Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) dribbles up court in front of New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Rookie Rob Dillingham Yet to Play for Timberwolves

Originally posted on NBA Draft on SI | By Derek Parker | Last updated Oct 30, 2024 8:45 AM ET

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2024-25 regular season slate likely hasn’t began how the organization had hoped.

The Anthony Edwards-led Wolves lost to the Lakers on opening night. And after back-to-back wins against the Kings and Raptors, has now suffered another important loss to another Western Conference titan in Dallas.

After trading off 7-footer Karl-Anthony Towns, the team has yet to fully find their identity.

The team’s record is somewhat puzzling, but its decision to keep its newest draftee in Rob Dillingham off the court is even moreso. Through four games, he’s yet to play a single minute, even when the team is failing to score and in need of play-making.

While rookies aren't earning big minutes this year, uninjured lottery picks have at least found some time on-court:

This article first appeared on NBA Draft on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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