Rob Dillingham News, Rumors, Updates - Minnesota Timberwolves

Out for series opener Dillingham (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Dillingham was a late addition to the injury report for this game due to a right ankle sprain, and the rookie won't be available for this matchup as a result. That said, he's not expected to play a significant role in the rotation even if available. His next chance to play will come in Game 2 on Tuesday.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves Make Rob Dillingham Announcement Ahead of Game 1 vs. Lakers Not a good sign for the Wolves.

APRIL 19, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Late addition to injury report Dillingham is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 1 against the Lakers due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Dillingham is in danger of missing Minnesota's playoff opener due to a right ankle sprain. However, the rookie guard is unlikely to significantly factor into the team's postseason rotation, even if he's available.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score again Thursday Dillingham logged no counting stats across two minutes during Thursday's 105-90 victory over the Nets.

Impact Dillingham continues to be used sparingly by the Timberwolves, having now played single-digit minutes in 16 straight games. As a rookie on a contending team, Dillingham's path to playing time was always going to be a rocky one. In 47 games played, he is averaging 4.7 points and 2.1 assists in 10.9 minutes per game.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 in overtime win Dillingham totaled 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five assists, four rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes in Monday's 131-128 overtime win over the Thunder.

Impact Dillingham hasn't been an offensive focal point for the Timberwolves in his rookie season, but was notably productive in Monday's win. The 20-year-old has eclipsed double-digit points eight times and has surpassed 20 minutes a total of seven times this season. The 2024 first-round pick figures to continue in a reserve role for the rest of this season, but should remain in high regard moving forward, given his upside and draft pedigree.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wolves use timely performances from rookies Terrence Shannon, Rob Dillingham in win over OKC | NBA.com With four of their top eight scorers sidelined by injuries, a pair of rookies spark the Timberwolves against the Thunder.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • NBA.COM

Reaches double figures off bench Dillingham contributed 13 points (5-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one steal over 23 minutes in Monday's 128-107 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Dillingham provided a nice lift off the Timberwolves bench with Minnesota somewhat shorthanded in the absence of Mike Conley (finger), leading all second-unit players in scoring, assists and minutes played in a losing effort. Dillingham has crossed the double-digit scoring mark in seven outings, though Monday marked the first time he's done so in February.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches double figures off bench Dillingham contributed 13 points (5-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one steal over 23 minutes in Monday's 128-107 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Dillingham provided a nice lift off the Timberwolves bench with Minnesota somewhat shorthanded with Mike Conley (finger), leading all second unit players in scoring, assists and minutes played in a losing effort. Dillingham has crossed the double-digit scoring mark in seven outings, doing so for the first time in February.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to bench Monday Dillingham is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Dillingham got the start Saturday against the Trail Blazers and finished with eight points and six assists across 24 minutes while shooting 4-for-12 from the field. The rookie has played double-digit minutes in each of his last nine outings regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench, however, so he should continue to see a decent workload in a depleted Timberwolves backcourt that's missing Mike Conley (finger) and Donte DiVincenzo (toe).

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shooting woes in spot start Dillingham produced eight points (4-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt), six assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Saturday's 114-98 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Dillingham struggled from three-point range during his first career start, though he did tie the team-high mark in assists. The rookie has received fairly significant playing time in 13 outings since returning from a multi-week absence due to a right ankle sprain. In that 13-game span, Dillingham has averaged 8.2 points and 3.4 assists across 16.2 minutes per contest. The 20-year-old will likely continue to stick around in the Minnesota rotation until Donte DiVincenzo (toe) returns.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will start vs. Portland Dillingham will be in the starting lineup Saturday against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Dillingham will be a starter for Minnesota for the first time this season, with the team shorthanded in the backcourt. Mike Conley (finger) and Anthony Edwards (hip) have been ruled out for this game against Portland, meaning the rookie guard will have an increased workload in the backcourt along with Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who will also be in the starting lineup Saturday.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will start vs. Portland Dillingham will be in the starting lineup Saturday against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Dillingham will be a starter for Minnesota for the first time this season with the team shorthanded in the backcourt. Mike Conley (finger) and Anthony Edwards (hip) have been ruled out for this game against Portland, meaning the rookie guard will have an increased workload in the backcourt along with Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who will also be in the starting lineup Saturday.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves Rookie Gave Hilariously Confident Quote About NBA Being 'Easy' Rob Dillingham is feeling right at home in the NBA.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Posts career-high 19 points Dillingham totaled 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Thursday's 138-113 victory over the Jazz.

