Sion James News: Retreating to bench vs. Minnesota

James won't start in Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

After starting Thursday's loss to Orlando, the rookie will retreat to the bench in favor of Collin Sexton. Over five regular-season appearances (one start), James has averaged 8.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists while shooting 63.6 percent from the field in 21.4 minutes per contest.