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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Timberwolves defense gets eye-opening endorsement from Mavericks HC Dusty May

MINNEAPOLIS — Before their bout this evening, Mavericks head coach Dusty May sang high praises of the Timberwolves ‘ defense this season. “I think they do a great job of guarding one-on-one,” said May, in his first season coaching at the professional level, after eight seasons at the Division I collegiate level.

Rudy Gobert News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 10

Rudy Gobert and Defense are Primary Reasons for Timberwolves’ Strong Start

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had an incredibly strong start to their season. The Wolves have the NBA's second-best net rating and have won eight of their 11 games.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / November 9

Jonathan Kuminga Gets Frustrated With Rudy Gobert Again During Timberwolves-Pelicans Game

Jonathan Kuminga and Rudy Gobert have been teammates for only a few months with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the former is already getting a bit too frustrated with the latter.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / November 8

Rudy Gobert’s Timberwolves Impact So Far Is Complicated

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have only played about 12% of their schedule so far, but it sure feels like Rudy Gobert has already logged a season's worth of up-and-down play.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / November 8

Rudy Gobert Is 'Not Meshing' With LaMelo Ball: Timberwolves Exit Seen As Increasingly Likely

The Minnesota Timberwolves were already stacked with talent before adding star point guard LaMelo Ball to the fold. As the third overall pick in 2020, teams have always been high on LaMelo’s potential, and the Wolves were quick to hail him as their point guard for the foreseeable future.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / HITC / November 5

DeMarcus Cousins suggests the Minnesota Timberwolves swap Rudy Gobert for Anthony Davis

DeMarcus Cousins suggested the Washington Wizards and Minnesota Timberwolves exchange centers, as both teams face a challenging situation. Anthony Davis is currently looking for a new contract, and the Wizards are reportedly not interested in extending him on an expensive deal.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / November 4

There's a mistake on Rudy Gobert's career stat line, and the NBA won't fix it

The first made three-pointer of Rudy Gobert’s 14-year NBA career feels closer than ever. Gobert has already shot three of them in seven games this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / HITC / November 3

'I tell him': Rudy Gobert says he knows how LaMelo Ball can get rid of his foul trouble

The only negative about LaMelo Ball’s season so far has been his foul trouble. The Minnesota Timberwolves star has been incredible since the first game, but against the San Antonio Spurs, he fouled out in 20 minutes.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / November 2

Rudy Gobert Sparks Outrage After Baffling Defensive Lapse Against Bucks

Rudy Gobert is widely regarded as a key rotation player for the Minnesota Timberwolves. As the team’s defensive anchor, Gobert plays a significant role as a rim protector and inside presence.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Final Injury Report for Timberwolves-Spurs: Will Rudy Gobert, Stephon Castle Play?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the road Saturday night as they travel to take on the San Antonio Spurs in a Western Conference showdown. Minnesota enters Saturday’s contest with a 4-2 record after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers at home Friday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Timberwolves’ Chris Finch praises Rudy Gobert for making ‘all the right plays’ in win over Clippers

MINNEAPOLIS — After a rough 0-13 shooting stretch for Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert that drew major criticism from fans and even his coach, the four-time defensive player of the year responded in a big way.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bleacher Report / October 30

Watch: Gobert tried to get in his bag

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / October 30

Rudy Gobert On The Viral Clip Of LaMelo Ball And Jonathan Kuminga Getting Frustrated At Him

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost 119-114 to the Golden State Warriors at Target Center on Wednesday, but the biggest talking point afterward wasn’t their performance.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / HITC / October 30

'I didn't feel': Rudy Gobert reacts to viral video of LaMelo Ball yelling at him

LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga seemed to be having a go at Rudy Gobert during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ game against the Golden State Warriors. The Wolves went into the game without Anthony Edwards, and unsurprisingly, they didn’t look like their usual selves.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Timberwolves’ Chris Finch calls out Rudy Gobert for ‘finesse’ play during ugly 0-of-12 shooting stretch

MINNEAPOLIS — Over his past two games, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has put together an ugly field goal percentage, shooting a cumulative 0-13 from the field.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bring Me The Sports / October 29

Just 5 games in, Wolves' frustration with Rudy Gobert is already simmering

Do the Timberwolves have a Rudy Gobert situation on their hands? Gobert has been an utter disaster on offense during the Wolves’ last two games, both of which were losses.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / HITC / October 29

Minnesota Timberwolves HC admits Rudy Gobert isn’t able to ‘finish well’ amid 23.1% layup percentage

Chris Finch is making no excuses for how Rudy Gobert has started the season, and is making it clear what needs to change. Despite being a former All-Star and All-NBA player, Gobert has been categorically poor on the offensive end of the court this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / October 29

Watch: LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga Get Frustrated With Rudy Gobert During Timberwolves’ Loss To Warriors

The Minnesota Timberwolves were flying high after a 3-0 start to the 2026-27 NBA season, but things have since gone south. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Anthony Edwards-less Timberwolves 119-114 at Target Center on Wednesday, handing the hosts their second straight defeat.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 27