The Minnesota Timberwolves made a sizable splash this offseason when acquiring four-time All-NBA performer Rudy Gobert in a blockbuster deal with the Jazz, giving the team a formidable frontcourt alongside Karl-Anthony Towns. Point guard D'Angelo Russell sees the duo fitting well together, citing past experiences where both acclimated their play. After winning 46 games and making the postseason last year, Minnesota is seeking to go further in 2022-23, bolstered by its revamped group of talent. ...

Free agency can be a great opportunity for players to find new homes that mesh with their playing styles and help them achieve their potential. It can also be a chance for players to think they're doing that and then wind up in a bad situation where they're unable to find NBA success.This article is about the former, and while it's only been hours since the market officially opened, we're here to analyze some of the deals that have been confirmed in advance of the 2022-23 season tipoff later ...

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is being sent to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a massive trade. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year was traded for four first round draft picks. Also, the Jazz acquire Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Leandro Bolmaro as part of the deal. Somehow, the Wolves were able to pull off this trade without giving up Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards or D'Angelo Russell. Clearly, Minnesota believes Towns will be fine switching ...

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is likely to be traded ahead of the 2021-22 campaign. Rumors have been running wild since Utah was bounced from the postseason by the Dallas Mavericks. Donovan Mitchell, who has had a rocky relationship with Gobert, is also reportedly unhappy. As a result, the team is looking to bring in a star in exchange for the multi-time Defensive Player of the Year. The 29-year-old averaged 15.6 points, 14.7 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks last season. He certainly has plenty to offer ...

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has been rumored to be on the move for months. However, speculation increased even more after the Jazz lost to the Mavericks during the playoffs and with the resignation of former head coach Quin Snyder. The Bulls are reportedly interested in acquiring the big man's services, mainly as an upgrade on the defensive end. A potential deal would probably include Nikola Vucevic, who has one year left on his current contract. Nonetheless, Gobert is expected to remain a ...

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder resigned on Sunday. It was speculated that the franchise was looking to offer him a lucrative extension, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA. However, Snyder has been reportedly upset with the team's direction, which ultimately caused the relationship to deteriorate. Nonetheless, with Snyder now gone, it will be an interesting summer in Utah, especially since the departure could result in Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell following suit.

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert helped the team break a five-game losing streak on Thursday as the Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 122-109. Gobert had a massive double-double in the game, racking up 25 points and 17 rebounds while shooting 9-for-11 from the field and 7-for-9 from the free throw line. He also added two blocks and one steal. The French Rejection leads the league in rebounding, averaging 14.6 per game. He's also shooting a career-high 71.2% from the field. His next trip to the ...

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (leg) and small forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) have been listed as questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest vs. the Clippers. Gobert missed Sunday's outing with a lower right leg contusion, while Bogdanovic has missed the past eight outings with a strained left calf. With Hassan Whiteside (foot) already ruled out in the frontcourt, Juancho Hernangomez would be in line for another start if Gobert is ultimately held out, making the 26-year-old a potential DFS...

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (foot) will be active for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Gobert missed the team's most recent game on Saturday due to a left foot strain, but he'll be playing through the injury on Monday. Hassan Whiteside started in his place on Saturday and went off over 35 minutes with 12 points, 21 boards and three blocks. Whiteside will be back to about 15 minutes in Monday's game, unless Gobert struggles to stay on the court. The French Rejection is averaging 15.4...

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He missed nine games earlier in the season due to a left calf strain. Now, the big man could be looking at another absence due to calf soreness. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Jazz rest Gobert. Hassan Whiteside would likely be asked to make the start. He has been below average off the bench, but plays much better with the starting ...