The Minnesota Timberwolves are down one more point guard in their Thursday night road game against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team's Twitter account is reporting that Derrick Rose is questionable to return to the contest due to a sore right ankle.

As noted by Mike Trudell of ESPN Los Angeles, the Timberwolves are already missing point guards Jeff Teague and Tyus Jones due to health issues, so they are hoping that Rose's ankle problem is not going to be a long-term issue, as their backcourt rotation has become incredibly slim.

Wolves say Derrick Rose is questionable to return with a sore right ankle. They’re already without Jeff Teague and Tyus Jones, leaving Jerryd Bayless as the only PG. He’s played 17 minutes so far towards 13P with 4A.

Article Continues Below
More Timberwolves News
The Minnesota Timberwolves receive a grade for the Naz Reid contract.
Grading Timberwolves’ $125 million Naz Reid contractAbdullah Imran ·
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half in game three of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.
Grading Timberwolves’ $100 million Julius Randle contractRishav Bhat ·
LeBron James with the logos of every NBA team in the background.
Ranking 5 best LeBron James trade destinations after Rich Paul’s bombshell Lakers quotesBailey Bassett ·
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second quarter in game five of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center
Naz Reid’s massive Timberwolves contract has Bobby Marks questioning value of dealJackson Stone ·
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) prepares to play the New Orleans Pelicans before the game at Target Center.
NBA rumors: Pistons, Hawks the leaders to steal away Timberwolves free agentRishav Bhat ·
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half in game three of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.
Timberwolves’ Julius Randle to sign $100 million contract after Naz Reid bonanzaTroy Finnegan ·

Minnesota is looking to win their third game in a row on Thursday' date with Los Angeles after defeating the Phoenix Suns at home and on the road last Sunday and Wednesday, respectively. Rose scored 31 points in the first leg of that home-and-away trip but managed just six points in the following meeting with the Suns.

Teague is sitting out the Lakers game with a foot ailment, while Jones has been sidelined by a high-ankle sprain that has forced him to miss the Timberwolves' previous three games.

With Rose, Teague, and Jones not available as of the moment, the Timberwolves' playmaking from the backcourt will be mostly handled by NBA journeyman court general Jerryd Bayless.

Minnesota will travel to Salt Lake City following its meeting with the Lakers for a date with the Utah Jazz Friday.