The tension between Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson spilled over to the halftime locker room as well, with the two having a heated verbal exchange, multiple sources with direct knowledge of the events have told The Athletic. Anderson and Gobert confronted each other, and multiple sources said Anderson challenged the center at one point saying, “I’ll knock your a– out.” Teammates quickly separated them before anything turned physical. Timberwolves veteran Mike Conley Jr. served as a vital factor in calming down the halftime locker room, according to those sources.
Source: Jon Krawczynski, Shams Charania, Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski @ The Athletic
Source: Jon Krawczynski, Shams Charania, Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski @ The Athletic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Austin Kent @AustinKent
A generation of basketball fans can’t get excited for a Kyle Anderson – Rudy Gobert scuffle because we’re still trying to figure out how Rasheed Wallace threw a towel in Arvydas Sabonis’ face and lived to tell the tale… pic.twitter.com/vcm2aASTy2 – 8:11 PM
A generation of basketball fans can’t get excited for a Kyle Anderson – Rudy Gobert scuffle because we’re still trying to figure out how Rasheed Wallace threw a towel in Arvydas Sabonis’ face and lived to tell the tale… pic.twitter.com/vcm2aASTy2 – 8:11 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Sources: After bench incident, Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson had a heated verbal exchange in halftime locker room as well, with Anderson challenging the center at one point saying, “I’ll knock your a– out.”
Updated story at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/4395397/2023/0… – 8:06 PM
Sources: After bench incident, Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson had a heated verbal exchange in halftime locker room as well, with Anderson challenging the center at one point saying, “I’ll knock your a– out.”
Updated story at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/4395397/2023/0… – 8:06 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards when asked about the Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson altercation:
“No comment.”
When asked if he felt that altercation helped focus the team going forward:
“No comment. Yep.” – 8:04 PM
Anthony Edwards when asked about the Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson altercation:
“No comment.”
When asked if he felt that altercation helped focus the team going forward:
“No comment. Yep.” – 8:04 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Mike Conley on the Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson altercation.
“Stuff happens, honestly. Rudy will tell you first-hand he lost control and he’ll apologize for it. He already sent a text to us.” pic.twitter.com/vuVwk2RKk3 – 7:33 PM
Mike Conley on the Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson altercation.
“Stuff happens, honestly. Rudy will tell you first-hand he lost control and he’ll apologize for it. He already sent a text to us.” pic.twitter.com/vuVwk2RKk3 – 7:33 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Gobert later sent an apologetic text to teammates in a group chat, per Mike Conley. “We’ll speak about it and move on,” he said. “We’re grown men.” – 7:16 PM
Gobert later sent an apologetic text to teammates in a group chat, per Mike Conley. “We’ll speak about it and move on,” he said. “We’re grown men.” – 7:16 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert escalated a verbal argument to a physical encounter after Kyle Anderson told him to “Shut the f— up, bitch.” The disagreement started with Anderson telling Gobert to block some shots, Gobert telling him to grab a rebound – and ended with a… – 7:15 PM
ESPN Sources: Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert escalated a verbal argument to a physical encounter after Kyle Anderson told him to “Shut the f— up, bitch.” The disagreement started with Anderson telling Gobert to block some shots, Gobert telling him to grab a rebound – and ended with a… – 7:15 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
A truly bizarre moment as Rudy Gobert tried to his a teammate
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 7:11 PM
A truly bizarre moment as Rudy Gobert tried to his a teammate
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 7:11 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Radio Roulette is LIVE @UnderdogFantasy
-Recapping wild west finish
-Rudy Gobert/McDaniels situation
-Playoffs Preview
-My Awards Ballot
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ROY: Banchero
MIP: Markkanen
6MAN: Quickley
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-Recapping wild west finish
-Rudy Gobert/McDaniels situation
-Playoffs Preview
-My Awards Ballot
MVP: Embiid
DPOY: JJJ
ROY: Banchero
MIP: Markkanen
6MAN: Quickley
COACH: Brown
EXEC: Altman
CLUTCH: Fox
Live now!
