre Hunter had a career-high 35 points and Keaton Wallace added 13 for the Hawks, who played without leading scorer and NBA assist leader Trae Young (hamstring) and starters Dyson Daniels (ankle) and Jalen Johnson (shoulder).

Anthony Edwards scored 23 points, Julius Randle added 20 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 100-92 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night in Minneapolis.

Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and Julius Randle added 20 to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hold off the short-handed Atlanta Hawks 100-92

DeAndre Hunter had a career-high 35 points and Keaton Wallace added 13 for the Hawks, who played without leading scorer and NBA assist leader Trae Young (hamstring) and starters Dyson Daniels (ankle) and Jalen Johnson (shoulder).

Inside the NBA Analyst Kenny Smith issues a question for Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young after this year's All-Star snub.