Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert put in a disappointing 21-minute effort in Tuesday's Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, tallying only two points, three rebounds, one steal, and one block in a 114-88 loss. He finished 1-for-3 from the field and missed both of his free throws. The Thunder are well-equipped in the paint with Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren, and Gobert has to contribute a lot more for Minnesota to have a chance at making it into the NBA Finals. The four-time...

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert feasted against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, finishing a 103-96 Game 5 victory with a team-high 27 points and a game-high 24 rebounds. The Lakers lacked size, and Gobert capitalized on this, adding two blocks to his tally with 12-for-15 shooting from the field. In the first four games of the series, Gobert had managed only 14 total points with 25 rebounds, making it a true case of a sleeping giant awakening. If the Timberwolves can receive...

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. The French big man is dealing with a lingering back injury, but the team has upgraded his status from questionable to available ahead of Wednesday's tip-off. On Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs, Gobert returned from a 10-game absence, posting 18 points, eight rebounds, and two steals in 20 minutes. Despite the long layoff, Gobert showed no signs of rust, but he saw only limited ...

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Gobert made his return to the court on Sunday after missing the previous 10 games due to a lower back injury. He registered 16 points, eight rebounds, and two assists across 20 minutes of action during that game. The Wolves are likely going to ease him back into his normal role. If he sits on Wednesday, Naz Reid and Luka Garza would likely see increased roles in the...

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) is returning to the court ahead of Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Gobert has missed the last 10 games due to a lingering back issue. That being said, it's uncertain if the Wolves plan to limit Gobert during his first game back. His return will shift Naz Reid back to the bench on Sunday. However, Reid might still see decent playing time with Gobert likely facing some restrictions. Fantasy managers in season-long formats can go ahead...

According to Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, center Rudy Gobert (back) is a game-time decision regarding his availability for Sunday's meeting with the Spurs. The multi-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year is currently carrying a questionable tag after missing the last 10 games because of a back injury. Naz Reid has been handling things in the middle. But even if Gobert is cleared to suit up, he hasn't played in nearly a month, meaning he may be limited. With that in mind, ...

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) will remain out of the lineup on Friday against the Miami Heat. This will mark his 10th consecutive absence for lower back injury management. Gobert's next chance to return will be on Sunday in a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Naz Reid will continue to carry a heavy workload in Friday's contest as the starting center. In 16 starts across the season, he has averaged 18.5 points with 9.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) remains listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Miami Heat. He has been out for eight games with a back issue. One man's misfortune is another man's opportunity, and Naz Reid has enjoyed the limelight during Gobert's absence. He has recently been a regular 20-point scorer while racking up double-doubles for fun. Reid's overall numbers as a starter this season stand at an impressive 18.5 points, 9.3 ...

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) won't play on Tuesday against Philadelphia. The multi-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year is dealing with a back injury, keeping him off the floor for the Timberwolves' last seven contests. Naz Reid has handled business in the middle, although Minnesota recently welcomed back Julius Randle (groin). With Randle questionable on Tuesday, Luka Garza may see more action than usual. However, Garza can't be trusted from a fantasy standpoint.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) will miss a sixth straight game on Friday against the Utah Jazz. He is still unavailable due to managing a lower back injury. Naz Reid has had a huge run during Gobert's absence. However, he left fantasy managers disappointed in Thursday's clash against the Los Angeles Lakers, managing only three points with 12 rebounds in 31 minutes. On Friday, Reid finds himself in an excellent bounce-back spot, as only three teams allow more fantasy points to...