Gobert (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert is in danger of missing his ninth straight contest Friday due to lower back injury maintenance. If Gobert is downgraded to out yet again, Naz Reid should continue to start at center.

Gobert (back) will not play Wednesday against Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert will miss his eighth consecutive game and remains without a timetable for a return. His next chance to play comes Friday against Miami, but at this point, he should be considered questionable at best.

Gobert (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert will miss his eighth consecutive contest due to a back injury. His next chance to play will come in the second half of the club's back-to-back set on Wednesday against the Hornets. Naz Reid and Luka Garza will likely continue to shoulder the workload at the center position.

Gobert (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

The towering big man is set to miss a seventh straight game due to a back injury, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for a return to the hardwood. His next chance to play will come against the 76ers on Tuesday.

Gobert (back) will not play in Friday's game against Utah.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert will now miss his sixth consecutive game due to his back injury, and it is uncertain when he will return. With Julius Randle (groin), Anthony Edwards (suspension) and Gobert all out, Minnesota will turn to its second unit to step up in Friday's matchup with the Jazz. Naz Reid will likely start again in Gobert's absence.

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said prior to Thursday's 111-102 loss to the Lakers that Gobert (back) and Julius Randle (groin) are both "close" to playing in games, but no formal target date for either player has been established, Charlie Walton of ZoneCoverage.com reports. "We don't anticipate either of them in the near, near future, but they are both going in the right direction," Finch said of Gobert and Randle.

EDGE Analysis

Though Minnesota returned Donte DiVincenzo (toe) from an extended absence Thursday, the team looks as though it'll have to wait a bit longer to get back to full strength while Gobert and Randle are on the mend from injuries. Based on Finch's comments, Gobert and Randle can both be ruled out for the second leg of Minnesota's back-to-back set Friday in Utah, and a return from either player in the final game of the road trip Sunday in Phoenix may be ambitious. Naz Reid and Jalen McDaniels should continue to benefit from elevated playing time in the frontcourt until Gobert and Randle return. Gobert hasn't played since Feb. 12 due to low back injury maintenance.

Gobert (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert will miss a fifth straight game Thursday for Minnesota while managing a back issue. The Timberwolves will likely continue to lean on Naz Reid to pick up the slack in the frontcourt, with the French import set to miss another game.

Gobert (back) will not play Monday against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert can't seem to shake his back spasms and will be sidelined for a fourth straight contest. His next chance to play comes Thursday against the Lakers. Naz Reid will likely continue to start and is averaging 23.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.7 three-pointers and 2.7 blocks over his last three games.

Gobert (back) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert's absence streak will extend to three games Sunday due to lower back spasms. Until the defensive stalwart is able to return to action, Naz Reid and Luka Garza should continue to soak up the majority of Minnesota's center minutes. Gobert's next chance to suit up is Monday's rematch with the Thunder.

Gobert (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert will miss a second consecutive game due to a back issue. The veteran big man's absence will likely result in a heavier workload for Naz Reid, Jaylen Clark and Terrance Shannon against the Rockets.