The future is now for Wolves rookie point guard Kris Dunn.
Dunn will replace veteran Ricky Rubio tonight in the starting lineup because Rubio is out indefinitely after injuring his shooting elbow Saturday in the Wolves’ loss at Sacramento.
Injury Update: Ricky Rubio has been diagnosed with a sprained right elbow. He will be listed as out indefinitely » https://t.co/fblHXq5VK9 pic.twitter.com/lhpGNPxuar
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Head Coach Tom Thibodeau confirmed the Dunn move this morning on WCCO radio. Rubio is out indefinitely, and according to reports he’s going to miss at least a few days.
Thibs didnt put a timeline on Rubio's return today. "We have to give it a few days to let everything calm down and take another look at it."
— Jace frederick (@JaceFrederick) November 1, 2016
.@Timberwolves rookie Kris Dunn says he’s already getting comfortable in the NBA pic.twitter.com/TmqqtDoi8B
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The Wolves are still looking for their first win after starting the season with two road losses entering tonight’s home opener against Memphis tonight at Target Center.
