Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Scores 12 in overtime win
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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.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Reaches double figures off bench
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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 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.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Returning to bench Monday
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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).
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Shooting woes in spot start
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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 Minnesota's rotation until Donte DiVincenzo (toe) returns.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Iffy against Phoenix
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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, 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.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Limited again in victory
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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.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Sees rotation with DiVincenzo out
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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 big 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.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Returns from G League
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The Timberwolves recalled Dillingham from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Thursday.
Dillingham hasn't played for Minnesota since Dec. 23 due to a right ankle sprain, but he's healthy again after making a 25-minute appearance for Iowa on Monday. The rookie guard is back with the parent club but may not be included in the rotation in Friday's game against the Knicks.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Returns to action in G League
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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.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Ramping up in G League
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The Timberwolves assigned Dillingham (ankle) to the G League's Iowa Wolves on Sunday for a rehab assignment.
Dillingham hasn't seen game action for Minnesota since Dec. 23 due to a Grade 2 right ankle sprain, but he's been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities and will begin ramping back up in the G League. It's unclear if the rookie first-round pick will appear in any games for Iowa, or if he'll merely take part in practices in the G League before rejoining the Timberwolves.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Absence streak continues
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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.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Won't suit up for Tuesday
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Dillingham (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Dillingham will miss his second 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.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Dealing with right ankle sprain
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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.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Cleared for Friday vs. Lakers
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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.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Could return Friday
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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.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Won't suit up Sunday
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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 next Friday.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Remains out Friday
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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 during a rematch against the Warriors on Sunday. However, the rookie isn't expected to see a lot of minutes even if deemed available.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Dealing with ankle sprain
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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.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Scores 12 off bench
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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 due to Mike Conley (toe) being on the shelf. The rookie will continue to be on the streaming radar for as long as Conley is sidelined.
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Timberwolves' Rob Dillingham: Pops for 15 to wrap up preseason
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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 of 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.
