Rob Dillingham Injury News & Updates

Dillingham recorded zero points (0-2 FG), two rebounds and two assists over seven minutes during Tuesday's 149-142 overtime victory over the Pelicans.

Dillingham has been a non-factor this season, failing to have any sort of tangible impact on either end of the floor. He failed to score for the third time in the past five games, playing limited minutes off the bench. In 19 appearances, he has averaged just 3.9 points and 1.9 assists in 10.3 minutes per game, leaving him well outside the top 350 in standard leagues.

Dillingham produced eight points (4-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two steals over 13 minutes during Monday's 120-96 victory over the Mavericks.

Dillingham certainly wasn't shy with 12 shot attempts in 13 minutes. He continues to be used sparingly by Minnesota and seems to be comfortably behind Donte DiVincenzo and Mike Conley. For now, he's only worth monitoring in deeper formats.

Dillingham (face) will be wearing a face mask in Monday's game against the Nets.

Dillingham will not miss any time after sustaining a nose injury against the Lakers on Oct. 29, but will wear a mask as a precaution. In four appearances this season, he is averaging 4.0 points, 2.8 assists, 0.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals.

Dillingham logged eight points (4-8 FG), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 116-115 loss to the Lakers.

Making his third appearance of the campaign, Dillingham had his best game by a mile with multiple season-high marks. He was buried on the depth chart to open the season, but now it seems like he's pulling ahead of Bones Hyland. With Anthony Edwards (hamstring) sidelined, Dillingham certainly has a path to earn a larger role.

Dillingham (nose) is good to go for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

After missing Sunday's game due to a nasal fracture, Dillingham has the green light to return. With Anthony Edwards (hamstring) out for a couple weeks, Dillingham will have a chance to carve out a role in the rotation, though it's not guaranteed.

Dillingham (nose) is out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Dillingham will miss Sunday's game due to a nasal fracture. He has played just one minute across two games to start the season, so his absence won't impact the rotation.

Dillingham (nose) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Dillingham is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest due to a nasal fracture. The second-year point guard has logged just one minute over the team's first two games, so he isn't guaranteed meaningful playing time even if he's upgraded to available.

Dillingham did not play in Wednesday's season opening win at Portland due to a coach's decision. Bones Hyland was used ahead of Dillingham because head coach Chris Finch said "that's someone I felt could handle (the ball) out there and could stand up to some of the (Blazers) drives," according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Dillingham entered the season seemingly on the cusp of playing big minutes at the point guard position, but Wednesday's game didn't bode well for his outlook. The T-Wolves made a change at starting point guard, but it was Donte DiVincenzo getting the starting nod. It was also Hyland who got eight minutes of playing time late in the game ahead of Dillingham.

Dillingham will come off the bench Wednesday against Portland.

Dillingham started in the Timberwolves' preseason finale, but with everyone in Minnesota available for Opening Night, Dillingham will return to the bench. It'll be tough for him to earn meaningful minutes while Mike Conley and Donte DiVincenzo are healthy.

The Timberwolves exercised Dillingham's third-year team option Saturday.

This isn't a surprising move from the Timberwolves, who traded up in the 2024 NBA Draft to select Dillingham with the eighth overall pick. The 20-year-old has an opportunity to carve out a meaningful role behind veteran Mike Conley (rest) in the 2025-26 campaign.

Dillingham tallied 11 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 126-110 preseason loss to Philadelphia.

Dillingham posted a decent night shooting the basketball and was one of four starers to reach double figures in scoring. He was also effective as a playmaker, leading the way with six assists. This was a solid way to close out the preseason for Dillingham, who is expected to take another step forward during his second NBA season.

Dillingham will start in Friday's preseason game against Philadelphia.

With Mike Conley (rest) sidelined for the team's preseason finale, Dillingham will enter the starting five. The second-year point guard is expected to see meaningful playing time behind Conley in the 2025-26 campaign.

Dillingham finished with 27 points (10-14 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine assists, two rebounds and two steals across 28 minutes in Monday's 134-74 exhibition game win over the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.

With several of Minnesota's regulars in the rotation sidelined, Dillingham drew the start and impressed. The second-year point guard led all players in scoring and assists. He also sank a game-high-tying four triples. Dillingham averaged 4.5 points across 10.5 minutes per game in 49 regular-season appearances (one start) in 2024-25, but he has the opportunity to earn increased playing time behind Mike Conley (rest) this season.

Dillingham finished with 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five assists, two rebounds and one turnover in 22 minutes of Thursday's 100-95 preseason loss to New York.

This was a positive step in the right direction in what's been a pretty underwhelming preseason for the second-year guard. Through three exhibitions, Dillingham holds averages of 6.7 points, 6.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers on 28.6 percent shooting from the field.

