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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 […]

Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett called out the Minnesota Timberwolves blockbuster Karl-Anthony Towns trade that landed them Julius Randle, suggesting Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert instead. While Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards says the Timberwolves are growing apart, Garnett accuses the organization of possibly wanting to unload Towns’ four-year, $220 million contract, which […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Toronto Raptors were in the heat of battle in their last game, but things started to get animated between two teammates. With the game tied at 95 with around five minutes left, Julius Randle had the ball and looked like he was going to make a play. In the paint, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have defeated the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, 120-117, thanks to an incredible game-winner from Julius Randle, who sank a wide-open three with no time left on the clock. Likewise, Randle also paced the team with 35 points, while the team’s young star Anthony Edwards had 24. As the Timberwolves’ new trade acquisition […]

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert sent social media into a complete frenzy with a very controversial tweet. As the star center and Anthony Edwards try to end Minnesota’s recent losing skid, “The Stifle Tower” gave his opinion on the recent news about 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The controversial political figure was nominated by […]

After reaching the Western Conference Finals for just the second time in franchise history, many had high expectations for the Minnesota Timberwolves coming into this season. But Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Julius Randle have yet to hit their stride, as evidenced by a three-game losing streak. The team traded longtime forward Karl-Anthony Towns to […]

Rudy Gobert is a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, one-time All-NBA Second-Team selection, two-time All-NBA Third-Teamer and three-time All-Star during his 12-year career. Those type of credentials suggest that he will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame one day in the future. Though, if one was to only focus on […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled out a comeback win over the Chicago Bulls in the Windy City, 135-119, thanks to a massive 45-24 fourth quarter. In the victory, the Wolves put together a balanced scoring effort, with Anthony Edwards leading with 33 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Meanwhile, new trade acquisition Julius Randle scored 22 […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center and reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert, shared a candid take on his French national teammate, San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama, ahead of their matchup on Saturday night. Gobert expressed pride and admiration for the 20-year-old rising star, describing Wembanyama’s play as unpredictable and constantly evolving. In an interview […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the Denver Nuggets for the second time in seven months, charging back and stealing victory from the grasp of Nikola Jokic and company. Anthony Edwards flashed his killer instinct once again, sinking a go-ahead floater with 25 second left in the game. Rudy Gobert capped off a 10-0 run and sealed […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves got the better of the Denver Nuggets in a barnburner on Friday night. The Timberwolves closed the game on a 10-0 run to pick up a 119-116 win in a game where they buckled down on defense and found the necessary buckets when they became available. For center Rudy Gobert, the night […]

The rematch of one of the best playoff series of last season hasn’t disappointed. The game between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves was tightly-contested down the stretch in the fourth quarter. With the game hanging in the balance, Nuggets guard Christian Braun drove in the lane and dunked all over Timberwolves center Rudy […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped to 2-2 on the young season on Tuesday night with a loss to the Dallas Mavericks despite a red hot start for star shooting guard Anthony Edwards, who cooled off considerably down the stretch. The Timberwolves obviously have plenty of time to figure things out but haven’t been able to integrate […]

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams stirred up attention online with a lighthearted Instagram comment aimed at Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert. In a now-deleted post, Adams had joked, “$20, I punch Rudy Gobert square in the nose,” tagging Gobert in the playful jab. Known for his sense of humor off the court, Adams appeared to be […]

In the modern era, NBA players are expected to be as skilled as possible, including being able to hit a three-point shot. The three-point shot has been an important element in the NBA, given that the league is fresh from the three-point revolution. But surprisingly, not all NBA players today can hit that shot. Here’s […]

Technical fouls and Flagrant fouls are given out to players who commit to a non-basketball play that can possibly put opposing players in danger. Given the competitive nature of the NBA, it’s only normal for basketball players to lose their cool once in a while. However, the NBA is a league that promotes sportsmanship and […]

Rudy Gobert has a surprising car collection. Gobert is one of the best big men in the NBA. He currently plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gobert is the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year, recently earning his fourth. In addition to this, the Timberwolves star is also a three-time NBA All-Star, four-time All-NBA Team […]

