RUDY GOBERT NEWS

Why Kerr's Justification of Kuminga's Benching vs. Timberwolves Makes No Sense The Golden State Warriors got destroyed inside in their 127-120 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Big men Julius Randle (27), Rudy Gobert...

3 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Double-double against Dubs Gobert accumulated 24 points (11-13 FG, 2-3 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 35 minutes during Friday's 127-120 win over Golden State.

Impact The double-double was his 10th of the season, and third in five games since the calendar flipped to December. On the month so far, Gobert is averaging 16.8 points, 10.8 boards, 1.8 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.8 steals while shooting an absurd 80.5 percent from the floor -- he's missed only eight of his 41 FG attempts.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Curry scores 39 in return but Timberwolves top Warriors 127-120 without Edwards

Rudy Gobert had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Donte DiVincenzo made a clutch 3-pointer with 28 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 127-120

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Rudy Gobert surprised by ejection, defends 'physical basketball play' Days after being tossed from the Wolves' 108-105 loss to the Suns, center Rudy Gobert remains 'very surprised' he was issued a Flagrant 2 fo...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

ESPN's biggest Timberwolves weakness confirms what fans already know The Timberwolves have struggled immensely on defense without Rudy Gobert, and it could be their fatal flaw.

2 DAYS AGO • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Rudy Gobert is quietly building the foundation for Timberwolves' next era It is clear that Rudy Gobert is leaving his mark not just on the present but on the future of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

3 DAYS AGO • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Suns overcome Edwards' 40 points and snap Timberwolves' 5-game win streak with 108-105 victory

Mark Williams had 22 points and seven rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns overcame Anthony Edwards’ 40 points to snap the Minnesota Timberwolves’ five-game winning streak with a 108-105...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ejected Monday Gobert was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Suns, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The veteran center was ejected with 7:59 remaining in the third after elbowing Mark Williams in the ribs while he was airborne. Gobert will finish with 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes. Naz Reid should see the majority of the center minutes the rest of the way, while Joan Beringer could enter the rotation.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rudy Gobert is quietly putting himself in position to break a massive NBA record Rudy Gobert is quietly having a high-quality season, and he could break an NBA record.

5 DAYS AGO • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Reid makes a go-ahead 3-pointer, McDaniels scores 27 and Timberwolves edge Clippers

Naz Reid made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining, Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-106 on Saturday nigh...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rudy Gobert has a clear DPOY case — but nobody is talking about it Rudy Gobert is having an incredible defensive season, but he's not getting enough credit for it.

DECEMBER 6 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Double-doubles in win Gobert closed Thursday's 125-116 win over the Pelicans with 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block across 24 minutes.

Impact Gobert dominated his matchup with the 20-year-old Derik Queen, winning the rebounding battle in both Tuesday and Thursday's games. Over the past two, Gobert racked up a total of 41 points and 25 rebounds while shooting 14-for-18 from the field.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Randle scores 28 as the Timberwolves beat the Pelicans again on a quiet night for Edwards

Julius Randle had 28 points and nine rebounds, carrying Minnesota on a quiet night from Anthony Edwards, and the Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-116 on Thursday nigh...

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Massive double-double in win Gobert produced 26 points (9-10 FG, 8-10 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 149-142 overtime win over the Pelicans.

Impact Gobert recorded his eighth double-double of the season, including a season-high 26 points. For a player averaging 11.1 points per game through the first 21 games, this was an unexpected, yet welcome surprise. The veteran center has put together a serviceable campaign to this point, averaging 10.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks to go with his 11.1 points per game.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Edwards' late layup forces OT, as Timberwolves edge Pelicans 149-142

Anthony Edwards scored 34 of his season-high 44 points in the second half, including a driving layup to force overtime, and Julius Randle scored eight points in the extra period to...

DECEMBER 3 • Associated Press

"Most overrated player in NBA history" - Fans React as Rudy Gobert Gets Brutally Trolled by by Timberwolves Announcer for Air Balling Free Throw NBA fans couldn't believe watching Rudy Gobert airball his free throw.

NOVEMBER 30 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Edwards caps 39-point performance with unlikely 3 as Timberwolves hold off Celtics 119-115

Anthony Edwards scored 39 points, including a 3-point heave with the shot clock winding down that sealed the game, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Boston Celtics for a...

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Rudy Gobert is quietly disproving a long-standing myth about his game Despite being an all-time great defender, Rudy Gobert's defense somehow still gets doubted.

NOVEMBER 28 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Timberwolves have no choice but to live with Rudy Gobert dilemma Rudy Gobert is key to the Wolves' defensive identity, but his offensive game hurts the team.

NOVEMBER 25 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Logs eighth double-double in loss Gobert recorded 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 41 minutes during Monday's 117-112 overtime loss to the Kings.

Impact Despite enduring another blown lead following a heartbreaking loss to Phoenix earlier in the week, Gobert once again demonstrated his ability to hit the double-double milestone regularly. A stat that has shown significant improvement over last season is field-goal percentage. Through 17 games, Gobert is converting shots at a 73.3-percent clip.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves' draft regret grows as ideal Rudy Gobert successor flourishes elsewhere The Timberwolves drafted two centers who aren't NBA-ready, a mistake that has already backfired.

NOVEMBER 24 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM