Draymond Green's criticism of Rudy Gobert's defense against Nikola Jokic during a pivotal playoff game between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves has sparked attention.
Gobert's performance against the Nuggets in Tuesday's Game 5 reinforced why he's never gained the respect of his peers.
Rudy Gobert won his fourth Defensive Player of the Year award this season, but he had no answer for Denver's three-time MVP in the Nuggets' 112-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was hit with a $75,000 fine by the NBA for making a “money” gesture that the league believed “questions the integrity” of its officials.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert has found himself in a problematic situation yet again. This time around, he will need to shell out a whopping $75,000 from his own pocket after the NBA decided to slap the newly-crowned Defensive Player of the Year with a hefty fine for his behavior during their Game 4 loss against the Denver Nuggets.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets are set to do battle on Tuesday night for Game 5, but ahead of the action the NBA announced that Minnesota center Rudy Gobert has been fined $75,000 for a gesture he made in Game 4.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for making what it called "an inappropriate and unprofessional gesture.
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been fined $75,000 by the NBA.
The Timberwolves center did not exactly learn his lesson about making one gesture toward NBA officials.
Who were the players that walked before Naz Reid and Rudy Gobert flew to earn two end the season awards for the first time in Timberwolves history? What a season it’s been for the Red Carpet Wolves™.
Rudy Gobert drew a $100K fine for making the "money sign" to the referees in March. It didn't stop him from doing it again in Game 4.
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ feelings of vindication about their 2022 blockbuster trade for Rudy Gobert was at an all-time high on Monday, May 6. In Game
Following their Game 2 win in Denver, the Timberwolves were hailed the best defensive unit since the Bad Boy Pistons and the Michael Jordan-led Bulls. Two games later, their DPOY is taking heat for failures at that end of the floor.
Rudy Gobert missed Game 2 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets, due to the birth of his first child. Despite his absence, the Timberwolves blew out the Nuggets 106-80 and Gobert hilariously revealed he texted head coach Chris Finch that he might sit out for Game 3 too as they don't need him.
Rudy Gobert is expected to rejoin the Minnesota Timberwolves when they tip off against the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series Friday night in Minneapolis.
The Timberwolves put together perhaps their most impressive performance of the season on Monday, and they did so without Rudy Gobert, who was away from the team for the birth of his first child.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was awarded the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award Tuesday, May 7, to capture a piece of NBA history, becoming one of the only players to win the award four times.
Gobert was the league’s second-leading rebounder (12.9 per game) and sixth-leading shot-blocker (2.1).
He left the team after Game 1 due to the birth of his first child and was listed as questionable to play earlier in the day.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is uncertain for Monday’s Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets due to personal reasons after becoming a father for the first time.
Rudy Gobert may not play Monday night when the Timberwolves face the Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals in Denver. The Timberwolves added Gobert to the injury report, giving him a questionable tag and citing "personal reasons." What's going on in his life that could prevent him from suiting up for a playoff game?
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!