Gobert (groin) is available and starting Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Gobert will once again play through a sore right groin. He's totaled 32 points, 28 rebounds, five blocks and four assists in two games since returning from the injury. He's played 36 and 34 minutes, respectively, in those contests, so the defensive-minded center shouldn't face any limitations Friday.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Questionable Friday
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Gobert (groin) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Grizzlies.
Gobert continues to deal with a sore right groin, but he's appeared in two straight games and has totaled an impressive 32 points, 28 rebounds, five blocks, four assists and a steal. If he sits out, more minutes should be in store for Naz Reid, Luka Garza and Nathan Knight.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Turns in another double-double
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Gobert recorded 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 111-102 victory over the Pelicans.
Gobert made the most of his chances on the offensive end by knocking down 58.3 percent of his attempts from the field. He also notched his second straight double-double and recorded another block, marking five blocks in two games since returning from a groin injury.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Will play Wednesday
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Gobert (groin) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Gobert will suit up for a second straight contest following a three-game absence due to a groin injury. Last time out, the defensive-minded center posted 15 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks in 36 minutes, so he should shouldn't face any limitations Wednesday despite initially being listed as questionable.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Questionable at New Orleans
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Gobert (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
After a three-game absence, Gobert returned Monday against the Rockets to post 15 points, 16 boards, four blocks and one assist in 36 minutes. However, he's feeling sore and may need to take a game off. If that's the case, Naz Reid, Nathan Knight and Luka Garza should be in line for more run.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Impressive final line in return
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Gobert (groin) supplied 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-7 FT), 16 rebounds, four blocks and one assist across 36 minutes during Monday's 119-114 loss to the Rockets.
Gobert didn't skip a beat in his return to action after missing Minnesota's previous three games with a groin injury. While taking back his starting role at center from Naz Reid, Gobert dominated on the boards and as a rim protector while faring better than usual at the free-throw line. Fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to activate Gobert again now that he escaped without a setback with his groin in his return to action.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Back in action Monday
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Gobert (groin) is starting Monday's contest against the Rockets.
After missing Minnestoa's previous three outings, Gobert will make his return to the court Monday against the Rockets. Naz Reid will return to his typical bench role with Gobert back in the lineup. Prior to the contest in which Gobert sustained his groin injury, the 7-foot-1 center had been averaging 12.9 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.4 blocks across his first eight appearances in January.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Questionable Monday
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Gobert (groin) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Gobert has missed the last three matchups due to right groin soreness, but he'll be in the mix to return to the court Monday. If he's sidelined, Naz Reid will likely continue to start.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Out vs. Rockets
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Gobert (groin) is out Saturday against the Rockets,
The center is sitting out for a third straight game due to a sore right groin. Naz Reid should start in Gobert's absence, while Luka Garza and Nathan Knight will likely see backup minutes.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Participates in shootaround
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Gobert (groin) participated in morning shootaround and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Houston, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Gobert has missed a pair of games with soreness in his right groin but appears to be making progress toward a return. His activity in shootaround is certainly an encouraging sign, but fantasy managers will have to wait until Gobert goes through warmups before a decision is made on his status. Naz Reid has started in both contests without Gobert and would be in line to do so again if Gobert ends up sitting.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Listed as questionable
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Gobert (groin) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Rockets.
Gobert has missed back-to-back games with right groin soreness and is questionable to miss a third straight. If the big man remains sidelined, Naz Reid figures to draw another start.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Out again Thursday
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Gobert (groin) will not play in Thursday's game against the Raptors, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Gobert will miss a second consecutive tilt with soreness in his right groin. The issue held him to just 5 and 13 minutes in the two contests leading up to his absence, so the injury has been an ongoing issue. Naz Reid got the start last time out and should remain the Timberwolves' starting center for the duration of Gobert's leave. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday against Houston.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Questionable Thursday
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Gobert (groin) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Gobert has been dealing with a sore right groin and sat out Wednesday against the Nuggets, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the second half of the back-to-back set. If he's unavailable once again, Naz Reid should continue to see increased run.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Won't play Wednesday
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Gobert (groin) is out for Wednesday's game versus Denver.
Gobert has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to a right groin injury he suffered against the Jazz. Naz Reid will likely replace him in the starting lineup, while Gobert's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Toronto.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Questionable against Denver
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Gobert (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Denver.
Gobert is questionable Wednesday due to right groin soreness he suffered in Monday's contest against the Jazz. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year also exited the previous game with the same injury, so Minnesota may sit him in order to recover. Naz Reid is a likely candidate to enter the starting lineup in Gobert's potential absence.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Won't return Monday after aggravation
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Gobert won't return to Monday's game against the Jazz due to right groin soreness.
Gobert was listed as questionable leading up to the contest after suffering a right groin injury in Saturday's win over the Cavaliers and played just five minutes Monday before suffering an apparent aggravation of the groin issue. He'll finish Monday's game with two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound. Given the recurring nature of the injury, Gobert seems likely to miss the Timberwolves' next game Wednesday in Denver, though Minnesota isn't expected to update his status until Tuesday. If Gobert is sidelined, Naz Reid will likely step into a larger role as the Timberwolves' top option at center.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Available Monday
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Gobert (groin) is available Monday against the Jazz, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Gobert sustained a groin injury Saturday against Cleveland and was questionable ahead of Monday's matchup, but he'll be able to play through the issue. Over his last eight appearances, he's averaged 12.9 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals in 30.1 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Questionable Monday
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Gobert (groin) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Gobert exited Saturday's win over Cleveland due to right groin soreness, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss any games due to the issue. If he's unable to suit up Monday, Naz Reid should see additional work in the frontcourt.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Not returning Saturday
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Gobert won't return to Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to right groin soreness, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.
Gobert played 13 minutes in the first half before sustaining the injury and giving way to Naz Reid open the third quarter. The 7-foot-1 center finished Saturday's contest with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and a steal, and his status now bears watching ahead of Monday's game against the Jazz in Minnesota. The Timberwolves should provide an update on Gobert's status Sunday.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Double-double in Wednesday's loss
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Gobert produced 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds and two steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 135-118 loss to the Pistons.
It's the fourth straight double-double -- his longest such streak as a member of the Timberwolves -- and 16th of the season for Gobert, as he begins to look a bit more comfortable with his new team. The veteran center is also benefitting from not having to make room for Karl-Anthony Towns (calf). With Towns still weeks away from his return, Gobert should continue his productive run.
