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Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves knocked the star-studded Los Angeles Lakers out of the playoffs in the opening round, clinching a 103-96 win on Wednesday night to close out the series 4-1. With Rudy Gobert anchoring the paint and delivering a huge performance, and Minnesota hitting key shots down the stretch, the Timberwolves advanced […]

Rudy Gobert’s ability as a scorer has always been an easy target for his critics. He silenced them all, at least on Wednesday night, when the Minnesota Timberwolves star big man lit up the Los Angeles Lakers with a memorable performance to help his team secure a series-clinching 103-96 win in the first round of […]

Rudy Gobert shined in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ series-clinching victory Wednesday, dominating in the paint against the smaller, overwhelmed Los Angeles Lakers. Throughout the Wolves’ 103-96 win in Los Angeles, the 7-foot-1 Gobert capitalized on the Lakers’ inferior size; oftentimes matching up against guards or wings, Gobert recorded 27 points and 24 rebounds, which are both […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round series looking to knock out the Los Angeles Lakers. It was expected that Los Angeles would bring the energy on the home floor, facing elimination. Thus far, it has been the exact opposite. The Timberwolves jumped out to a quick 12-point lead in the […]

In a high-stakes Game 5 matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Rui Hachimura delivered one of the most electrifying plays of the night. With 7:18 remaining in the first quarter and the Timberwolves holding a 12–5 lead, Hachimura attacked the lane and rose to dunk over Rudy Gobert, the four-time Defensive […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are now down 3-1 in their first-round series of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves following a 16-113 Game 4 loss in the Twin Cities on Sunday. That game had a thrilling end and featured physicality, as evidenced as well by a wild moment involving the […]

NBA players expressed their opinions on various subjects in The Athletic’s anonymous poll. Among them was the league’s most overrated player, with Tyrese Haliburton earning the title. However, former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins feels Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert is the clear choice. “I disagree with Haliburton being the most overrated… It’s Rudy [Gobert], man. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers playoff series is off to a fun start. The Wolves knocked off the Lakers to become the first team this postseason to win on the road, and Anthony Edwards was a big part of it. With Game 2 scheduled for Tuesday night back in Los Angeles, both teams […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are beginning the playoffs, not knowing if LeBron James is up to speed. But they are trying to quell concerns by getting their fans psyched up for Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers officially released an elaborate hype video on their X page to do so. The post’s title […]

As the NBA Playoffs approach, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves in a high-stakes first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Finishing the regular season with a solid 49-33 record, the Timberwolves secured the 6th seed in the Western Conference. That set the stage for a compelling series against some of basketball’s biggest names. With a […]

Rudy Gobert understands the importance of his role in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ upcoming first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves won their season finale against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, securing the sixth seed in the Western Conference playoff bracket. This kept them safe from having to take part in the Play-In Tournament, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves barely beat the tanking Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, holding off a Quentin Grimes surge to earn a 114-109 victory. Grimes knocked down three consecutive 3-pointers to help turn an 11-point deficit into a one-point game with just under two minutes to play, but Anthony Edwards scored five straight points to gain separation. […]

In the packed Barclays Center Thursday night, one player stood tallest among all others. Rudy Gobert, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ defensive anchor, pulled down 18 rebounds while adding 21 points to lead the Timberwolves to another needed 105-90 road win over the Brooklyn Nets. The victory pushed Minnesota’s record to 45-32 and showcased Gobert’s dominance on […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The energy inside Target Center on Friday night was phenomenal, with fans on their feet as the Minnesota Timberwolves’ relentless defense returned. As Jaden McDaniels blocked Kevin Durant’s signature turnaround jumper and Rudy Gobert soared through the air for his eighth powerful dunk of the evening, the Timberwolves sealed their 124-109 victory over […]

As the Minnesota Timberwolves look to create a path to the playoffs by ending the regular season on a good note, one step was completed by beating the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, 124-109. While Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was injured off an elbow received from Kevin Durant, there is a bigger hurdle for the […]

Things got a bit chippy in the third quarter of the Tuesday night matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers. With around eight minutes to go in the period, Andrew Nembhard drove hard to the hoop on a blow-by against Mike Conley. Rudy Gobert then met Nembhard and provided resistance on his attack to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will visit the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday at Ball Arena. Rudy Gobert is questionable on the team’s status report due to lower back injury maintenance. Here’s everything we know about Gobert’s injury and playing status vs. the Nuggets. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Rudy Gobert injury […]

