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'He Never Came Off as Intimidating': Paul Pierce Refused to Call Rudy Gobert Top-10 Defensively All-Time

'He Never Came Off as Intimidating': Paul Pierce Refused to Call Rudy Gobert Top-10 Defensively All-Time

The NBA may be a league that embraces offense over defense, but that doesn’t mean there won’t still be a few standouts who embody the old guard. Rudy Gobert is among them.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / March 20
Final Injury Report for Trail Blazers-Timberwolves: Will Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid Play?

Final Injury Report for Trail Blazers-Timberwolves: Will Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid Play?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are at home on Friday night as they host the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota enters Friday’s game with a 43-27 record after defeating the Utah Jazz at home in dominant fashion on Wednesday night.

Ayo Dosunmu News / Field Level Media / March 19
Ayo Dosunmu bringing 'genuine energy' as Wolves take on Blazers

Ayo Dosunmu bringing 'genuine energy' as Wolves take on Blazers

Nobody can fill Anthony Edwards' shoes, but Ayo Dosunmu is doing his best to help. Dosunmu will look to stay hot as Edwards' injury replacement in the starting lineup when the Minnesota Timberwolves tip off against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Rudy Gobert News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
Watch: Rudy Gobert's teammates had a ruthless reaction to his air ball

Watch: Rudy Gobert's teammates had a ruthless reaction to his air ball

Rudy Gobert may want to have a talk with his teammates after how some of them reacted to his embarrassing basketball faux pas. During one sequence in Wednesday’s

LeBron James News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz
The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz
The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hardwood Heroics / March 19
Minnesota Timberwolves Coach Makes Rudy Gobert Plea Amid Anthony Edwards’ Injury Absence

Minnesota Timberwolves Coach Makes Rudy Gobert Plea Amid Anthony Edwards’ Injury Absence

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently announced that Anthony Edwards will be out for one to two weeks due to a knee injury, so head coach Chris Finch urges everyone to make a concerted effort to fill the massive void on the offensive end.

NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Rudy Gobert News / Bleacher Report / March 19
Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 19
Timberwolves’ Chris Finch addresses Rudy Gobert’s pass-catching issues

Timberwolves’ Chris Finch addresses Rudy Gobert’s pass-catching issues

While Rudy Gobert is undoubtedly one of the most complete centers in the league, some aspects of his offensive play have come under close scrutiny of late.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 18
Timberwolves dismantle Jazz with 2nd-half outburst

Timberwolves dismantle Jazz with 2nd-half outburst

Ayo Dosunmu scored 23 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished six assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 147-111 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / March 18

Timberwolves 147, Jazz 111: Helping Push the Tank Forward

In a long NBA season, certain games can speak volumes about who a team is and what the trajectory of their season can be. This was not one of those nights.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / March 18
Wolves' Naz Reid Ruled Out vs. Jazz: Joan Beringer's Time to Shine?

Wolves' Naz Reid Ruled Out vs. Jazz: Joan Beringer's Time to Shine?

The Timberwolves have ruled out forward Naz Reid (ankle) for Wednesday night's game against the Utah Jazz. He was previously deemed questionable but will officially sit on the second half of a back-to-back for Minnesota.

Anthony Edwards News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / March 18
Why Anthony Edwards' Injury May Not Be the Worst Thing for the Wolves

Why Anthony Edwards' Injury May Not Be the Worst Thing for the Wolves

The Timberwolves are Anthony Edwards' team. There is no question about that. He is their best player, their alpha. Both this season and beyond, they will go as far as he can take them.

NBA News / Yardbarker
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Anthony Edwards News / Hoops Rumors / March 17
Timberwolves rule out Anthony Edwards for 1-2 weeks

Timberwolves rule out Anthony Edwards for 1-2 weeks

After being ruled out for Tuesday’s matchup with the Suns due to right knee soreness, Edwards underwent an MRI that revealed inflammation in that right knee, the team announced Tuesday in a press release.

Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update leaves Bucks facing uncertainty
Antetokounmpo may be a trade target for a surprising team
Grizzlies confirm Scotty Pippen Jr. news
Former All-Star claims Bam Adebayo's 83-point game is bad for the NBA
Steve Kerr screamed at the wrong player after Warriors' botched play

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