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Shaquille O'Neal On Rudy Gobert: ‘If He Makes The Hall Of Fame, I’ll Wear A Dress To The Ceremony’

Shaquille O’Neal just dropped one of the most brutal takedowns of Rudy Gobert we’ve ever seen. On the latest episode of 'The BIG Podcast,' the Hall of Famer and four-time NBA champion unleashed a profanity-laced tirade against the Timberwolves center, blasting everything from his contract to his physicality, and even his Hall of Fame credentials.

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Rudy Gobert Continues To Receive Fiery Shots From The Iconic Shaquille O'Neal

Rudy Gobert has been one of the most impactful big men in the past two decades. He has four Defensive Player of the Year awards on his mantle, but he continues to come under fire with criticisms from all angles.

Joan Beringer News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / 9 hours ago

Rival GM calls Joan Beringer a possible 'top-five player' in 2025 NBA Draft

Former Indiana and Georgia men's basketball coach Tom Crean isn't the only industry expert who thinks the Timberwolves might've struck gold by taking Joan Beringer with the No.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / 12 hours ago

Michael Grady's role with Wolves even more limited with NBC gig

How many games will Michael Grady actually call for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2025-26 season? We already knew that his schedule would be impacted

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Minnesota Timberwolves learned from three NBA teams before making ‘tough choice’ about one star, ‘that was rough’

The Minnesota Timberwolves dodged the second apron for the 2025-26 NBA season with a tough choice. The second apron was initially introduced to abolish the era of superteams in the NBA due to how dominant the Golden State Warriors were during the 2010s.

Rudy Gobert News / Hardwood Heroics / 18 hours ago

'If He Gets In, Take Me Out' – Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert Catches Wild HOF Stray From Shaquille O’Neal

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert still has a huge hater in Shaquille O’Neal, as the latter believes that the four-time Defensive Player of the Year doesn’t deserve a spot in the Hall of Fame someday.

Rudy Gobert News / The SportsRush / July 24

Shaquille O’Neal Finds Solace In Morris Twins As They Berate Rudy Gobert’s $109 Million Contract

NBA stars are among the highest-paid athletes in the world, but their salaries have been a hot topic of debate lately. For those who oppose the massive paychecks, the news won’t be any easier to swallow.

Rudy Gobert News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23

Shaquille O’Neal drops wild Hall Of Fame declaration on Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert

Throughout his NBA career with the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves, Rudy Gobert is a polarizing talent. On one hand, many fans have a lot of respect for the four-time Defensive Player of the Year.

Anthony Edwards News / Hardwood Heroics / July 23

'I Would’ve Liked to Play Against Him' – Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Receives High Praise From Hall of Famer

Anthony Edwards has gained a fan in Mitch Richmond. During his recent appearance at Byron Scott’s Fast Break podcast, Richmond expressed his admiration for the Minnesota Timberwolves guard.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23

Minnesota Timberwolves’ perfect move in 2025 NBA offseason

Few teams in the Western Conference have grown more organically and more impressively over the last few seasons than the Minnesota Timberwolves. After back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals, the Wolves aren’t a plucky underdog anymore.

Terrence Shannon News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 22

Wolves' Terrence Shannon Jr. makes NBA All-Summer League first team

Timberwolves second-year guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has been named to the NBA's All-Summer League first team, the league announced on Tuesday. He's joined by the Kings' Nique Clifford, the Spurs' David Jones-Garcia, the Clippers' Jordan Miller, and MVP Kyle Filipowski of the Utah Jazz.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Timberwolves Star Among Lakers Trade Targets

The Minnesota Timberwolves have the appearance of a team that is relying on continuity for next season, having made no blockbuster moves so far this season.

Donte DiVincenzo News / HITC / July 22

LA Lakers receive immediate response from Timberwolves after enquiry over Donte DiVincenzo

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t slowing down in their bid to build a contender, making another move to strengthen the squad for a championship run next season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bleacher Report / July 21

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Anthony Edwards News / The SportsRush / July 21

Hall of Famer Explains Why Anthony Edwards is so Difficult to Play Against

There is a notion that the older generation doesn’t give today’s NBA stars the respect they deserve. There certainly have been cases of unwarranted criticism over the years, something that has never found its way to Anthony Edwards.

Donte DiVincenzo News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 21

Report: Wolves quickly shut down Lakers' interest in Donte DiVincenzo trade

The Lakers reportedly reached out to the Wolves about a potential trade for Donte DiVincenzo earlier this offseason, but Minnesota immediately turned down the talks according to National NBA Insider & Reporter for Clutch Points, Brett Siegel.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Anthony Edwards Trade Speculation Slammed by Bill Simmons

Anthony Edwards has easily established himself as the Minnesota Timberwolves' franchise player, as he's continued to improve each of his seasons. The former No.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels Is Already Influencing Young NBA Players

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a promising future centered on Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels. They are the duo that the team is pushing to become the building blocks for the long-term future.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 21

Wolves Summer League report card: How TSJ, Dillingham, Beringer and others graded out

After losing their final game on Saturday to the Rockets, the Timberwolves are officially leaving Las Vegas Summer League with a 4-1 record. It's a big summer for Minnesota's young core, so let's look at how they all performed.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Last Word On Sports / July 20

Timberwolves Trio Needs to Parlay Summer Success to NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off back-to-back Western Conference Finals. They have one of the brightest young stars in the league, two-time All-NBA guard Anthony Edwards.

Terrence Shannon News / NBA Draft on SI / July 20

Why Terrence Shannon Jr. Could Tilt the Western Conference This Season

Following two consecutive seasons in which the Minnesota Timberwolves have been eliminated in the Western Conference Finals, a breakthrough season is the hope for the franchise.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / July 18

Timberwolves’ new owners prepared to continue paying tax

After paying a franchise-record $90.4MM in luxury tax penalties last season, the Timberwolves are now under new ownership. But the transfer from Glen Taylor to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez won’t make the team any less inclined to pay a tax bill, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hardwood Heroics / July 18

'He’s Going to Request a Trade From Minnesota' – Timberwolves Star Gets a Dilemma From Former NBA Player

The Minnesota Timberwolves showed promise over the past two seasons by making it to the Western Conference finals. However, in both occasions, the Wolves came up short.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 17

Minnesota Timberwolves 2025 NBA free agency grades for every signing

They finished the regular season with a decent 49-33 record, good for the 6th seed in the Western Conference. Rudy Gobert anchored the defense, while Edwards took a superstar leap.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / July 16

Julius Randle signs multiyear deal with Timberwolves

July 16: Randle’s new deal with the Timberwolves has been officially finalized, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. June 29: The Timberwolves and forward Julius Randle have agreed to terms on a multiyear deal, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

Is Ant-Man a Top 10 Pick? Timberwolves Fantasy Outlook 2025-26

Over the past two seasons, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been true contenders in the Western Conference. After making the Western Conference Finals in their second straight season, the T-Wolves are looking to make another leap.