Dillingham come off the bench during Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

Dillingham was a starter for the team's preseason game against the Nuggets on Saturday, where he came three points and one assist shy of a double-double. However, he'll play a different Tuesday, with his squad going with Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert in the first unit.

Dillingham logged seven points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), nine assists and two rebounds over 23 minutes during Saturday's 126-116 preseason win over the Nuggets.

Dillingham got the start in Saturday's exhibition contest in the absence of Mike Conley (rest). Dillingham wasn't the most efficient with his shot, but he kept the Timberwolves' offense churning with a game-high nine assists. The 2024 first-rounder averaged 10.5 minutes per game across 49 regular-season contests during his rookie campaign, but he could see a larger role off the bench in 2025-26 as Conley enters his age-38 season.

Dillingham is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Nuggets.

Dillingham will get the start at point guard with Mike Conley (rest) out for Saturday's game. Dillingham averaged 4.5 points, 2.0 assists and 1.0 rebounds per game across 49 regular-season contests as a rookie in 2024-25.

Dillingham racked up 23 points (9-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 89-85 win against the Suns.

Dillingham came just three rebounds and three assists shy of a triple-double, as he filled up the stat sheet. The Kentucky product has had a solid stint during the Las Vegas Summer League, proving that he may deserve some more playing time when the 2025-26 NBA regular season rolls around.

Dillingham racked up 15 points (6-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and three steals across 29 minutes during Saturday's Summer League 94-83 win against the Nuggets.

Dillingham had a solid all-around performance Saturday, as he made his presence felt on both ends of the floor. He did a great job getting his teammates involved, finishing with a team-high nine assists while also being a menace defensively with a game-high three steals. Minnesota has gotten off to a hot start to the Summer League with two straight wins.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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.

Dillingham will be in the starting lineup Saturday against the Trail Blazers.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 City Remix on Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Dillingham (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

Dillingham will miss his fourth consecutive outing Saturday due to a right ankle sprain, and there is no clear timetable for his return. The rookie's next chance to feature will come Monday against the Clippers, though he hasn't been a regular part of the Timberwolves' rotation when healthy.

Dillingham (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Celtics.

Dillingham will sit out a third consecutive game as he nurses a right ankle sprain. The rookie first-rounder hasn't been a regular part of Minnesota's rotation during his first year, playing 8.5 minutes per game over 15 appearances, so his absence is unlikely to make a significant impact in fantasy basketball. Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will continue to have clearer runways for playing time off the bench for the Wolves as long as Dillingham remains inactive.

Dillingham (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Dillingham will miss his fourth consecutive outing due to the right ankle sprain. The rookie has yet to carve out a consistent role in Minnesota's rotation, and his next chance to return to game action will come Thursday against Boston.

Dillingham (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Dillingham was added to the injury report ahead of Sunday's contest due to a right ankle sprain that will cause him to miss the game. His absence doesn't figure to impact the rotation.

Dillingham is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs due to a right ankle sprain.

Dillingham had made only four appearances in December, playing double-digit minutes once. His potential absence shouldn't have any major ramifications on Minnesota's rotation.

Dillingham amassed one assist over two minutes during Monday's 117-104 loss to the Hawks.

Dillingham barely featured in the loss, taking to the court during garbage time only. The Timberwolves continue to fall short of the mark when compared to last season, with the coaching staff scrambling to find a rotation that works. To this point, Dillingham has been used sparingly on most nights, something that doesn't seem likely to change any time soon.

Dillingham (ankle) finished with six points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one assist and one steal in eight minutes off the bench in Friday's 97-87 win over the Lakers.

The rookie first-round pick had missed Minnesota's last four games with an ankle sprain. Though he took back a spot in the rotation from Josh Minott on Friday, Dillingham still carved out only a minor role, and his path to meaningful minutes will likely be blocked so long as the likes of Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo are all healthy.

Dillingham (ankle) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Dillingham is slated to make his return to action following a four-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. The rookie has received inconsistent playing time throughout the season, and in his last five outings he has averaged 5.6 points, 1.8 assists and 1.2 rebounds while shooting 44.4 percent from the field across 12.4 minutes per contest.

Dillingham (ankle) could return to action Friday against the Lakers, Andrew Dukowitz of Zone Coverage reports.

Dillingham has missed the past four games for Minnesota, but on top of doing some light drills at Wednesday's practice, he was also able to play in a 5-on-5 scrimmage. He's had a minor role this season, however, averaging 8.4 minutes across 11 appearances.

Dillingham (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Dillingham will miss a fourth straight contest while dealing with a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come against the Lakers on Friday, Dec. 13.

Dillingham (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Dillingham will miss a third straight contest while dealing with a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come against the Warriors on Sunday in the second leg of a three-day back-to-back set. However, the rookie isn't expected to see a lot of minutes even if deemed available.

