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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Status
ACTIVELatest Rob Dillingham news
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF118.43.80.81.51.10.42024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB0.80.70.12024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.00.02024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%50.0%50.0%50.0%0.0%58.3%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-131.300
Birthdate
1/4/2005 (19)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'2", 163 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 1; Pk 8 (SAS)
Birthplace
Hickory, NC, USA
Position
PG
College
Kentucky
Career History
Minnesota Timberwolves
2024-Present
(1 season)
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DraftKings points 14.3FanDuel Points 14.2PTS 6.4REB 2.0AST 2.2BLK 0.3STL 0.72PM 1.63PM 0.9FTM 0.5TO 0.8MIN 18.2CBSS fantasy points 12.9ESPN fantasy points 14.0Yahoo fantasy points 14.2
Pregame Probabilities
Record a double-double11%Record a triple-double0%Record 10 or more REB2%Record 4-plus 3-pointers19%Score 30 or more pts0%Record 10 or more AST9%
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.
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 due to Mike Conley (toe) being 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 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.
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.