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Minnesota TimberwolvesGrading Anthony Edwards' 5-year contract extension with Timberwolves worth up to $260 million

The Minnesota Timberwolves have locked up their franchise superstar. Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves agreed on a massive five-year, $260 million contract extension on Monday. Edwards was certainly elated and felt blessed to receive the max deal. He became the fourth player of his class to receive the five-year designated maximum rookie deal, joining Charlotte […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesRUMOR: Marc Stein drops truth bomb on possible Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert trades

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a massive trade heading into the year, pairing Rudy Gobert with Karl-Anthony Towns. However, with the Timberwolves still facing an early playoff exit, Minnesota might be looking at another major shake up. Towns is currently considered more tradeable between him and Gobert, via NBA reporter Marc Stein. Teams covert Towns’ youth, […]

NBANovak Djokovic's 23rd Grand Slam hypes up Rudy Gobert, NBA stars

Novak Djokovic is now the winningest man in men’s tennis after taking the 2023 French Open title. Sure enough, his latest milestone made waves in the whole sports world, with NBA stars like Rudy Gobert, Nikola Vucevic and Bogdan Bogdanovic also in awe of his accomplishment. Djokovic bagged his 23rd Grand Slam title on Sunday […]

San Antonio SpursVictor Wembanyama towering over Rudy Gobert has Twitter going wild

It’s not the first time we’ve seen Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama stand next to each other, but it’s still a surreal sight nonetheless. Wembanyama is all but guaranteed to join the San Antonio Spurs later this year after the franchise won the NBA Draft Lottery earlier this week. But first, the talented Frenchman has […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Rudy Gobert goes full Aaron Rodgers with darkness retreat

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert took a page out of Aaron Rodgers book amid his summer break from the NBA. Rudy Gobert posted on Instagram that he spent 64 hours in full darkness as part of a darkness retreat, and that it was one of the most “powerful experiences” he has ever had.   View […]

Minnesota Timberwolves3 reasons Timberwolves must cut losses with Rudy Gobert trade in 2023 NBA offseason

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a major choice to make this offseason and its not whether or not they should keep Kyle Anderson or Rudy Gobert. Its whether they should keep Gobert or Karl-Anthony Towns, a player supplanted as face of the franchise by Anthony Edwards and who likely has a much higher trade value than […]

Minnesota Timberwolves2 best Rudy Gobert trade destinations if Timberwolves end experiment with Karl-Anthony Towns

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a successful 2021-22 season, winning 46 games and almost making it to the second round of the playoffs if not for their collective inability to protect leads. But this success is proving to be both a blessing and a curse for the Timberwolves, as they felt like they were in a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves3 Timberwolves most to blame for 5-game series loss to Nuggets after trading 5 picks for Rudy Gobert

The Minnesota Timberwolves executed one of the biggest trades in the 2022-23 NBA offseason. There is nothing wrong with adding supplementary pieces to a squad that reached the first round of the playoffs. Still, the front office completed a questionable move by pairing French All-Star Rudy Gobert with franchise cornerstone Karl Anthony-Towns. Having two big […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves star Anthony Edwards caught liking IG comment hating on 'dumba**' Rudy Gobert trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves went all in on Rudy Gobert this past summer. They gave up quite a haul to bring the three-time Defensive Player of the Year over from the Utah Jazz, and unfortunately for them, the Wolves were unable to get much return on their investment this season. It now comes as no surprise […]

Miami Heat3 trade best destinations for Karl-Anthony Towns if Timberwolves end experiment with Rudy Gobert

The Minnesota Timberwolves clawed their way into the 2023 NBA Playoffs without an identity, seemingly without enough chemistry and with multiple questions heading into the upcoming offseason. One of those questions is the future of star big man Karl-Anthony Towns, a highly talented player but one that might not fit the future of franchise considering […]

Minnesota Timberwolves2 Timberwolves most to blame for potential sweep vs. Nuggets after going all in on Rudy Gobert trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the brink of being swept by the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Losing three straight games against the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, the Timberwolves are headed for yet another early playoff exit. The Timberwolves’ first season after going all-in with the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesIs Rudy Gobert playing in Game 3 vs. Nuggets?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are two games behind the Denver Nuggets in their NBA playoff series following a 122-113 loss to Denver on Wednesday. Guard Anthony Edwards ended the night with 41 points, countering the 40 Nuggets guard Jamal Murray scored. When the Timberwolves take on the Nuggets at the Target Center, the question remains: Is Rudy […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves star Rudy Gobert's injury status for must-win Game 3 vs. Nuggets, revealed

Despite putting up a formidable fight in Game 2 on Wednesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves still fell to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, 122-113. The Wolves are now in a deep, deep hole down 0-2 in this NBA Playoffs opening-round series. The silver lining here is that the series now shifts to Minnesota for Games […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Rudy Gobert goes off on refs, held back by Kyle Anderson vs. Nuggets

