Rudy Gobert: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / October 14

Denver Nuggets: Why Shocking 2024 Trade Benefits Nikola Jokic’s Team

One of the most surprising developments in the 2024 NBA playoffs was the second-round ouster of the Denver Nuggets at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10

Shaquille O’Neal aiming for Rudy Gobert money negotiating next tv deal

The NBA will be going into its final season with TNT after losing its basketball rights and not renewing a deal with them. Instead, places such as NBC, Peacock, and ESPN will be airing games for the foreseeable future.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert fires pack at DPOY criticism

Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert is playing defense, but for a different reason than one may think. Gobert’s defensive stance is not on the basketball floor, but off the court.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / October 5

Rudy Gobert Challenges The Haters To Prove He Was Unworthy Of His Defensive Player Of The Year Awards

There may be no other player in the NBA more hated than Rudy Gobert. The All-NBA big man is a common target of criticism by people who question if he was ever worthy of his impressive record of accolades.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 5

Karl-Anthony Towns Gets Real On Draymond Green Choking Rudy Gobert

Karl-Anthony Towns, recently traded to the New York Knicks, provided insightful commentary on the infamous incident involving Draymond Green and Rudy Gobert.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fastbreak on SI / October 5

NBA Legend Dwight Howard Reacts To Rudy Gobert's Instagram Post

Rudy Gobert is going into his 12th season in the NBA (and third with the Minnesota Timberwolves). The 2024 Defensive Player of The Year finished the season with averages of 14.0 points, 12.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.1 blocks per contest while shooting 66.1% from the field in 76 games.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / October 5

Rudy Gobert Makes Picks For Who Is The Greater Defender: Jordan vs. LeBron, Draymond vs. Rodman

Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert knows a thing or two about defending, so during a recent interview with House of Highlights, he was asked to pick between some of the greatest defenders of all time.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 4

Victor Wembanyama names three players he wishes to dunk on

As the NBA prepares for Year 2 of Victor Wembanyama, at least three players should be wary, as the Spurs prodigy has placed them on poster alert.

Victor Wembanyama bulks up heading into Year 2 with Spurs

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The 'NBA Defensive Player of the Year' quiz

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / October 4

Karl-Anthony Towns Reveals Rudy Gobert’s True Feelings After Draymond Green Choke

Karl-Anthony Towns has just been traded to the New York Knicks, and the media was eager to hear his point of view on the choking incident between Rudy Gobert and Draymond Green.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Last Word On Sports / October 2

Former NBA DPOY Candidate Disses Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert

Despite taking home last season’s Defensive Player of the Year award, many have criticized Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert. Recently, basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal called Gobert the worst NBA player of all time.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 1

'You're creating something inside their head': Rudy Gobert responds to criticism

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is often the subject of outside — and at times unwarranted — criticism. Gobert knows how to deal with the hate. In part, it's something he embraces.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Last Word On Sports / October 1

2024-25 NBA Betting Preview: Timberwolves Win Total Odds

The Minnesota Timberwolves are entering the 2024-25 season as NBA Finals hopefuls after an excellent 2023-24 season. Their dominant defense helped secure them a spot near the Western Conference’s top, propelling them onto a deep playoff run.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fastbreak on SI / September 28

Rudy Gobert Sends Heartfelt Message To Karl-Anthony Towns After Timberwolves Trade

Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns have been among the best big-men duos the NBA has seen in recent years. After Towns got injured in their first year together, the two helped the Minnesota Timberwolves reach the 2024 Western Conference finals.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 25

Carmelo Anthony shockingly takes sides in Shaquille O’Neal, Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert feud

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has dealt with his share of criticism from Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal. In August, O’Neal slammed Gobert for cheating the system after he signed a five-year, $205 million contract. On an episode of the 7 PM in Brooklyn podcast, Carmelo Anthony took sides in the feud between the two centers.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 25

Mike Conley's advice for Anthony Edwards, opinions on Rudy Gobert critics

Mike Conley has sage advice to help Anthony Edwards take the next step. He also has opinions about why Rudy Gobert gets so much flack from his peers. Check out what the Timberwolves veteran point guard said Tuesday during an hourlong interview with KFAN-FM 100.3's Dan Barreiro.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / September 21

Shaquille O’Neal Explains Why He’s Hard On Rudy Gobert & Other Centers

While Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal often likes to joke around, one thing he takes seriously is the play of big men in the NBA. O’Neal is known as the most dominant center ever and has high expectations for some of the best in the league today to be the same.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / September 20

Wolves' Chris Finch hints at more 3-big lineups with Gobert, Towns, Reid

Could we see the Timberwolves play all three of their bigs — Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, and Naz Reid — at the same time more frequently this season?

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / September 20

Shaquille O'Neal Explains Why He's So Hard On Rudy Gobert

Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal has made a habit of taking jabs at Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert. For those wondering, O'Neal finally explained why he questions Gobert so much.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Shaq says he would have gotten physical with Gobert

Shaquille O'Neal says he would have gotten physical with Rudy Gobert

Shaq thinks Rudy Gobert is lucky the two of them were never teammates.

O’Neal has interesting theory about Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama

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The 'NBA Defensive Player of the Year' quiz

Minnesota Timberwolves News / FirstSportz / September 19

'Not personal,' – Shaquille O’Neal clears the air on alleged beef with DPOY Rudy Gobert

It is public knowledge that Shaquille O’Neal and Rudy Gobert have been going at each other for years. On a recent episode of ‘The OGs Show,’ the NBA legend discussed the feud where he confirmed that it is not personal. Shaq has made a reputation as one who wouldn’t hesitate to speak his mind regardless of status.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / September 18

Shaquille O'Neal Says His Beef With Rudy Gobert Is 'Nothing Personal'

In a recent appearance on 'The OGs Show,' 4x NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal revealed the status of his relationship with Rudy Gobert. The two have gone at at other for years now but O'Neal confirmed this week that it's nothing personal between him and all of the bigs who he critiques on a daily basis.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / September 5