Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio will be out indefinitely will a sprained right elbow, according to a team press release.

Rubio initially suffered the injury with 6:28 left in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 106-103 road loss to the Sacramento Kings.

The young Spanish international underwent an examination by the team's orthopedic surgeon, Diane Dahm of the Mayo Clinic, which confirmed the initial diagnosis of the sprain.

His status will be updated as the injury progresses. He averaged 4.5 points and 6.5 assists through two games in the season.

Article Continues Below
More Timberwolves News
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the second half at Footprint Center.
Timberwolves rumors: Brian Windhorst claims Minnesota was ‘on verge’ of Kevin Durant tradeJulian Ojeda ·
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the second half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
Timberwolves rumors: The Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle problem in Kevin Durant trade talksScotty White ·
Kevin Durant in the middle, Rudy Gobert, Donte DiVincenzo, Rob Dillingham around him, Minnesota Timberwolves logo in the background
Kevin Durant trade offer Timberwolves must make to Suns to seal dealEnzo Flojo ·
Featured image Anthony Edwards Kevin Durant
Timberwolves rumors: Is Anthony Edwards trying to change Kevin Duant’s mind on trade?Dylan Fine ·
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the second half at Footprint Center.
NBA rumors: Timberwolves playing hardball in Kevin Durant trade talksJulian Ojeda ·
Kevin Durant in the middle, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves logos around him, Explosions in the background
Ranking Suns’ 4 best realistic Kevin Durant trade packagesEnzo Flojo ·

Rubio has been mired by injuries his whole NBA career, and the injury bug was likely to come back to bite him once again.

On a brighter note, this was the opportunity head coach Tom Thibodeau was waiting for as rookie Kris Dunn will be the likely beneficiary of this unfortunate situation.

Dunn will likely be at a trial by fire, forced to learn the point guard position by playing heavy minutes — but the talent around him is great and he will be able to keep his minutes intact as long as he keeps his signature style of defense that he's showcased throughout his college career.