Julian Phillips News, Rumors, Updates - Minnesota Timberwolves

Back with parent club The Timberwolves recalled Phillips from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Thursday.

Impact Phillips has rejoined the Timberwolves ahead of Friday's game against the Trail Blazers but isn't expected to be featured in the rotation. He saw extended run for Iowa in its most recent game Wednesday, finishing with 39 points (18-26 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 40 minutes in a 132-110 win over the Salt Lake City Stars.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Plays garbage time in debut Phillips (wrist) played the final 4:13 of Sunday's 115-96 loss to the Clippers, finishing with two points (1-1 FG).

Impact Before the Timberwolves acquired him from the Bulls on Thursday, Phillips had missed a game due to a right wrist sprain, but he made enough progress in his recovery from his injury over the weekend to get the green light to make his Minnesota debut Sunday. Phillips didn't see the court until the Clippers had the win well in hand, and the 22-year-old forward seems likely to find himself outside of the rotation while Minnesota has all of its key contributors available.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to make T-Wolves debut Phillips (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against the Clippers.

Impact The Timberwolves acquired Phillips and Ayo Dosunmu from the Bulls on Thursday. The former was originally tabbed as questionable for Sunday's game due to a right wrist sprain, but Phillips has been given the green light to make his debut with Minnesota. He averaged 9.5 minutes per game off the bench with the Bulls and will provide the Timberwolves with frontcourt depth behind Naz Reid, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Phillips (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Phillips was traded from Chicago to Minnesota on Thursday, though he's still dealing with a right wrist sprain and may have to wait to make his Timberwolves debut. The 22-year-old forward isn't guaranteed meaningful playing time for Minnesota but will provide depth in the frontcourt. Over 35 regular-season appearances (two starts) for Chicago before the trade, he averaged 2.8 points in 9.5 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves welcome former Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu to rotation after trade

The first game Ayo Dosunmu plays in for the Minnesota Timberwolves will be his first for a team outside his home state

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Phillips (recently traded) will not play Friday against the Pelicans.

Impact Phillips was acquired from Chicago on Thursday and will not play until his trade is finalized. He averaged just 9.5 minutes per game in a limited role with the Bulls, and he is not expected to see significant playing time in Minnesota initially.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves acquire Ayo Dosunmu for scoring depth in trade-deadline deal with Bulls

The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu from the Chicago Bulls

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

BREAKING: Ayo Dosunmu Traded to the Timberwolves The Bulls have traded Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips to the Timberwolves for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round picks.

FEBRUARY 5 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Traded to Minnesota The Bulls traded Phillips (wrist) to the Timberwolves in exchange for Rob Dillingham and Leonard Miller, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports. Ayo Dosunmu was also sent to Minne...

Impact Phillips spent the past three seasons in Chicago, but he was never able to carve out a consistent role. Across 154 career regular-season appearances, he averaged just 11.6 minutes per contest. Minutes won't be easy to come by in Minnesota, so his fantasy outlook remains bleak. He can be considered questionable to debut Friday against the Pelicans.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as an extremely hectic NBA trade deadline passes

Giannis Antetokounmpo remains with the Milwaukee Bucks as the NBA trade deadline passes

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Barnes and the Raptors host conference foe Chicago

Toronto plays Chicago in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Iffy for Thursday Philips (wrist) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Toronto.

Impact Phillips missed Tuesday's game against Milwaukee due to a sprained right wrist, and his availability is in doubt for Thursday's game as well. The forward is averaging 2.8 points and 1.3 rebounds across 9.5 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Listed out vs. Bucks Phillips (wrist) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Phillips was added to the injury report as questionable after picking up a right wrist sprain, and he's since been ruled out for Tuesday's clash. His absence shouldn't have much of an impact on the rotation considering Chicago's frontcourt is otherwise healthy.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with wrist sprain Phillips is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks with a right wrist sprain.

Impact Phillips is at risk sitting out for the first time since Jan. 24. That said, his possible absence would appear to have a negligible impact on the Chicago rotation.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Phillips (wrist) is available for Friday's game against the Nets.

Impact Phillips will return from a two-game absence due to a right wrist sprain. Over five appearances this month, the 22-year-old forward has averaged 3.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 11.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Phillips (wrist) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nets.

Impact A sprained right wrist could prevent Phillips from playing for a third consecutive contest. Patrick Williams could see a minor rise in playing time if Phillips is unable to play Friday.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Listed out Wednesday Phillips is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to a right wrist sprain.

Impact The Bulls are now without Phillips for both parts of their back-to-back set. With Phillips out a second straight contest, the door is open for Patrick Williams to see a small boost in playing time Wednesday.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with wrist sprain Phillips is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to a right wrist sprain.

Impact Phillips could be out of action for both halves of Chicago's back-to-back set with the injury. The forward hasn't logged at least 20 minutes in a game since the Dec. 5 loss to the Pacers, so Phillips' status shouldn't affect the rotation a great deal.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago plays Utah in non-conference showdown

Chicago and Utah play in non-conference action

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Ruled out Tuesday Phillips (wrist) won't play in Tuesday's game against Houston.

Impact Phillips was downgraded from probable to questionable Tuesday morning, and he'll wind up being unavailable for the contest. Though he's not a key player for the Bulls, his absence could mean a few more minutes for Dalen Terry or Patrick Williams. Phillips' next chance to play will come Wednesday against Utah.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Phillips (wrist) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against Houston.

Impact Phillips was previously labeled as probable. He's a very minor part of the rotation, so this news will not have a big fantasy impact on Tuesday's slate.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Phillips is probable for Tuesday's game against the Rockets due to a sprained left wrist.

Impact Phillips is in position to be available for the first half of the Bulls' back-to-back set. The forward has been unable to surpass 15 minutes of action in six consecutive contests, making his fantasy value rather minimal at the moment.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Remains active Monday Phillips ended with six points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 13 minutes during Monday's 115-101 loss to Boston.

Impact Phillips remained in the rotation, logging minutes for the third straight game. With injuries currently a major issue in Chicago, Phillips has been one of the beneficiaries, albeit only just. Despite the increased role, Phillips has failed to produce at a high level, outside of his 2.5 steals per game over the past two.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Phillips will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Phillips started the past two games for the Bulls, but he'll come off the bench Sunday with Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White active. Phillips is averaging 2.9 points on 44.2 percent shooting this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Phillips (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Impact With Kevin Huerter (hamstring) and Isaac Okoro (back) unavailable Wednesday night, Phillips could see meaningful minutes in the rotation. He might be worth a dart throw in daily fantasy leagues.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Timberwolves welcome former Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu to rotation after trade

Timberwolves acquire Ayo Dosunmu for scoring depth in trade-deadline deal with Bulls

Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as an extremely hectic NBA trade deadline passes

Barnes and the Raptors host conference foe Chicago

Chicago plays Utah in non-conference showdown