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The NBA world hasn’t moved on from the dust-up between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris, but everyone was already greeted with a familiar sight during the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz’s matchup. Myles Turner and Rudy Gobert were at the center of it all as the latter tugged on the former’s shorts after his shot […]

Thursday’s matchup between the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers got ugly midway through the gam. Jazz star Rudy Gobert and Pacers center Myles Turner got into it in the fourth quarter after the two tumbled. Gobert appeared to grab onto Turner’s shorts as he was falling down, which the latter didn’t like. The two […]

The Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers got into it after a scuffle ultimately had Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, and Myles Turner all ejected. In the fourth quarter of a physical battle between the two teams, tempers were high as a scuffle broke out which was initiated from a heated altercation between the two big men. […]

Shaquille O’Neal has beef with many of the centers today in the NBA. Most notably, the TNT analyst seems to hone in on Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, often criticizing him and calling him out (unfairly, at times). However, this latest achievement by Gobert might knock down the former MVP down a peg. Justin Kubatko, […]

The Utah Jazz started the season in a great manner. The squad opened up with four routine wins, but its perfect start was stopped by the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. While the Jazz did not look good versus the Bulls, it is still a good start to the season. More or less, all key […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso is arguably one of the most unassuming guys ever in the NBA. He’s not just deceptively athletic. He is truly an explosive athlete who is very much capable of embarrassing defenders at the rim, as Utah Jazz rim-protectin’ monster Rudy Gobert found out Saturday night. pic.twitter.com/7mCD0w5QOE — Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) […]

Four months after the Utah Jazz flamed out in six games to the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals, Rudy Gobert says he battled severe back pain towards the end of the series. In fact, Gobert said, had the Jazz won Game 6 and extended the second series to seven games, he probably […]

The NBA has returned and it all starts with the preseason. Two 1-2 teams will face off in their fourth match-up of the preseason. The Milwaukee Bucks will head over to Utah to compete against The Jazz in what should be a great game. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a […]

It seems like Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has got some interesting things on his mind lately. Gobert went viral recently for this hilarious reply to a dedicated Utah Jazz fan, saying this: “I’ve been waiting for this day.” I’ve been waiting for this day. https://t.co/8uHjnHvR8a — Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) October 10, 2021 This reply […]

The Utah Jazz had the best record in the NBA last season. But despite having several weapons on their roster, adding even more firepower is never a bad thing. The Jazz’s latest signing in Rudy Gay may be a sneaky great addition for the team next season, particularly because of his latest injury admission. The […]

Rudy Gobert is looking massive. The Utah Jazz center recently posted a workout photo on Instagram looking like he’s added on loads of muscle in the offseason. Check out the Jazz star literally flexing his muscles below:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) In a recent interview […]

It’s no secret that Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal isn’t the biggest Rudy Gobert fan. Shaq has been relentless in calling out the Utah Jazz center for many years, which has caused a bit of a rift between the pair. However, it appears that Shaq has offered somewhat of an olive branch to […]

The Utah Jazz are entering another NBA season ready for contention. The core of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert has been together for a couple of years now and with Mitchell entering his prime soon, they must feel like time is running out. While they have had limited success in the last couple of years, […]

Draymond Green isn’t really the type that keeps his feelings to himself. This is exactly why the Golden State Warriors star just had to tell Dwyane Wade to his face about how he felt about Wade’s actions during Team USA’s gold-medal quest in the Tokyo Olympics. Wade, now a part-owner of the Utah Jazz, wished […]

Hassan Whiteside and new Utah Jazz teammate Rudy Gobert have never been the best of friends. They’ve been involved in a handful of rather heated exchanges on Twitter over the past few years which has led some to believe that these two guys just don’t like each other. Whiteside, who recently signed with the Jazz, […]

Dirk Nowitzki is arguably the best player from Europe who took over the NBA. In his basketball career, he achieved multiple awards. His trophy case includes one MVP, NBA championship, and a Finals MVP. Furthermore, to go alongside his NBA achievements, he also won a bronze medal during the 2002 FIBA World Championship while representing […]

Rudy Gobert and Team France had a heartbreaking finish to their campaign at the Tokyo Olympics, losing to Kevin Durant and Team USA in the gold medal match, 87-82. Gobert and co. gave it their all against the Americans until succumbing in the closing moments of the game. After the final buzzer, the Utah Jazz […]

Pau Gasol and Marc Gasol both announced their retirement from the Spanish national team after the loss to Team USA overnight at the Tokyo Olympics. While Marc is going to play for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021-22, Pau still has to make a decision on his basketball future. After these announcements, Frenchman Rudy Gobert […]

The surprising struggles of Team USA have been front and center in the ongoing men’s basketball tournament at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, the competition isn’t only revolving around Gregg Popovich’s squad. There are a number of other players who are also capable of putting on a good show for their countries, including Slovenia superstar […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are one game away from capturing the NBA title at the expense of the Phoenix Suns. After the Suns went out to a 2-0 lead, the Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, stormed back and won the past three. Now comes time for the debate: Who is the Finals MVP? The easy choice […]