Dillingham (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.

Dillingham will miss his second straight contest Wednesday due to a right ankle sprain. The rookie guard's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Golden State.

Dillingham (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

After seeing playing time in seven straight games while Mike Conley was dealing with an injury, Dillingham was a healthy DNP during Friday's one-point win over the Clippers. The rookie's potential absence shouldn't impact Minnesota's rotation.

Dillingham is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers due to a right ankle sprain.

After seeing playing time in seven straight games while Mike Conley was dealing with an injury, Dillingham was a healthy DNP during Friday's one-point win over the Clippers. The rookie's potential absence shouldn't majorly impact Minnesota's rotation.

Dillingham totaled 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds and seven assists over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 117-111 overtime loss to Houston.

This comes on the heels of a 14-point performance Sunday against the Celtics. The No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Dillingham has made the most of his newfound minutes with Mike Conley (toe) on the shelf. The rookie will continue to be on the streaming radar for as long as Conley is sidelined.

Dillingham provided 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and one assist across 16 minutes during Sunday's 107-105 loss to the Celtics.

Dillingham led the bench in scoring and set a new career high with 14 points in his second matchup recording 10 or more minutes. In the last two games, the rookie has seen an uptick in playing time with Mike Conley (toe) sidelined. Dillingham still has an uphill battle to carve out a significant role within the Timberwolves' rotation, though his performance Sunday bodes well for the possibility of more minutes moving forward.

Dillingham (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Celtics.

Dillingham is set to play Saturday despite suffering a right ankle injury during Thursday's matchup with Toronto. With Mike Conley (toe) out, the rookie guard should receive increased playing time off Minnesota's bench.

Dillingham won't return to Thursday's game against the Raptors due to a right ankle sprain. He tallied two points (1-2 FG) and one assist in 10 minutes prior to departing.

Dillingham rolled his ankle during the fourth quarter and appeared to be in pain on the bench after the play. Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker should handle point guard duties the rest of the way with Dillingham done for the evening.

Dillingham registered zero points (0-1 FG) and two assists in three minutes during Saturday's 113-103 loss to San Antonio.

Dillingham played three minutes Saturday, seeing his first action in the NBA. Despite the fact the Timberwolves traded up to secure him in the draft, it appears as though he is going to spend the majority of the season on the bench. While it is always great to see a rookie making their debut, this is unlikely to result in consistent minutes moving forward.

Dillingham scored 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt) while adding seven assists and two rebounds in 26 minutes during Thursday's 132-126 preseason loss to the Nuggets.

While Denver trotted out its likely starting five for the regular season, Minnesota elected to rest all its key players, giving bench players like Dillingham a chance to making one final good impression on Minnesota's coaches. The 19-year-old guard flashed his offensive skills this preseason, but while he's a big part of the team's future, Dillingham likely won't have a huge role in the Timberwolves' backcourt to begin his NBA career.

Dillingham will start in Thursday's preseason finale against the Nuggets.

The Timberwolves are not only resting their starters, but they're also resting their regular reserves for this contest. Dillingham, the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, will get the start at point guard and will feature alongside P.J. Dozier in the backcourt.

Dillingham scored 21 points (9-20 FG, 3-6 3Pt) while adding four assists and a rebound in 25 minutes off the bench during Friday's preseason win over the Lakers.

The 19-year-old guard got plenty of run in Minnesota's preseason opener, and he showed off the skills that made him the eighth overall pick in the 2024 Draft. Dillingham may not see much of the court early in his rookie season behind a veteran backcourt led by Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, but if injuries hit, the Kentucky product could be asked to do more than provide some instant offense off the bench.

Dillingham logged 25 points (11-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 12 assists, three rebounds and two steals across 32 minutes of Sunday's 115-100 win over the Magic in Summer League.

Dillingham ended Summer League on a high note, corralling a monster double-double and showcasing the diverse offensive skillset that boosted him up the draft charts this offseason. Dillingham is expected to serve as the primary backup to Mike Conley in 2024-25.

Dillingham was selected by the Timberwolves with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

The Wolves traded all the way up from No. 27 to grab Dillingham, who's coming off of a dynamic freshman season at Kentucky. Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Wolves will send a 2031 unprotected pick, as well as a 2030 pick swap, to the Spurs in the deal. One of the most exciting offensive players in the country, Dillingham averaged 15.2 points, 3.9 assists and 2.9 rebounds in just 23.3 minutes per game last season. He also knocked down 44.4 percent of his 4.4 three-point attempts per game. At 6-foot-1, 165 pounds, Dilingham is a bit undersized, but the Wolves are betting that he'll be able to add weight to his slight frame in order to handle the rigors of the NBA game. With Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards already in place in Minnesota, Dillingham figures to be used as a sparkplug off the bench in Year 1.