Wolves provide update on Rob Dillingham's potential return from ankle injury

Minnesota's top 10 pick will be sidelined for 1-2 weeks.

Dec 15, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) warms up before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

The Timberwolves updated the status of their rookie guard Rob Dillingham on Friday, confirming that he is dealing with a Grade 2 right lateral ankle sprain. He's expected to return in 1-2 weeks, but he will be reevaluated in one week.

Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tomorrow’s game at Detroit:

QUESTIONABLE
Minott - Illness

OUT
Clark - Two-Way
Dillingham - Right Ankle Sprain
J. Edwards - Two-Way
Garza - Left Ankle Sprain

— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) January 4, 2025

Dillingham has been dealing with some minor injuries to his ankle throughout the season, but he has missed the past three games due to a right ankle sprain. The Timberwolves will play eight games in the two weeks following Friday's announcement, beginning with an away contest against the Pistons on Saturday night.

The Timberwolves have not been able to work Dillingham into the rotation in his rookie season. He has played only 15 games, where he has averaged 8.5 minutes, 3.7 points, 1.7 assists and 0.7 rebounds per game on 45.1% shooting from the field.

Dillingham was likely the 9th or 10th guy in Minnesota's rotation, so this will likely not have a major impact in the immediate future, but he will now get to heal up as the Wolves attack their final stretch before the All-Star break.