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Rudy Gobert suspended by NBA

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Jan 12, 2026 5:22 PM ET

Rudy Gobert has been suspended one game by the NBA because of his flagrant fouls.

Gobert was called for a Flagrant Foul Penalty 1 during his Minnesota Timberwolves’ 104-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Gobert was defending Victor Wembanyama along the perimeter and did not give the Spurs big man a landing spot following a step-back 3-point shot attempt.

Rudy Gobert picks up a flagrant foul penalty one for not giving Wemby a landing space here.

It's his fifth flagrant this season, so he will be suspended for Tuesday's game in Milwaukee. Meanwhile, Wemby drills four free throws to put the Spurs back up 10.

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— Charlie Walton (@CharlieWaltonMN) January 12, 2026

Gobert reached six flagrant foul points on the season with that penalty, which triggers a 1-game suspension. The suspension costs Gobert $201,149 based on his per-game pay rate.

The NBA announced that Rudy Gobert has been suspended 1 game for reaching 6 flagrant foul points.

The suspension will cost Gobert $201,149.

The Timberwolves will also receive a tax variance credit of $100,575.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) January 12, 2026

Gobert will miss Minnesota’s next game, which is on Tuesday at the Milwaukee Bucks. The 33-year-old center is averaging 11.0 points, 11.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game this season. Minnesota is 26-14, which has them fourth in the West entering play on Monday.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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