Minnesota Timberwolves rookie point guard Rob DIllingham has been cleared for full-contact, five-on-five action and was assigned to the team’s G League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves, to begin a rehab assignment, the team announced on Sunday.
The @Timberwolves today announced the following injury update on guard Rob Dillingham: Dillingham has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities, and subsequently has been assigned to the @iawolves , the team’s G League Affiliate, for a rehab assignment.
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) January 12, 2025
Dillingham has been ruled out of the last eight games due to a right ankle sprain and hasn’t played since Dec. 23 against the Atlanta Hawks. He was first added to the injury report as a late scratch on Dec. 29 against the San Antonio Spurs.
Minnesota also recalled rookie guard Terrence Shannon Jr. from Iowa on Sunday, though he will be questionable for Monday night’s game against the Washington Wizards due to a right ankle sprain. Additionally, the Timberwolves transferred guard Tristen Newton from Iowa…