The Timberwolves recalled Dillingham from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Thursday. Dillingham hasn't played in the NBA since Dec. 23 due to a right ankle sprain but returned to action in the G League on Monday. The rookie guard will likely compete for depth minutes in Minnesota's backcourt, as he is averaging 4.1 points and 1.8 assists in 10.1 minutes across his previous 10 NBA appearances.
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1/4/2005 (20)
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ACT
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6'2", 163 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 1; Pk 8 (SAS)
Birthplace
Hickory, NC, USA
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PG
College
Kentucky
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Minnesota Timberwolves
2024-Present
(1 season)
The Timberwolves recalled Dillingham from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Thursday. Dillingham hasn't played in the NBA since Dec. 23 due to a right ankle sprain but returned to action in the G League on Monday. The rookie guard will likely compete for depth minutes in Minnesota's backcourt, as he is averaging 4.1 points and 1.8 assists in 10.1 minutes across his previous 10 NBA appearances.
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.
The Timberwolves assigned Dillingham (ankle) to the G League's Iowa Wolves, and he has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities. Dillingham hasn't appeared in a matchup for Minnesota since Dec. 23, though he is nearing a return to game action after having been cleared for full-contact, on-court work. The rookie will likely require a sizable ramp-up period before returning to action in the NBA, and he is not guaranteed significant playing time when he returns.
Dillingham (ankle) will miss one-to-two weeks with ankle sprain. After missing the last three games for the Timberwolves with an ankle sprain, Dillingham underwent an MRI, and it was confirmed that he had a Grade 2 right lateral ankle sprain. If Dillingham's absence, Donte DiVincenzo and Nickell Alexander-Walker will likely continue to get some more playing time off the bench for Minnesota.
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.
Dillingham (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Celtics. Dillingham will sit out a third consecutive game as he nurses a right ankle sprain. The rookie first-rounder hasn't been a regular part of Minnesota's rotation during his first year, playing 8.5 minutes per game over 15 appearances, so his absence is unlikely to make a significant impact in fantasy basketball. Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will continue to have clearer runways for playing time off the bench for the Wolves as long as Dillingham remains inactive.
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.
Dillingham (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs. Dillingham was added to the injury report ahead of Sunday's contest due to a right ankle sprain that will cause him to miss the game. His absence doesn't figure to impact the rotation.
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.