On opening night, Rudy Gobert was once again the subject of mockery among fans. During the same night in which Gobert’s camp finalized a three-year, $110 million extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers dominated the paint en route to a 110-103 defeat for the Timberwolves — with Anthony Davis popping off for […]

Ahead of Tuesday night’s season opener against the James Family and the Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert signed a three-year, $110 million contract extension, keeping the big Frenchman in the Twin Cities through the 2027-28 season. This extension will bring Gobert’s guaranteed career earnings in the NBA up to a whopping $371 […]

Right before the Minnesota Timberwolves kicked off their season, Minnesota made waves by signing Rudy Gobert to a three-year extension. Gobert didn’t confirm the deal’s specifics after the Timberwolves lost 110-103 to the Los Angeles Lakers in their season opener. Still, the four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year acknowledged his happiness at staying in […]

Anthony Davis led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-103 defeat over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their season opener on Tuesday night. Davis scored 36 points and added 16 rebounds, four assists, one steal and three blocks in an all-around tremendous effort. The Lakers star had a great offensive game, but his defense was quite […]

Before the Minnesota Timberwolves began their 2024-25 season against the Los Angeles Lakers, they decided to make a big commitment to one of their core players. Rudy Gobert and the team are agreeing to a three-year, $115 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year is declining his […]

The NBA will be going into its final season with TNT after losing its basketball rights and not renewing a deal with them. Instead, places such as NBC, Peacock, and ESPN will be airing games for the foreseeable future. With TNT coming to an end, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson will […]

Out of all of the awards given out at the end of the NBA season, the Defensive Player of the Year award is always the most debatable race because everyone has a different definition of what makes a player the best defender in the league. Blocked shots obviously go a long way, but the intangibles […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert is playing defense, but for a different reason than one may think. Gobert’s defensive stance is not on the basketball floor, but off the court. Gobert is firing back at critics who don’t agree with him being selected as NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2024. “Just look at […]

Days after his trade to the New York Knicks was announced, Karl-Anthony Towns sat down with Shannon Sharpe to reflect on his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The conversation would not be complete without the two discussing Draymond Green choking Towns’ former teammate, Rudy Gobert, in one of the most viral moments of the 2023-2024 […]

If the 2024-25 NBA season was a player, they would be in the gym’s parking lot making sure everything is in the gear bag before a very important run. The NBA broadcasting battle is already at full bore after all and squeaking sneakers are starting to mark the official start of NBA training camps. The […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has dealt with his share of criticism from Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal. In August, O’Neal slammed Gobert for cheating the system after he signed a five-year, $205 million contract. On an episode of the 7 PM in Brooklyn podcast, Carmelo Anthony took sides in the feud between the two centers. “I wish […]

Who are the best players in the NBA? It seems like basketball fans are always asking this question before a new season, which is why everyone always throws together their list of the Top 100 NBA players. In the first installment of ClutchPoints’ Top 100 players list entering the 2024-25 NBA season, the first chunk […]

In a recent episode of The Big Podcast With Shaq, Shaquille O’Neal doubled down on his already harsh comments about Rudy Gobert. O’Neal isn’t one to mince words about modern day big man, as he’s made his thoughts known on JaValle McGee, Joel Embiid and even Nikola Jokić as he won his third MVP this past season. […]

NBA Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal may be great at a lot of things, but hiding his jealousy of Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is not one of them. Over the years, O’Neal has consistently taken shots at the amount of money Gobert makes and incorrectly stated that his defensive impact is overrated despite […]

It’s no secret that Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert and Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green do not like each other. Draymond has talked smack about Gobert on national television while the two also got into a wild scuffle last season where Green put the Frenchman in a chokehold. Gobert has said in the […]

Shaquille O’Neal previously expressed disappointment towards Rudy Gobert and Ben Simmons. O’Neal was in a recent segment of Complex wherein he was asked who he thought the worst NBA player of all time was. The first person that came to his mind was Gobert. When the host asked Shaq what he thought about Simmons, the […]