Rudy Gobert was ready to blow late in Game 2 of Timberwolves-Nuggets on Wednesday night. This time it was Kyle Anderson who calmed him down. The Timberwolves big man was whistled for a foul on Nikola Jokic, which gave him his fifth on the night. It’s clear with his reaction that he wasn’t in agreement […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesIs Rudy Gobert playing in Game 2 vs. Nuggets?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are gearing up for a playoff matchup with the Denver Nuggets, the top seed in the Western Conference. The Nuggets pulled away with a 109-80 victory at Ball Arena on Sunday behind the 24 points of Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, who hit nine of his 22 shot attempts and four of his […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves give unfortunate Rudy Gobert injury update for Game 2 vs. Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves are now looking to bounce back from their Game 1 humiliation at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. The Wolves just had no answer to Nikola Jokic and Co. on Sunday, with the Nuggets cruising to a wire-to-wire victory that ended with a final score of 109-80. Unfortunately for Minnesota, they could […]

Minnesota Timberwolves3 bold Timberwolves predictions for Game 2 vs. Nuggets

Given how unconvincingly the Denver Nuggets ended the 2022-23 regular season, a few pundits believed that they could be vulnerable to a first-round upset. Even head coach Michael Malone believed that if the Nuggets didn’t get their act together, they might as well be first-round fodder. But the Minnesota Timberwolves learned the hard way that […]

Minnesota Timberwolves3 Timberwolves to blame for horrific Game 1 loss to Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1 of the NBA playoffs was a disaster. The team lost 109-80 to the Denver Nuggets, and the game was never close after the home team went up by 10 midway through the second quarter. And in a blowout loss like this Timberwolves-Nuggets game, there is no one to blame other […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesHot mic catches savage Nuggets fan heckling Rudy Gobert over Kyle Anderson punch

Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves got absolutely dominated Sunday night in Mile High City, as they took a beating at the hands of the Denver Nuggets in a 109-80 loss in Game 1 of this NBA Playoffs first-round series. Apart from the high-powered Nuggets offense, Gobert also had to deal with pesky Nuggets fans, […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesIs Wolves center Rudy Gobert playing vs. Nuggets?

The Minnesota Timberwolves took care of business Friday evening and punched their ticket to the NBA Playoffs with a triumphant Play-In Tournament win over the OKC Thunder. Now, they find themselves gearing up for a best-of-seven quarterfinals matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Considering the Western Conference’s top seed mainly runs their offensive scheme through two-time […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' concerning Rudy Gobert injury update for Game 1 vs. Nuggets

Rudy Gobert returned from his one-game suspension on Friday to help the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome the Oklahoma City Thunder in their do-or-die NBA Play-In showdown. Gobert played a key role for Minnesota, logging a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double as he helped the Wolves secure the No. 8 seed in the West. Minnesota has now set up […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJordan Clarkson reacts to Rudy Gobert's epic handles during Timberwolves vs. Thunder

It sure looks like Jordan Clarkson enjoyed the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Play-In win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, thanks to his former Utah Jazz teammate Rudy Gobert. Gobert was sensational in the game, with plenty of fans even comparing him to prime Shaq for his performance. The Frenchman was basically unstoppable in the paint, […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesRudy Gobert has Timberwolves fans calling him 'prime Shaq' in Play-In win vs. Thunder

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert sent the whole NBA Twitter buzzing as he exploded for a huge double-double to help propel the Wolves to a crucial Play-In win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Gobert surely looked motivated in his return from a one-game suspension. He was unstoppable in the painted area and […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesIs Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert playing vs. Thunder after 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament suspension?

Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season is on the line when the team welcomes the Oklahoma City Thunder to Target Center on Friday night. The winner earns the No. 8 seed in the NBA’s Western Conference and a date with the Denver Nuggets in the first-round of the playoffs; the loser goes home. After […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesGilbert Arenas blasts Minnesota for hurting Anthony Edwards amid Rudy Gobert trade

Gilbert Arenas has blasted the Minnesota Timberwolves for the impact trading in Rudy Gobert has had on Anthony Edwards. Gobert was traded to the Timberwolves prior to this season after nine with the Utah Jazz, a move which created an intriguing frontcourt pairing between he and Karl-Anthony Towns. The move was met with mixed reviews […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves star Rudy Gobert breaks his silence on Kyle Anderson beef with Thunder game looming

Rudy Gobert had a massive impact on the Minnesota Timberwolves’ heartbreaking NBA Play-In Tournament loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. It just wasn’t what the Wolves were hoping for, though, with Gobert getting himself suspended for that crucial showdown following an in-game altercation with teammate Kyle Anderson. It came as no surprise that […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns joins Rudy Gobert on injury list ahead of Thunder Play-In game

