Minnesota Timberwolves Recall Top Pick After Short G-League Stint

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been a mess all season. They traded Karl-Anthony Towns just before the games started to count. There were financial and roster construction reasons to make the move, but Chris Finch’s squad has largely failed to adapt.
One of the bright spots, when given actual run, has been first round pick Rob Dillingham. Unfortunately just as he started to get going, he was put on the shelf with an ankle injury.
Rob Dillingham back for the Minnesota Timberwolves
The University of Kentucky point guard last played for Minnesota on December 23. He took a quick trip to the G-League as a rehab assignment, and now he’s ready to roll.
NEWS: @Timberwolves recall guard Rob Dillingham from G League affiliate @iawolves.
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) January 16, 2025
Minnesota also transfers guard Tristen Newton to Iowa.
The North Carolina native has played in 15 games this season. He has averaged just 3.7 points but has only garnered an averaged of 8.5 minutes per game.
Tristen Newton heads back to the G-League with Dillingham’s recall. The rookie guard saw just 1:15 minutes of action while with the Timberwolves. His only stat was a recorded rebound against the Washington Wizards.
Timberwolves Head coach Chris Finch has seen the offense spike upwards while Dillingham is on the floor. He is a dynamic talent capable of passing the rock, and he can provide points off the bench as well. It remains to be seen just how open Finch will be to committing consistent time for his rookie.
22 PTS 🐺 6 REB 🐺 7 AST 🐺 3 STL
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 14, 2025
Welcome to the G! 2024 NBA first round pick Rob Dillingham SHOWED OUT in his debut with the @iawolves. pic.twitter.com/JcB5vqfpJQ
Despite lackluster results and an evident amount of aging, Finch was incredibly slow to take veteran guard Mike Conley out of the starting lineup. Donte DeVincenzo as a starter has helped the rotations to work a bit better as of late.
Related: Anthony Edwards Fined Again
It’s clear the Timberwolves are frustrated, and they should be with each mounting loss. This is a team that could smell a championship last year, and now are nowhere close. Maybe Dillingham can provide a powerful boost.
More About:Minnesota Timberwolves News