Impact With Mike Conley (thumb) out, Dillingham received increased playing time and capitalized by posting a career-high 19 points and eight assists. Over Minnesota's last eight contests, the rookie guard has entered the team's backcourt rotation and is averaging 9.8 points, 3.0 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 15.8 minutes. Dillingham has also displayed impressive efficiency over that span, shooting 57.1 percent from the field and 57.1 on 2.6 three-point attempts per contest.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Dillingham With CAREER-HIGH 19 POINTS & 8 REBOUNDS Over Utah | 01.30.25

JANUARY 31, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Good to go Wednesday Dillingham (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact Dillingham will play through an illness Wednesday and be available from Minnesota's bench against Phoenix. Across his last six appearances for the Wolves, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 8.5 points, 2.2 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.5 threes in 14.7 minutes.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Phoenix Dillingham is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Suns due to an illness.

Impact Dillingham has been a consistent piece of Minnesota's backcourt off the bench recently, as he's averaging 14.7 minutes across his last six appearances. However, if Dillingham is forced to sit out Wednesday, Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could receive increased playing time.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again in victory Dillingham accumulated five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 11 minutes during Monday's 100-92 victory over the Hawks.

Impact Dillingham continues to battle for playing time, something he has struggled with all season. Although this was another mediocre performance, a leg injury to Nickeil Alexander-Walker could potentially give Dillingham a shot at playing as the primary backup behind Mike Conley. Should he get an opportunity to play upwards of 20 minutes, it will be interesting to see what he can do when on the floor.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees rotation with DiVincenzo out Dillingham totaled 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 17 minutes during Monday's 108-106 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Donte DiVincenzo was recently diagnosed with a Grade 3 left great toe sprain and is out indefinitely. That's resulted in Dillingham appearing in Minnesota's past three games, averaging 12.0 points on 62.5 percent shooting, 2.3 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 16.0 minutes. Considering the Timberwolves don't have many other options at point guard, especially with Mike Conley playing poorly, the rookie should continue seeing an expanded role. Fantasy managers in deep leagues could contemplate a speculative add, while managers in standard formats should at least watchlist Dillingham.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Dillingham provides a spark, but Timberwolves fade down stretch against Grizzlies MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Rob Dillingham had provided a spark to the Minnesota Timberwolves offense on a nigh...

JANUARY 20, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns to Minnesota The Timberwolves recalled Dillingham from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Thursday.

Impact Dillingham hasn't played in the NBA since Dec. 23 due to a right ankle sprain but returned to action in the G League on Monday. The rookie guard will likely compete for depth minutes in Minnesota's backcourt, as he is averaging 4.1 points and 1.8 assists in 10.1 minutes across his previous 10 NBA appearances.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action in G League Dillingham (ankle) posted 22 points (9-23 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and three steals in 25 minutes during the Iowa Wolves' 128-114 G League loss to the Rip...

Impact Dillingham was assigned to the G League on Sunday as the final stage of his rehab following a Grade 2 right ankle sprain, which had sidelined the rookie guard since Dec. 23. While his counting stats were strong against Rip City, Dillingham struggled from deep and committed six turnovers. However, he was Iowa's only starter with a positive point differential. It's unclear what his next step will be, but given the Timberwolves recently benched veteran point guard Mike Conley in favor of Donte DiVincenzo, Dillingham may have a chance to carve out a consistent NBA role moving forward if he can prove he's back to 100 percent.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up in G League The Timberwolves assigned Dillingham (ankle) to the G League's Iowa Wolves, and he has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities.

Impact Dillingham hasn't appeared in a matchup for Minnesota since Dec. 23, though he is nearing a return to game action after having been cleared for full-contact, on-court work. The rookie will likely require a sizable ramp-up period before returning to action in the NBA, and he is not guaranteed significant playing time when he returns.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves rookie Rob Dillingham out 1-2 weeks with right ankle sprain | NBA.com Dillingham will be re-evaluated in 1 week to further ascertain his projected return to action.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • NBA.COM

Set to miss time Dillingham (ankle) will miss one-to-two weeks with ankle sprain.

Impact After missing the last three games for the Timberwolves with an ankle sprain, Dillingham underwent an MRI, and it was confirmed that he had a Grade 2 right lateral ankle sprain. If Dillingham's absence, Donte DiVincenzo and Nickell Alexander-Walker will likely continue to get some more playing time off the bench for Minnesota.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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