Rocco Zikarsky is back on the Timberwolves injury report as day-to-day with an undisclosed issue, hours after he had been cleared. The report says he is out for Friday's preseason finale in Chicago, and his status for Wednesday at Miami is not announced.
What happened
The Timberwolves listed Rocco Zikarsky as day-to-day on Tuesday afternoon's injury report, filed at 4:44 PM ET on Oct 20. The injury is undisclosed. The report's comment says Zikarsky is out for Friday's preseason finale in Chicago. The 20-year-old center had been listed day-to-day with an undisclosed issue since Oct 12, and he was cleared earlier on Tuesday before landing back on the report with the same status. No expected return date has been announced.
What it means for the Timberwolves
Minnesota plays at the Heat on Wednesday, Oct 21, at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN, and Zikarsky's status for that game is not announced. The 2026-27 regular season has not started, so the Timberwolves are 0-0 and there is no record with or without him. Last season he played 5 games at 7.3 minutes, 2.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.4 assists, so his absence does not change the core rotation. Rudy Gobert, at 31.3 minutes and 10.9 points, and Naz Reid, at 26.1 minutes and 13.6 points, carry the frontcourt minutes, with Julius Randle at 33.0 minutes and Kyle Anderson at 19.1 behind them. Donte DiVincenzo is also out with a right Achilles injury.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Zikarsky is available Wednesday at Miami or stays sidelined. He is already out for Friday's preseason finale in Chicago, and no return date has been given. With the injury undisclosed and the regular season still ahead, the main question is whether the Timberwolves provide a clearer label or a timeline before the opener. Any change from day-to-day to a longer designation would be the signal to watch.
Is Rocco Zikarsky playing at the Heat on Wednesday?
It is not announced. Zikarsky is listed day-to-day with an undisclosed issue, and the report only rules him out for Friday's preseason finale in Chicago.
When will Rocco Zikarsky be back?
No return date has been announced. He is day-to-day, out Friday in Chicago, and the injury has not been disclosed.