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=H25-Ms… pic.twitter.com/glrA1jOUSK – 7:07 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Mike Conley said that Rudy Gobert already sent a text message in the Wolves group chat apologizing for the incident today.
Kyle Anderson said it’s something he and Rudy could move forward from. “We’ll speak about it and move on. We’re grown men.” – 7:04 PM
Mike Conley said that Rudy Gobert already sent a text message in the Wolves group chat apologizing for the incident today.
Kyle Anderson said it’s something he and Rudy could move forward from. “We’ll speak about it and move on. We’re grown men.” – 7:04 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Mike Conley says Rudy Gobert already has sent a message in the group chat apologizing for his role in the altercation. Wolves seem like a team ready to move forward. – 7:02 PM
Mike Conley says Rudy Gobert already has sent a message in the group chat apologizing for his role in the altercation. Wolves seem like a team ready to move forward. – 7:02 PM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
Rudy Gobert takes swing at teammate, sent home from game deseret.com/2023/4/9/23676… pic.twitter.com/GcBbsF2Zg7 – 6:56 PM
Rudy Gobert takes swing at teammate, sent home from game deseret.com/2023/4/9/23676… pic.twitter.com/GcBbsF2Zg7 – 6:56 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Rudy Gobert sent home at half by Timberwolves after he punched teammate Kyle Anderson nba.nbcsports.com/2023/04/09/rud… – 6:44 PM
Rudy Gobert sent home at half by Timberwolves after he punched teammate Kyle Anderson nba.nbcsports.com/2023/04/09/rud… – 6:44 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Statement from ‘Wolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly on Rudy Gobert: “We made the decision to send Rudy Gobert home after the incident in the second quarter. His behavior on the bench was unacceptable and we will continue handling the situation internally.” – 6:23 PM
Statement from ‘Wolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly on Rudy Gobert: “We made the decision to send Rudy Gobert home after the incident in the second quarter. His behavior on the bench was unacceptable and we will continue handling the situation internally.” – 6:23 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Minnesota President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly on Rudy Gobert: “We made the decision to send Rudy Gobert home after the incident in the second quarter. His behavior on the bench was unacceptable and we will continue handling the situation internally.” – 6:20 PM
Minnesota President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly on Rudy Gobert: “We made the decision to send Rudy Gobert home after the incident in the second quarter. His behavior on the bench was unacceptable and we will continue handling the situation internally.” – 6:20 PM
Deonte Burton @DeonteBurton
Love Kyle but wrong person to be the voice of the team should be KAT or AE period that’s what’s wrong with this team no leadership from them they just sit there as they teammates argue amongst each other Gobert isn’t a superstar we knew this already… he only can do what he can! – 6:18 PM
Love Kyle but wrong person to be the voice of the team should be KAT or AE period that’s what’s wrong with this team no leadership from them they just sit there as they teammates argue amongst each other Gobert isn’t a superstar we knew this already… he only can do what he can! – 6:18 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
“We made the decision to send Rudy Gobert home after the incident in the second quarter. His behavior on the bench was unacceptable and we will continue handling the situation internally.” – Timberwolves President Tim Connelly in a statement issued by the team – 6:17 PM
“We made the decision to send Rudy Gobert home after the incident in the second quarter. His behavior on the bench was unacceptable and we will continue handling the situation internally.” – Timberwolves President Tim Connelly in a statement issued by the team – 6:17 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
“We made the decision to send Rudy Gobert home after the incident in the second quarter. His behavior on the bench was unacceptable and we will handle the situation internally.”
— Statement from Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly. – 6:14 PM
“We made the decision to send Rudy Gobert home after the incident in the second quarter. His behavior on the bench was unacceptable and we will handle the situation internally.”
