The Timberwolves updated the status of their rookie guard Rob Dillingham on Friday, confirming that he is dealing with a Grade 2 right lateral ankle sprain. He's expected to return in 1-2 weeks, but he will be reevaluated in one week.

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) taken at Mayo Clinic by Dr. Kelechi Okoroha on Dillingham confirmed a Grade 2 right lateral ankle sprain. His return to play timeline is 1-2 weeks and he will be re-evaluated in one week. Further updates of his progress will be provided when available.

Minnesota claimed a guard off waivers Friday, nabbing rookie Tristen Newton after the second-round pick was waived by Indiana. To make room for Newton — who’s on a two-way contract — the Wolves waived Daishen Nix, best known for creating the bench’s celebratory point when a Timberwolves’ player would dunk on an opponent.

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie guard Rob Dillingham will miss at least one week due to a Grade 2 right lateral ankle sprain, the team announced on Friday. Dillingham, who has missed the past three games with the injury,

Rookie guard Rob Dillingham is likely out another two weeks as he recovers from a right ankle sprain, the Timberwolves announced Friday. Dillingham has missed the Wolves’ past three games because of the injury and also missed multiple games earlier in the season because of an ankle injury.

The Timberwolves claimed Tristen Newton off waivers following his release from the Pacers this week, the team announced on Friday.

Burges High School graduate and NBA player Tristen Newton was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Timberwolves following his release from the Indiana Pacers. The former UConn basketball star was waived by the Pacers after logging five appearances with the team.

The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has claimed guard Tristen Newton off waivers. In a related move, the Timberwolves have waived two-way guard Daishen Nix. Newton, 6-5, has appeared in five games with the Indiana Pacers this season.