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Rudy Gobert's free-throw shooting has cratered over the past month. After a 4-for-9 performance at the charity stripe, including another airball, in Minnesota's

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / February 9

Ex-Nuggets Coach Disrespects Rudy Gobert, Challenges Anthony Edwards

Michael Malone, the former Denver Nuggets coach and now an ESPN analyst, delivered a disrespectful message to Rudy Gobert while commentating on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.

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Rudy Gobert brutally called out his Timberwolves teammates

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert did not hold back about what he saw as a lack of defensive effort from his teammates. Gobert openly advocated for coach Chris Finch to start benching players after a 119-115 home loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / February 7

Chris Finch Calls Gobert's Accountability Comments 'Disappointing'

A day after Rudy Gobert called out his teammates' lack of effort in a loss to the Pelicans and suggested coaches may have to provide accountability by benching players who don't hustle, Wolves head coach Chris Finch pushed back and didn't hide his frustration with Gobert for delivering that message in a public setting.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / ESPN / February 7

Gobert slams teammates for 'unacceptable' effort

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert called out his after a loss to the Pelicans and challenged the coaching staff to bench players not giving enough effort.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / February 7

Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert Calls Out Teammates For Lack Of Effort

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert called out his teammates’ lack of effort following a 119-115 home loss to the floundering Pelicans on Friday. “At some point, if the players don’t have accountability, someone has to have accountability for the players,” Gobert said, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.

Rudy Gobert News / Yardbarker / February 7

Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert demands 'accountability' after deflating loss to Pelicans

The Minnesota Timberwolves blew an 18-point lead Friday night and lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, 119-115. It's becoming a pattern, especially against teams they should be beating. After the game, Timberwolves center Gobert had some things to say about it.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / February 7

Rudy Gobert Harshly Calls Out Timberwolves Players After Loss To Pelicans: 'No Accountability'

The Minnesota Timberwolves blew an 18-point second-half lead to lose 119-115 to the New Orleans Pelicans at Target Center on Friday. The Timberwolves have been on the losing end against some of the weaker teams in the NBA one too many times this season, and star big man Rudy Gobert called out his teammates in his postgame media session.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

The moment Timberwolves’ Mike Conley Jr. trade hit Rudy Gobert like a ton of bricks

On Tuesday afternoon, the Minnesota Timberwolves decided to shake things up by sending Mike Conley Jr. out in a three-team deal that didn’t net the team much other than financial flexibility.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert shares heartfelt reaction to Minnesota shootings

Rudy Gobert recently showcased a surprising depth to his offensive repertoire during a high-stakes matchup against the Utah Jazz. Despite long-standing criticisms regarding his scoring limitations and hands, the Minnesota Timberwolves center stunned viewers by executing an elite Eurostep in transition to finish an and-one layup.

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'He Was Dominant Tonight' – Minnesota Timberwolves Center Gets Praise for Double-Double Performance Vs. Golden State Warriors

Rudy Gobert was instrumental in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 108-83 blowout win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday evening, with both teams missing several key players like Anthony Edwards (foot), Stephen Curry (knee), and Draymond Green (back).

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 25

Shaquille O’Neal Savagely Roasts Chauncey Billups, Joel Embiid, and Rudy Gobert

As great as Shaquille O’Neal was during his NBA career, his personality has been the driving factor in why he is still a regular presence on our TVs. The four-time NBA champion recently appeared on Sundae Conversations, and true to his character, roasted a plethora of former and current NBA stars.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / January 22

Timberwolves Look To Reset After Frustrating Road Trip

The Wolves head into their game against Chicago on Thursday night trying to avoid what would be their first four-game losing streak since November 2024.

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / January 21

Jazz 127, Timberwolves 122: Death by 1,000 Backdoor Cuts

The Texas back-to-back was fun, but in both matchups, a shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves team was edged in the last few minutes of each game. Minnesota looked to get back on track in a slightly later than usual 8 PM CT tipoff against the Utah Jazz in the place that Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, Joe Ingles, and Johnny Juzang called home.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert’s wild Eurostep has to be seen to be believed

Much has been made over the years of the deficiencies in Rudy Gobert’s game. The Minnesota Timberwolves devote such a huge portion of their salary cap to Gobert and yet his offensive flaws couldn’t be any clearer.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / January 12

Rudy Gobert suspended by NBA

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.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Field Level Media / January 12

Wolves C Rudy Gobert suspended 1 game for flagrant foul accumulation

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been suspended one game without pay after he sustained his sixth flagrant foul point of the season in Sunday's 104-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / January 12

Rudy Gobert To Be Suspended For One Game

Rudy Gobert will be suspended for one game due to his accumulation of flagrant fouls, reports The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski (Twitter link). Gobert was assessed a flagrant foul for a reckless closeout on a Victor Wembanyama three-point attempt in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game between the Timberwolves and the Spurs.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The Lead / January 11

Rudy Gobert, On the Verge of History, Deserves More Respect

Rudy Gobert is playing some of the best basketball of his career—and hardly anyone seems to be noticing. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year and three-time All-Star has been dominant over the past several weeks, anchoring one of the NBA’s most effective defenses while quietly strengthening his case for yet another DPOY trophy.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 8

Cavaliers Player Shoves Rudy Gobert Twice, Teammates Target Timberwolves Big Man Who Responds Strongly

The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight in Minneapolis in the first of the two meetings scheduled between the two sides this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / EssentiallySports / December 15

What Happened to Rudy Gobert? Timberwolves Star Exits Kings Game With Non-Injury Issue

Everything was clicking for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Sacramento Kings—until it suddenly wasn’t. In the middle of a dominant performance, Rudy Gobert unexpectedly left the game, creating immediate concern despite no apparent injury.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13

Rudy Gobert takes revenge on Steph Curry, Warriors

Gobert was on the wrong end of a Curry flurry during the 2024 Olympics. Friday, the "Stifle Tower" ruined Curry's return and the Warriors' comeback with rebounds, putbacks and dunks down the stretch.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8

Rudy Gobert ejected after his dangerous mid-air hit on Suns center

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert got ejected after delivering a dirty hit during Monday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Gobert let Suns center Mark Williams slip through the defense for what was looking like an uncontested dunk midway through the third quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Larry Brown Sports / November 22

Rudy Gobert got called out by opposing broadcaster

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was called out by an opposing team’s broadcaster for how he handled a confrontation during Friday night’s game.