— Statement from Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly. – 6:14 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Programming note: biggest Radio Roulette of the season will be live once the Timberwolves postgame press conference ends.
Season Wrap
Western Conference Madness
Gobert situation
Season Awards Ballot
Playoff/Play-in Preview – 6:13 PM
Programming note: biggest Radio Roulette of the season will be live once the Timberwolves postgame press conference ends.
Season Wrap
Western Conference Madness
Gobert situation
Season Awards Ballot
Playoff/Play-in Preview – 6:13 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Timberwolves were down 12 when Gobert went out.
They won by 5 points. pic.twitter.com/IhlAMc08F1 – 6:10 PM
Timberwolves were down 12 when Gobert went out.
They won by 5 points. pic.twitter.com/IhlAMc08F1 – 6:10 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Wolves probably have to shelve Gobert the rest of the season, right? – 5:57 PM
Wolves probably have to shelve Gobert the rest of the season, right? – 5:57 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Couple huge shots by Karl-Anthony Towns for the Wolves, who are now up by 5. Wolves are plus-17 since Rudy Gobert-Kyle Anderson incident. – 5:33 PM
Couple huge shots by Karl-Anthony Towns for the Wolves, who are now up by 5. Wolves are plus-17 since Rudy Gobert-Kyle Anderson incident. – 5:33 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
End of the 3Q:
Pelicans – 85
Wolves – 83
Minnesota has been a +10 since Gobert left the game. – 5:24 PM
End of the 3Q:
Pelicans – 85
Wolves – 83
Minnesota has been a +10 since Gobert left the game. – 5:24 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Luka Garza getting loose behind the Wolves bench. Think we’re gonna see him here with the Wolves’ top 3 centers in foul trouble (KAT), hurt (Naz), done playing basketball today (Gobert). – 5:14 PM
Luka Garza getting loose behind the Wolves bench. Think we’re gonna see him here with the Wolves’ top 3 centers in foul trouble (KAT), hurt (Naz), done playing basketball today (Gobert). – 5:14 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Here are 2 of 3 defensive possessions before Rudy Gobert punch
You can hear KAT exclaim “Rudy!” during broadcast, implying he needed to come back to ball
What i pick up from Kyle in huddle is two “Dont do that!”s + “Youre a bitch”. May/May not be directly related to these plays pic.twitter.com/XVAhGFeII3 – 5:13 PM
Here are 2 of 3 defensive possessions before Rudy Gobert punch
You can hear KAT exclaim “Rudy!” during broadcast, implying he needed to come back to ball
What i pick up from Kyle in huddle is two “Dont do that!”s + “Youre a bitch”. May/May not be directly related to these plays pic.twitter.com/XVAhGFeII3 – 5:13 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert sent home by team after punching Kyle Anderson during a timeout
cbssports.com/nba/news/timbe… – 5:11 PM
Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert sent home by team after punching Kyle Anderson during a timeout
cbssports.com/nba/news/timbe… – 5:11 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
We all should have seen that Rudy Gobert being sent home would make the Wolves better – 5:09 PM
We all should have seen that Rudy Gobert being sent home would make the Wolves better – 5:09 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Rudy Gobert trending on NBA Twitter you say? pic.twitter.com/W57QjXoSJO – 5:06 PM
Rudy Gobert trending on NBA Twitter you say? pic.twitter.com/W57QjXoSJO – 5:06 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
KAT picks up his 4th and has to go to the bench.
With Gobert also, um, out, Wolves going with Kyle Anderson as the backup 5. He’s guarding Valanciunas.
Luka Garza is in uniform on the bench, so is Nate Knight. – 5:06 PM
KAT picks up his 4th and has to go to the bench.
With Gobert also, um, out, Wolves going with Kyle Anderson as the backup 5. He’s guarding Valanciunas.
Luka Garza is in uniform on the bench, so is Nate Knight. – 5:06 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Karl-Anthony Towns just picked up his fourth foul with 8:00 left in the third quarter.