On Sunday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves moved to 37-29 on the season after securing their fifth consecutive victory, a 141-124 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Things are trending upward for the Timberwolves; they recently got Julius Randle back from injury and he’s been very productive since, and then on Sunday, Rudy Gobert re-assumed his […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will host the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday at Target Center. Rudy Gobert is questionable on the team’s injury report due to low back injury maintenance. Here’s everything we know about Gobert’s injury and playing status vs. the Spurs. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Rudy Gobert […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder has had the chance to coach some amazing international players throughout his career, but more specifically, those from France. This year, he’s been given the opportunity to coach the No. 1 overall pick, Zaccaharie Risacher, and throughout the season, he’s shown him nothing but love when talking about his […]

The Ja Morant-led Memphis Grizzlies are striving for more than individual awards, but the team will surely be doing everything possible to get Jaren Jackson Jr. $100 million worth of leverage this summer. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old’s All-NBA and NBA Defensive Player of the Year campaign is on pause due to an ankle injury. Thankfully, the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Miami Heat on Friday night. Rudy Gobert is on the injury report, dealing with a lower-back injury, and is listed as questionable. Gobert is dealing with a lower-back injury after missing nine consecutive games, including the Timberwolves’ 125-110 win against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Here’s everything we know about […]

In a league that requires defense to win championships, it’s easy to see why successful NBA teams would want an elite rim protector in their roster. Their defense around the rim pays dividends and makes life so much easier for the team to get some defensive stops. Here are the 10 best rim protectors in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will visit the Houston Rockets on Friday night at Toyota Center. Anthony Edwards is questionable on the team’s injury report due to right hip soreness. Here’s everything we know about Edwards’ injury and playing status vs. the Rockets. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Anthony Edwards injury […]

Rudy Gobert’s net worth in 2025 is $40 million. Gobert has come a long way since his early years in the NBA. From barely playing with the Utah Jazz during his rookie season to establishing himself as the league’s best rim protector, the four-time Defensive Player of the Year has become a feared defensive presence. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert recently showed his competitive side in a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. Immediately following the game, Gobert called out the referees’ inconsistency in the loss. However, as he knows, the blame doesn’t fall on one group of people. He took accountability, yet remained frustrated with the outcome of the game. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came up short in a 103-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, a game filled with missed opportunities, cold shooting, and frustrating officiating. What made it sting even more was the fact that Milwaukee was without its two biggest stars, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Despite that, the Bucks found […]

Twin towers in basketball refers to two skilled big men on the floor. It’s a timeless tactic that allows teams to put emphasis on rim protection and size. Given that it’s an effective tactic used by coaches, here is a look at the 10 greatest twin-tower combinations in NBA history. Check out the gallery. 1. […]

The sky is no longer falling for the Minnesota Timberwolves, as they have recovered from a two-game losing skid, having won all of their last three outings. That includes the Timberwolves’ win on Monday night at home versus the Trae Young-less Atlanta Hawks. But speaking of falling, an object apparently from the scoreboard at Target […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have struggled a little bit this season, just one year after making a run to the Western Conference Finals. The pressure to back up those expectations combined with a little bit of roster turnover has forced the Timberwolves to battle through a lot of adversity this season, and now they are stuck […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday afternoon. Rudy Gobert is on the injury report alongside Donte DiVincenzo, the former being questionable and the latter has been deemed out for the third consecutive game. Gobert is dealing with a right ankle sprain, while DiVincenzo has a left toe sprain. Here’s everything we know […]

The Rudy Gobert and Draymond Green tension has occurred for the past few seasons. The Minnesota Timberwolves center has been on the receiving end of many jabs from Green, both metaphorical and physical. After all, Green called out the Timberwolves big man during the 2024 playoffs. Regardless of the jabs, Gobert doesn’t feel the same way. […]

The NBA continues to evolve as time passes. This proves that different eras demand different sets of skills to thrive in the NBA. Unfortunately, this also means that some skills of the past may become obsolete in today’s game and vice versa. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who played in the wrong […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Houston Rockets on Friday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Rockets prediction and pick. The matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at Toyota Center is set to be a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves may be in the middle of an uneven 2024-25 campaign that has seen them fall down to the middle of the pack in the West after being one of the best teams in the conference last season, but for at least one day, they were able to recapture their joy. But even […]

The Golden State Warriors squeezed out a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, which saw Buddy Hield catch fire again after a short slump and Draymond Green do the “Night Night” celebration after putting the finishing touches to seal the game at 114-106. Besides their shooting, the Warriors also leaned on defense to limit […]

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. It was the Wolves’ first game at the all new Intuit Dome, which opened in August 2024. Gobert, who got his first look at the Clippers new arena, came away very impressed with what he saw. Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves climbed back over .500 with a dominant 108-80 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, marking their third consecutive win. The Timberwolves improved to 11-10 on the season as they opened their three-game road trip with a statement performance at the Clippers’ new Intuit Dome. Rudy Gobert played a pivotal […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a bit of an up-and-down season as they try to get new pieces in Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo acclimated, but they came away with a dominant 109-80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Rudy Gobert has been a hot topic as well, as Minnesota is trying to […]