Timberwolves' top trade candidate comes with a painful realization

Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesOn Friday, the Minnesota Timberwolves lost by five points to the Houston Rockets. It was yet another game where second-year guard Rob Dillingham did not see any action, even with superstar guard Anthony Edwards out with a toe injury.

Mostly rotting away on the bench of late, other than appearing in garbage time, Dillingham is an obvious candidate to be traded. His shooting from inside the arc has been absolutely putrid, though this season, and that was…