Wolves going with Kyle Anderson/Taurean Prince as the 4/5 right now with NAW/Conley/Ant. – 5:06 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns just picked up his fourth foul with 8:00 left in the third quarter.
Wolves going with Kyle Anderson/Taurean Prince as the 4/5 right now with NAW/Conley/Ant. – 5:06 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
KAT takes a seat after picking up his 4th foul. With Rudy gone and Naz Reid injured, Wolves go to Kyle Anderson at the 5. – 5:05 PM
KAT takes a seat after picking up his 4th foul. With Rudy gone and Naz Reid injured, Wolves go to Kyle Anderson at the 5. – 5:05 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jen Hale reporting on Bally Sports New Orleans that she heard Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson screaming at each other in the locker room during halftime. – 4:59 PM
Jen Hale reporting on Bally Sports New Orleans that she heard Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson screaming at each other in the locker room during halftime. – 4:59 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Wolves updates:
Rudy Gobert has been sent home by Minnesota.
Jaden McDaniels is now out for the game (right hand injury). – 4:58 PM
Wolves updates:
Rudy Gobert has been sent home by Minnesota.
Jaden McDaniels is now out for the game (right hand injury). – 4:58 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Lakers still can’t put the Jazz away. Every time you think they’re throwing a Rudy Gobert-level haymaker, Utah comes right back. 83-79 L.A., 6:33 left 3Q. – 4:58 PM
Lakers still can’t put the Jazz away. Every time you think they’re throwing a Rudy Gobert-level haymaker, Utah comes right back. 83-79 L.A., 6:33 left 3Q. – 4:58 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
If I’m the Mavericks I’m calling the Timberwolves the day Minnesota is eliminated and offering an unprotected first-round pick and matching salary for Rudy Gobert.
I don’t think the Wolves are THERE yet, but as a team desperate for defense, you’ve gotta at least make the call. – 4:57 PM
If I’m the Mavericks I’m calling the Timberwolves the day Minnesota is eliminated and offering an unprotected first-round pick and matching salary for Rudy Gobert.
I don’t think the Wolves are THERE yet, but as a team desperate for defense, you’ve gotta at least make the call. – 4:57 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Timberwolves just announced Rudy Gobert is out for the remainder of the game.
Also announced Jaden McDaniels (right hand injury) is also out for the rest of the game. – 4:56 PM
Timberwolves just announced Rudy Gobert is out for the remainder of the game.
Also announced Jaden McDaniels (right hand injury) is also out for the rest of the game. – 4:56 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Rudy Gobert not starting the second half… Kyle Anderson starts in his place.
Wolves say Gobert has been ruled out.
Jaden McDaniels also not starting the second half. – 4:55 PM
Rudy Gobert not starting the second half… Kyle Anderson starts in his place.
Wolves say Gobert has been ruled out.
Jaden McDaniels also not starting the second half. – 4:55 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Wolves starting Kyle Anderson in Rudy Gobert’s place to start the second half. – 4:55 PM
Wolves starting Kyle Anderson in Rudy Gobert’s place to start the second half. – 4:55 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
The Mavs are so messed up I don’t even feel right laughing at what the Wolves did to get Gobert. – 4:55 PM
The Mavs are so messed up I don’t even feel right laughing at what the Wolves did to get Gobert. – 4:55 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Timberwolves announce that Rudy Gobert is OUT for the remainder of today’s game. – 4:54 PM
The Timberwolves announce that Rudy Gobert is OUT for the remainder of today’s game. – 4:54 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Timberwolves have sent Rudy Gobert home after Gobert threw punch at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout huddle, per sources. He is out for remainder of game. – 4:54 PM
Timberwolves have sent Rudy Gobert home after Gobert threw punch at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout huddle, per sources. He is out for remainder of game. – 4:54 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Timberwolves say Rudy Gobert is out for the remainder of tonight’s game. – 4:54 PM
The Timberwolves say Rudy Gobert is out for the remainder of tonight’s game. – 4:54 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Rudy Gobert still hasn’t come out on the floor for the start of the 2nd half. One minute left on the clock. – 4:53 PM
Rudy Gobert still hasn’t come out on the floor for the start of the 2nd half. One minute left on the clock. – 4:53 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert throws a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout
cbssports.com/nba/news/timbe… – 4:52 PM
Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert throws a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout
cbssports.com/nba/news/timbe… – 4:52 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
I went to the game when Robert Horry whipped a towel at coach Danny Ainge’s head. That was crazy.
