Rudy Gobert C MIN Sun 12/18/22 5:25 PM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert didn't play against the Thunder on Friday, and the towering Frenchman is now set to miss a second consecutive contest. This will likely result in Naz Reid, who posted 28 points across 37 minutes the last time out, getting another start. Gobert's next chance to play will come Monday against the Mavericks.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Sat 12/17/22 5:22 PM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert's status is up in the air Sunday after missing Friday's game due to a left ankle sprain. Naz Reid stepped into the starting five in his place and recorded 28 points in 37 minutes and would likely stay with the first unit if Gobert were to miss.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Fri 12/16/22 6:35 PM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert (ankle) will not play in Friday's game against the Thunder, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert will miss Friday's game due to a left ankle sprain. With Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) also out, Naz Reid and Nathan Knight should handle most of the center minutes. Gobert's next change to suit up will be Sunday against Chicago, which is the first leg of a back-to-back set.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Thu 12/15/22 5:36 PM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert is questionable to play in Friday's matchup with Oklahoma City due to a left ankle sprain.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert is questionable to miss just his third game of the season Friday. Naz Reid will likely see extended minutes at center with Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) still out if the three-time Defensive Player of the Year is unavailable. Gobert is second in the NBA in rebounds per game at 12.2.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Thu 12/15/22 12:16 PM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert provided 11 points (3-5 FG, 5-7 FT), 13 rebounds and two blocks across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 99-88 loss to the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert was the lone bright spot in a mediocre showing from the Timberwolves. Ball distribution was definitely a problem without D'Angelo Russell (knee) in the lineup, and Austin Rivers didn't do much in relief. Still, Gobert achieved his usual high rebound count in the paint.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Tue 12/13/22 3:25 PM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert finished with 16 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 FT), 20 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 133-112 loss to the Trail Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
Though Gobert came up empty in the blocks category once again and is averaging nearly one fewer block per game in 2022-23 than a season ago (down to 1.2 from 2.1), his overall production is at least trending upward of late. Over his last four games, Gobert is averaging 19.5 points (on 66 percent shooting from the field) to go with 15.8 boards, 2.0 steals and 1.5 assists. Gobert should benefit from at least a few more touches on the offensive end for the foreseeable future while Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) remains weeks away from a return.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Sun 12/11/22 2:40 AM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert racked up 24 points (9-11 FG, 6-9 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals over 36 minutes during Saturday's 124-118 loss to the Trail Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert finished tied for second on the team with 24 points in the loss, just two behind Anthony Edwards' total. The big man scored 22 points against Utah in the first game of the back-to-back set Friday, and he's now exceeded the 20-point total in consecutive contests for the first time this season. The scoring surge has come while Karl-Anthony Towns remains out with a calf injury, so it's uncertain if Gobert will continue to look for the ball as much offensively when Towns eventually returns. A boost in the scoring department would be a welcome sign to fantasy managers who roster Gobert, as there's been some disappointment in his output this season -- both his 11.8 boards and 1.3 blocks per contest are well below the standards he has set over the past several campaigns.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Sat 12/10/22 10:56 AM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert produced 22 points (8-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 13 rebounds and one assist in 37 minutes during Friday's 118-108 win over the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert nearly had a double-double by halftime, recording 14 points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field to go along with eight boards over the first two quarters. After failing to score a point in the third quarter, he went 4-of-5 for eight points in the final period while also grabbing five second-half rebounds to notch his second straight double-double. The Wolves center is shooting 65.4 percent from the field in three games to start this month, averaging 14.7 points and 12.7 rebounds over that stretch.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Wed 12/7/22 11:20 PM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert produced 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-5 FT), 21 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 121-115 victory over the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert took things to another level Wednesday, serving up his best performance of the season. The departure of Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) has certainly presented Gobert with a fantastic opportunity. With less competition on the boards, his rebounding numbers should be able to return to more like what we are used to seeing. A few more shot opportunities, as well as space on the defensive end, could result in Gobert putting together a strong stretch, rewarding those managers who showed patience early in the season.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Sat 12/3/22 9:01 PM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert was assessed a flagrant 2 foul and got ejected from Saturday's game against the Thunder, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert was ejected after he tripped Kenrich Williams. Naz Reid will get most of the minutes as his replacement, while Luka Garza and Nate Knight are also expected to see minutes out there. Gobert ended Saturday's contest with six points (3-3 FG, 0-2 FT) and four rebounds across nine minutes.