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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Gobert (rest) is set to play in Minnesota's preseason contest Thursday against the Lakers, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the Timberwolves' preseason opener Tuesday for rest purposes, Gobert will make his debut with Minnesota. The center figures to see a key role alongside Karl-Anthony Towns in the frontcourt once the season begins.

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said Gobert (rest) will not play in Tuesday's preseason opener against the Heat, Dane Moore of BringMeTheNews.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Moore, Gobert will get the night off to rest after playing heavy minutes during Eurobasket in September and jumping right into training camp. Gobert's absence shouldn't be alarming, as many key players rest to start preseason, so fantasy managers should still feel confident Gobert will be available heading into the regular season.

Gobert was traded from the Jazz to the Timberwolves on Friday for Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro and four first-round picks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a competitive first-round playoff series against the Grizzlies last season, the Timberwolves have decided to push in more chips. The move signals an interesting shift for Karl-Anthony Towns, who will now slot in as the starting power forward and be tasked with less rim protection. Gobert should continue playing the same sort of role in Minnesota that he was in Utah -- defending the rim and finishing easy looks around the basket. Gobert is coming off his third straight All-Star appearance, as he averaged 15.6 points on 71.3 percent shooting, 14.7 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.1 assists in 32.1 minutes in 2021-22.

Gobert ended with 10 points (3-6 FG, 4-4 FT) and 12 rebounds in 36 minutes during Thursday's 98-96 loss to Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert's day began in unfortunate fashion when a bee sting led to some facial swelling, though the incident didn't appear to affect his play on the court. The All-Star center did his usual heavy lifting on the boards, leading all players with 12 rebounds, but he was quiet offensively and didn't produce any defensive stats for the second time in the series. Gobert again proved to be one of the league's elite big men during the campaign, though his playoff numbers largely fell below those he posted during the regular season.

Gobert logged 17 points (6-7 FG, 5-7 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal over 27 minutes during Monday's 102-77 loss to Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Utah shot only 37.7 percent as a team in the contest, making Gobert's 6-for-7 line stand out even more than it usually would. The big man also grabbed a team-high 11 boards, though he failed to swat any shots for the second straight game. Gobert began the series scoring just 13 combined points over the first two games, but he has averaged 16.3 points in the subsequent three contests.

Gobert amassed 17 points (4-8 FG, 9-18 FT), 15 rebounds and one assist in 32 minutes during Saturday's 100-99 victory over the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

He slammed home the winning basket on an alley-oop with 11 seconds left in the fourth quarter, capping his first double-double of the series. Gobert has struggled a bit so far in the first round, averaging 11.3 points, 14.0 boards and 1.5 blocks through four games, but Saturday's performance could be a sign he's breaking out heading into Game 5 on Monday.