Timberwolves' Rocco Zikarsky: Moved down to G League
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The Timberwolves assigned Zikarsky to their G League affiliate on Sunday.
Zikarsky was brought up from the G League on Tuesday but didn't appear in an NBA game. The 45th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has yet to make his NBA debut.
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Timberwolves' Rocco Zikarsky: Recalled to NBA
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Minnesota recalled Zikarsky from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Tuesday.
Zikarsky is rejoining the Timberwolves after posting 11 points (2-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, an assist and two blocks across 19 minutes in Monday's 132-104 G League win over the Westchester Knicks. Zikarsky has yet to appear in an NBA game this season and will likely not play Tuesday, but he will continue to split time between the two clubs throughout the season.
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Timberwolves' Rocco Zikarsky: Available for season opener
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Zikarsky (face) is available for Wednesday's season opener against Portland.
Minnesota included Zikarsky on the injury report because he'll be wearing a face mask Wednesday. The two-way player is behind Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid and Joan Beringer on the depth chart at center, so Zikarsky likely won't take the court against the Trail Blazers.
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Timberwolves' Rocco Zikarsky: Strong showing off bench
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Zikarsky totaled 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 26 minutes during Monday night's 134-74 preseason win over the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.
This was quite the outburst from Zikarsky, who was held to only two points in 14 minutes during his club's previous exhibition against the Knicks on Thursday. He's unlikely to have much of a fantasy impact heading into the 2025-26 regular season considering he's behind Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid and Joan Beringer on the depth chart, likely opening the door for plenty of minutes in the G League.
