Timberwolves PG Ricky Rubio out indefinitely with ankle sprain

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio will be out indefinitely due to a significant ankle sprain, the team announced on Saturday.

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio will be out indefinitely due to a significant ankle sprain, the team announced on Saturday.

An MRI taken today on Ricky Rubio’s left ankle confirmed a significant sprain. He will be sidelined indefinitely. pic.twitter.com/nnyoBIuEfz

— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) November 8, 2014

Rubio sprained his ankle on Thursday night against the Magic after rolling it on a drive to the basket.

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The Timberwolves selected Rubio with the No. 5 pick in the 2009 draft. This season, the 24-year-old has averaged 9.0 points and 10.0 assists per game. He recently agreed to a four-year contract extension reportedly worth $55 million.

Minnesota is 2-3 this season.

-- Alex Suskind