Rob Dillingham questionable with sprained ankle for Wolves-Lakers

The Timberwolves could be without their rookie guard.

Nov 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) warms up before the game against the LA Clippers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Timberwolves rookie guard Rob Dillingham is questionable with a sprained ankle for Monday night's game against the Lakers according to the team.

UPDATED Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game vs. Los Angeles Lakers:

QUESTIONABLE
Dillingham - Right Ankle Sprain

OUT
Clark - Two-Way
J. Edwards - Two-Way
Ingles - Left Soleus Strain
Miller - G League Assignment

— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) December 2, 2024

With Mike Conley Jr. out of the lineup for nearly two weeks, Dillingham's role began to grow in the second half of November, but he logged a DNP - coach's decision in the team's last game against the Clippers, which was Conley's second game back.

It's clear that Dillingham has still not earned a consistent role in the Wolves' rotation when they're fully healthy. He played six minutes in Conley's first game back and then zero in his second. There has been no news about the severity of his ankle sprain, but the fact that he's still questionable makes it seem like something that is not severe. He's averaged 3.8 points and 1.5 assists in the 11 games that he has played this season.

Veteran Joe Ingles is out for their matchup against the Lakers with a left soleus strain, but he has not played since Nov. 17 against the Suns. Monday's game will tip-off at 7 p.m. CT at the Target Center.