Rudy Gobert C MIN Sat 7/25/20 8:44 PM
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Gobert scored a team-high 21 points (8-9 FG, 5-6 FT) while adding eight rebounds and two blocks in 24 minutes off the bench during Saturday's scrimmage against the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
The Jazz ended up winning the scrimmage 101-99, and Gobert's performance against an undermanned Miami frontcourt that was missing Bam Adebayo was a big factor in the result. The 28-year-old center has a lot of fence-mending to do with his teammates and chamistry in the Jazz locker room could be a major story once play resumes, but there's no questioning what a motivated Gobert can do on the court and on the glass.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Tue 4/14/20 12:22 PM
Rudy Gobert
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Gobert said Sunday in an Instagram Live conversation with Taylor Rooks of Turner Sports that he spoke with Donovan Mitchell "a few days ago" in an effort to repair the relationship between the two players.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert's willingness to reach out to Mitchell may at least temporarily defuse the notion that the relationship between the two Jazz co-stars "doesn't appear salvageable," as one source with knowledge of the matter previously labeled the matter in a report published Friday by Shams Charania, Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic. While Gobert told Rooks that he was ready to turn his focus to teaming up with Mitchell and winning a championship, it's not certain that Mitchell is on the same page with the big man. When he tested positive for the coronavirus shortly after Gobert, Mitchell expressed frustration with the recklessness Gobert exhibited in contacting teammates and the media in the days leading up to the NBA suspending its season. Both players are at least fine from a health standpoint, as the Utah Department of Health fully cleared Gobert, Mitchell and all other Jazz players and personnel of the coronavirus in late March.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Fri 4/10/20 12:26 PM
Rudy Gobert
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According to Shams Charania and Tony Jones of The Athletic, Gobert and Donovan Mitchell remain at odds over Gobert's role in the coronavirus saga.
EDGE Analysis
Last month, Gobert became the first player known to test positive for the virus, and he was openly reckless about his contact with other players, as well as the Jazz media in the days leading up to the NBA shutdown. In a video call with Good Morning America on Mar. 16, Mitchell expressed his displeasure with Gobert, and the Jazz are now working to repair the relationship between their two stars. "It doesn't appear salvageable," said one source cited in The Athletic's report, though the organization remains hopeful that, in time, the two will find common ground. Teammate Joe Ingles implied that he believes Gobert and Mitchell will eventually mend their relationship. "I'm confident our team is going to be totally fine," Ingles said. "I heard Donovan's response (on GMA), or whatever it was, to that question, and a part of that is on Donovan and Rudy to sort out if he's frustrated with him or whatever. But I have no doubt when we go back to training, or when our season starts again, our team is going to be what we have been and what we are. ... I'm confident our team will be completely fine. The chemistry will be fine."
Rudy Gobert C MIN Fri 3/27/20 12:15 PM
Rudy Gobert
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Gobert, teammate Donovan Mitchell, and all Jazz players and personnel were fully cleared of coronavirus by the Utah Department of Health on Friday, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert was the first NBA player to test positive for the respiratory virus March 11, with the news prompting the league to immediately suspend operations indefinitely. The status of the league itself has yet to change, but the 27-year-old is now fully recovered and poses no risk of infection to other individuals.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Mon 3/16/20 3:32 PM
Rudy Gobert
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Gobert (illness) announced Sunday that he's "feeling a little better every single day" after testing positive last week for the coronavirus. "I wish I could have taken this thing more seriously," Gobert said.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert was the first of three known NBA players to have tested positive for the virus, with the news of his illness prompting the league to suspend its season indefinitely. The All-Star center seems to be progressing well and should make a full recovery from the virus, though it's unknown whether he'll be ready to play once the NBA resumes action.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Wed 3/11/20 9:37 PM
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Gobert tested positive for coronavirus Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The reasoning behind the postponement for Wednesday's game at Oklahoma City is now perfectly clear, as the teams were pulled off the court shortly before opening tip. Gobert has no official timeline for his return, but a multiweek quarantine period is recommended. The NBA has suspended the season until further notice as a result, per Charania.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Wed 3/11/20 8:02 PM
Rudy Gobert
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Gobert (illness) was ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Andy Larsen of KSL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Jazz changed Gobert from questionable to out and back to questionable in the hours leading up to the contest, but they eventually ruled him out shortly before tipoff. Tony Bradley will enter the starting five, and Ed Davis could also see increased run Wednesday.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Wed 3/11/20 7:11 PM
Rudy Gobert
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Gobert (illness) is considered questionable to play in Wednesday's matchup against the Thunder, Andy Larsen of KSL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Due to a misunderstanding, Gobert was initially listed as out for Wednesday's contest. Instead, he'll enter warmups as a questionable listing and could play. Look for further information regarding the star center's availability to come out prior to tipoff.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Wed 3/11/20 6:44 PM
Rudy Gobert
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Gobert (illness) will not play Wednesday against the Thunder, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert popped up on the morning injury report with an illness, and he's feeling too under the weather to participate in Wednesday's action. In his place, Tony Bradley and Ed Davis should pick up most, if not all, of the center's minutes.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Wed 3/11/20 12:15 PM
Rudy Gobert
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Gobert is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to an illness, Andy Larsen of KSL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert seemingly woke up feeling sick, and it's possible he misses his first game since late November. If he ends up sidelined, Tony Bradley and Ed Davis would presumably hold down the minutes at center.