Rudy Gobert has been receiving some flak for the Utah Jazz’s early postseason exit amid their stellar regular season. Fans expected Gobert to literally swat every shot hurled at him, especially after snagging his third Defensive Player of the Year plum. Obviously, this wasn’t the case as the Jazz got manhandled by the Los Angeles […]

Utah Jazz big man and three-time Defensive Player of the year recipient Rudy Gobert has caught a lot of flak in the past few days. After dropping the series against the Los Angeles Clippers, NBA fans were quick to point out Gobert’s flaws and how they contributed to the Jazz losing four straight games to […]

Rudy Gobert has been on the receiving end of massive hate following the Utah Jazz’s shocking Game 6 defeat to Terance Mann and the Los Angeles Clippers. After all, a lot of critics said he was basically exposed by the Clips as he became a liability on the defensive end. In response to all the […]

Make no mistake about it, Rudy Gobert is a dominant defensive force. The Utah Jazz star was named the Defensive Player of the Year for the 2020-21 NBA season, his third award in the last four years. But the problem with having a traditional rim-protecting center is how the game has been geared towards rendering […]

Los Angeles Clippers swingman Terance Mann just loves making a fool out of Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert. For the second game in a row, Mann showed no mercy and dunked on the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. This time, he did so right in the first quarter of Game 6 as if saying […]

The Utah Jazz offense was red-hot to start Game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Defensively though, it was a way different story according to Jazz defensive anchor Rudy Gobert. After dropping just their second home loss of the 2021 playoffs, the three-time DPOY went off on his team’s defensive intensity to start the game. […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert may be a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, but that doesn’t exempt him from being on the wrong end of a poster from time to time. Los Angeles Clippers swingman Terance Mann reminded him of that. Late in the fourth quarter of the Jazz-Clippers Game 5, Paul George sent […]

The Utah Jazz started the series up 2-0 but have lost two straight games, making the series tied at 2-2. The Los Angeles Clippers have been great the past two games and the Jazz will need to make major adjustments for Game 5. Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have taken over the last […]

The Utah Jazz went up 2-0 on the Los Angeles Clippers in their second-round series, only to get smacked around in Games 3 and 4. With the series now tied up at 2-2 and things shifting back to Utah, it’s time for Quin Snyder to ride or die with three-time Defensive Player of the Year […]

The NBA has announced basically all the big awards and has now revealed the players for the All-Defense teams on Monday. The 2020-21 NBA All-Defensive First Team: 🏀 Giannis Antetokounmpo🏀 Rudy Gobert🏀 Draymond Green🏀 Jrue Holiday🏀 Ben Simmons pic.twitter.com/ZlflnyWlLR — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) June 14, 2021 Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday– teammates on the Milwaukee […]

Stephen A. Smith has done it again. He has triggered people with another incredible hot take probably meant to make older fans of the NBA shake their fists and yell at the clouds. In a recent appearance on ESPN’s Get Up show, Smith ran to the top of the nearest hill, thumped his chest several […]

The Utah Jazz head to southern California to take on the Los Angeles Clippers for their Game 3 matchup in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Jazz-Clippers Game 3 prediction and pick. The Jazz currently hold a 2-0 lead to start the series and hope to […]

Philadelphia 7ers star Ben Simmons missed out on the Defensive Player of the Year award for the 2020-21 season, finishing second but way behind eventual winner Rudy Gobert. However, according to the Sixers playmaker, he couldn’t care less. After helping the Sixers take a 2-1 lead in their playoffs series with the Atlanta Hawks, Simmons […]

The Utah Jazz have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Clippers, proving they’re deserving of the number one seed of the Western Conference so far. The first two games have been highly entertaining, as each one has come down to the wire. The Clippers are very familiar with the feeling of falling […]

What can you do in 48 minutes of intense work? Probably not a lot if you’re not a robot. And if you’re not Rudy Gobert. Gobert grabbed a new postseason career-high of 20 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz fend off the Los Angeles Clippers, 117-111 to take a 2-0 advantage in their second round […]

Rudy Gobert was recently named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in his career. He’s been a ferocious defender, especially in the paint, and serves as the defensive anchor for the Utah Jazz. He plays a vital role in Utah’s rotation, as Gobert’s efforts are a perfect compliment to Donovan […]

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert just won his third Defensive Player of the Year award. However, he has no time for celebration as he focuses on the next silverware he wants. While he is proud of what he has accomplished, Gobert knows the job is far from over. Sure, the DPOY trophy is nice, […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert won his third Defensive Player of the Year plum on Wednesday night, edging out Ben Simmons, Bam Adebayo, and Draymond Green, among others, for the award. With the announcement, Gobert joins Dikembe Mutombo, Ben Wallace, and Dwight Howard as the only players to take home the top defender trophy at […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has been named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This marks the third time Gobert has taken home the award. Even better, the Jazz finished with the best record in the NBA. 2020-21 NBA Defensive Player of the Year: Utah Jazz […]