In many ways, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season has already been a disappointment due to all of the capital they have invested into taking a step forward in the Western Conference. A 42-40 record, lingering injury problems and a best case scenario of obtaining the No. 8 seed objectively means they have actually taken a step […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves vet Mike Conley Jr. pulls curtain on team 'vibes' amid Rudy Gobert-Kyle Anderson scuffle

The in-game altercation between Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson could not have come at a worse time for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The fight went down during their last game of the regular season, which has now led to Gobert getting suspended for Tuesday’s all-important Play-In clash against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Obviously, […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Rudy Gobert suspension for Play-In vs. Lakers draws explanation from Chris Finch

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ decision to suspend Rudy Gobert for their Play-In game against the Los Angeles Lakers came as a shock to many, especially considering how crucial the game is. However, head coach Chris Finch pointed out that it wasn’t a hard decision to make since the team has a set of rules in place. […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesCharles Barkley savagely clowns Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert ahead of Lakers Play-In showdown

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without one of their most important players on Tuesday when they battle LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament. This is after the three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert got himself suspended by the Timberwolves following an in-game altercation with teammate Kyle […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves' Kyle Anderson opens up about conversation with Rudy Gobert after punch

Rudy Gobert isn’t playing in Tuesday’s crucial play-in tournament opener against the Los Angeles Lakers, suspended one game by the Minnesota Timberwolves. As the dust continues clearing from his sideline fracas with Kyle Anderson during Sunday’s regular-season finale, though, both parties appear ready to move forward. After Gobert apologized to his teammates and Anderson specifically […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesKendrick Perkins slaps Timberwolves with harsh reality after Rudy Gobert punch fiasco

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins firmly believes that the Rudy Gobert punch fiasco in the final game of the 2022-23 regular season highlights a major problem for the Minnesota Timberwolves: leadership … or the lack thereof. For those who missed it, Gobert got into a heated exchange with his Timberwolves teammate Kyle Anderson, which […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesLakers coach Darvin Ham speaks out on Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert-fueled drama ahead of play-in game

There’s a lot going on with the Minnesota Timberwolves right now, and all the drama could not come at a worse time for them. Rudy Gobert has been suspended for one game for punching teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout, and he won’t be available for the Wolves when they battle the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Golden State WarriorsDraymond Green reveals why he gained respect for Rudy Gobert after savagely trolling Timberwolves star

The Rudy Gobert punching incident has been a content gift for Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. In a recent episode of his podcast, Dray said that Gobert’s reaction to Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Kyle Anderson actually got him to respect the Stifle Tower a little bit more. “There are just some words, as men, you […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesJaden McDaniels' injury timetable adds to woes after Rudy Gobert suspension for Timberwolves

On the last day of the NBA’s regular season, the Minnesota Timberwolves had about as bad of a day as possible. In their game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Timberwolves saw center Rudy Gobert punch guard Kyle Anderson on the bench, and shortly after, Jaden McDaniels injured his hand punching a wall. The fallout […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Rudy Gobert roasted on Twitter after being suspended for Play-In game vs. Lakers

The Minnesota Timberwolves have suspended Rudy Gobert for their upcoming play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers, and NBA Twitter has come out with many reactions to it. Rudy Gobert was suspended due to punching Kyle Anderson in Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Gobert is expected to return for the Timberwolves after the […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves suspend Rudy Gobert for crucial Play-In game vs. Lakers after Kyle Anderson incident

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have won their final game of the 2022-23 NBA regular season, but it didn’t come out without drama after Rudy Gobert threw a punch at his own teammate Kyle Anderson on the sidelines. The T-Wolves are now preparing for their upcoming Play-In Tournament game against the Los Angeles Lakers, but they […]

Minnesota Timberwolves'I'll knock your a** out': Heated Kyle Anderson-Rudy Gobert locker room argument revealed after punch

Sunday was a day for Minnesota Timberwolves fans to forget. Unfortunately, the latest development in the Rudy Gobert-Kyle Anderson drama will make that very difficult to do with the NBA Play-In Tournament commencing Tuesday. After Gobert punched Anderson in the chest in their regular season finale against the New Orleans Pelicans, the two teammates had […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves' Kyle Anderson drops truth bomb on Rudy Gobert punch

Kyle Anderson is not making a big deal of the incident that he and Rudy Gobert were involved in during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ final regular season game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. For those who missed it, Gobert punched Anderson following a heated discussion on the bench during the contest. Apparently, the two […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesWhat Kyle Anderson said that led to Rudy Gobert punch during Timberwolves vs. Pelicans

When Rudy Gobert punched Kyle Anderson on the bench during Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, one of the biggest questions of Minnesota Timberwolves fans is what Anderson said to Gobert that triggered the big man to be violent. The two were spotted to be on a heated discussion when Gobert suddenly lost it […]

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