RUDY GOBERT NEWS

New-look Jazz beat Nuggets 123-102 in season opener

Colin Sexton scored 20 points, Lauri Markkanen added 17 and the new-look Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 123-102 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rudy Gobert stars in Timberwolves debut to help beat Thunder, 115-108 MINNEAPOLIS — When last seen at Target Center, the Timberwolves were losing large leads in the second half in their playoff loss to Memphis.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Rudy Gobert stars in Timberwolves debut to help beat Thunder, 115-108 MINNEAPOLIS — When last seen at Target Center, the Timberwolves were losing large leads in the second half in their playoff loss to Memphis.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gobert thrives in T-wolves debut to lead 115-108 win vs. OKC

Rudy Gobert had 23 points and 15 rebounds in his Minnesota debut as the Timberwolves recovered to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-108 in the season opener

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rudy Gobert stars in Timberwolves debut to help beat Thunder 115-108 Gobert scored 23 points and had 16 rebounds as the Wolves, despite allowing a double-digit lead turn into a deficit in the third quarter, re...

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

'Wild turn of events' puts Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns in NBA spotlight The Timberwolves' blockbuster — and risky — deal with Utah landed them a unique player who must work together with another unique player.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Once bitter rivals, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert are allies in the NBA's biggest experiment It always seemed like more than a basketball game when Towns and Gobert faced each other. Now, they're working together.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jazz GM Zanik to continue rebuild, signs multiyear deal

The Utah Jazz have signed general manager Justin Zanik to a multiyear deal as he continues the franchise’s roster makeover

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA '22-23: 10 things to know about the upcoming season

Nikola Jokic is chasing history

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA '22-23: Warriors out to defend, amid tons of contenders

The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics were the final two teams standing last season

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

KAT and Gobert finally share the floor and show how much work they have yet to do The lane was clogged, the ball movement was non-existent and shots were clanking. The Timberwolves finally unveiled their Karl-Anthony Towns...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

2022 Northwest Division Preview: Will Rudy Gobert trade, Jamal Murray return catapult Timberwolves and Nuggets into Western Conference contention? Will the Nuggets' healthy roster put them at the top, or will the new-look Timberwolves hit their stride and shake up the division standings...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Goes 6-for-6 in preseason loss Gobert finished Friday's loss to the Nets with 16 points (6-6 FG, 4-10 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and four steals over 30 minutes.

Impact Gobert was perfect from the field in the defeat but went just 4-for-10 from the charity stripe. He didn't register any blocks but still made an impact on the defensive end with four steals. Efficiency is a big part of Gobert's offensive game -- he's a career 65.3 percent shooter -- which helps make up for the fact that he's not a big-time scorer and isn't a good free-throw shooter. Despite the holes in his game, he's a valuable fantasy asset due to his elite rebounding and shot-blocking prowess.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anunoby scores 32, Raptors beat Celtics in overtime 137-134

OG Anunoby scored 32 points and Scottie Barnes added 25 as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Boston Celtics in 137-134 in overtime in Montreal

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uninspiring debut of Timberwolves' new starting lineup in preseason finale There was so much anticipation for the unofficial debut of Minnesota’s new-look starting lineup of Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, D’An...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Making first start with KAT Gobert (rest) will make his first start alongside Karl-Anthony Towns during Friday's preseason finale against the Nets, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact Friday will mark Gobert's second and final exhibition appearance. He posted five points, 12 boards, three assists and two steals across 17 minutes in his team debut. Friday will be the first time he and Karl-Anthony Towns will be on the court together, officially signaling the beginning of the Wolves' new era.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NBA's Western Conference is loaded with title hopefuls

There is no shortage of teams that will contend in the NBA's Western Conference

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rudy Gobert to miss Timberwolves preseason game as everyone still awaits pairing with Karl-Anthony Towns Gobert will miss Minnesota’s preseason game Wednesday against the Lakers in Los Angeles.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Won't play Wednesday Gobert (rest) won't play in Wednesday's exhibition against the Lakers, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gobert will be sidelined for yet another exhibition as the Timberwolves continue to manage the big man's workload following his participation in EuroBasket during the offseason. Head coach Chris Finch said Tuesday that the plan is for Gobert to make his Minnesota debut against the Nets on Friday, so fantasy managers shouldn't have any concerns about his availability for the regular season.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Offseason changes shift Utah Jazz from contender to underdog

The Utah Jazz front office has hit the reset button and dismantled the roster following another first-round exit from the NBA playoffs

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Timberwolves think big with Towns-Gobert tandem

The Minnesota Timberwolves have gone big in an age when most NBA teams have gone small

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Gobert has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers for rest purposes, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact Gobert isn't dealing with an injury, but the Timberwolves will simply elect to manage his workload after he played in EuroBasket during the offseason. Naz Reid, Nathan Knight and Luka Garza are candidates to see increased run against Portland.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Wembanyama is the NBA's future, and resistance is futile

In two exhibition games on national TV, Victor Wembanyama lived up to the hype — and then some. And he might have changed the NBA in just on...

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Wolves notes and observations: Rudy Gobert's debut highlights another preseason positive On Rudy Gobert's Minnesota debut, roster depth, Taurean Prince's play and more.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM