Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The big man is set to miss his fifth game in a row due to a lingering back issue. The Wolves haven't given much information on the situation outside of the fact that Gobert is receiving treatment for his back problem. Naz Reid and Jaylen Reid figure to continue seeing increased run in the rotation. Reid should already be rostered in most fantasy formats, but if he's ...

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) will be sidelined for Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lower back spasms are forcing the French giant to miss a fourth straight game. This means that the Naz Reid show should continue. He has recorded 20-plus points in four consecutive games while posting three double-doubles. Two of the games were against the Thunder, with Reid averaging 24.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.5 blocks in those contests.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) won't play on Sunday against Oklahoma City. The multi-time Defensive Player of the Year has struggled this season, averaging 11.0 points, 10.4 boards, and 1.5 blocks, all down from the 2023-24 campaign. While he's stayed healthy, he'll now miss his third game of the year because of back spasms. The Timberwolves remain without Julius Randle (groin), so Naz Reid, coming off a 22-point, eight-rebound, three-block effort in Friday's loss to the ...

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year will miss a second consecutive game due to back spasms. Naz Reid is expected to carry a huge workload on Friday night. He tallied a team-high 27 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists in the previous game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Luka Garza, who finished with eight points and eight rebounds against the Thunder, has a chance ...

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) is questionable heading into Friday's showdown in Houston. Gobert has been healthy enough to suit up nearly all year. Yet, he wasn't available for the February 13 matchup with OKC, his first absence of the 2024-25 campaign. If Gobert remains on the shelf against the Rockets, Naz Reid, who had 27 points, 14 boards, and seven assists versus the Thunder, should remain in line for more production, even more so if Anthony Edwards (hip) and Mike ...

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The French giant is battling back spasms, with the team downgrading his status from questionable to out. Naz Reid already benefits from Julius Randle's (groin) absence and will now get a further boost. The likes of Joe Ingles and Luka Garza may also see more action due to Gobert's absence. However, they should be seen as risky fantasy plays.

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) appeared on the team's injury report for Thursday night's Western Conference showdown against the Thunder. The Timberwolves played a tough game against Milwaukee on Wednesday night, and Gobert had 20 points and 14 rebounds in 38 minutes. The 32-year-old Frenchman has played all 55 of the Timberwolves' games this season, averaging 11.0 points, 10.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 blocked shots in 33.3 minutes per game. Anthony Edwards (hip) is also ...

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) will now play on Monday after originally being listed as questionable for their game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Timberwolves PR announced that he'll be starting which means Naz Reid will take a hit to his fantasy value since he'll be coming off of the bench again. Gobert remains a must-start in all fantasy formats, especially for teams looking for big-man stats as he's posted 17 double-doubles so far along with 26 games of at least 10 ...

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This doesn't come as a shock after Gobert rolled his ankle during Saturday's contest. Luckily, Gobert was able to finish the contest, but is now dealing with a right ankle sprain. The Wolves are likely going to wait and see how Gobert feels on Monday before making a final decision. If he sits, Naz Reid figures to have an increased role. Reid has been playing fairly ...

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) is set to play in Monday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Gobert has been managing a left ankle sprain but has not missed any games this season. He is currently averaging 10.8 points and 10.3 rebounds early in 2024. If Gobert's playing time is restricted, Naz Reid will take over. Reid has been performing well off the bench, averaging 13.7 points and 6.2 rebounds, making him a solid option in fantasy leagues.