Also went to the Clips-GSW game when Draymond and KD almost went at it. That was crazy.
Gobert hitting Slo Mo on the bench during a legit important game. Way way more crazy!!!? – 4:50 PM
I went to the game when Robert Horry whipped a towel at coach Danny Ainge’s head. That was crazy.
Also went to the Clips-GSW game when Draymond and KD almost went at it. That was crazy.
Gobert hitting Slo Mo on the bench during a legit important game. Way way more crazy!!!? – 4:50 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Video of Rudy Gobert in the locker room at halftime if he wants to play again or in the post season. pic.twitter.com/Hmyrm9tkVW – 4:48 PM
Video of Rudy Gobert in the locker room at halftime if he wants to play again or in the post season. pic.twitter.com/Hmyrm9tkVW – 4:48 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
I’ve been working on a piece about Kyle Anderson’s leadership and his blunt, honest way of talking to teammates. I asked Rudy Gobert about him yesterday. He’s what Rudy said. pic.twitter.com/l0kDs94lR5 – 4:43 PM
I’ve been working on a piece about Kyle Anderson’s leadership and his blunt, honest way of talking to teammates. I asked Rudy Gobert about him yesterday. He’s what Rudy said. pic.twitter.com/l0kDs94lR5 – 4:43 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Halftime in Minnesota. Gobert has not played since Anderson incident.
Nearly as interestingly, Jaden McDaniels didn’t play at all in second quarter after 9 meh minutes in first. – 4:41 PM
Halftime in Minnesota. Gobert has not played since Anderson incident.
Nearly as interestingly, Jaden McDaniels didn’t play at all in second quarter after 9 meh minutes in first. – 4:41 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of 1st half: Pelicans 55, Wolves 47
Ingram 27 pts, 6 rebs
Murphy 10 pts (4-4 FG)
Valanciunas 9 pts, 11 rebs
BI with one of the biggest halves of his career, but the story here is the altercation between Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson on the bench. Will he play in 2nd half? – 4:40 PM
End of 1st half: Pelicans 55, Wolves 47
Ingram 27 pts, 6 rebs
Murphy 10 pts (4-4 FG)
Valanciunas 9 pts, 11 rebs
BI with one of the biggest halves of his career, but the story here is the altercation between Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson on the bench. Will he play in 2nd half? – 4:40 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The thing that struck me about that Gobert video: Taurean Prince pushed him and that was not a let’s break this thing up push. Whatever was going on, Slo Mo was not the only T Wolves player pissed at Rudy – 4:40 PM
The thing that struck me about that Gobert video: Taurean Prince pushed him and that was not a let’s break this thing up push. Whatever was going on, Slo Mo was not the only T Wolves player pissed at Rudy – 4:40 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
here are the magic words that got Kyle swung on by Rudy Gobert pic.twitter.com/eyTPDWKH5b – 4:38 PM
here are the magic words that got Kyle swung on by Rudy Gobert pic.twitter.com/eyTPDWKH5b – 4:38 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Rudy Gobert throws a punch AT HIS OWN TEAMMATE in a must win game for the Wolves.
This trade keeps getting worse for the Timberwolves.
Have to think Minnesota suspends him for a game at least, and that’s a huge blow for the play-in. 🤦🏻
pic.twitter.com/yFiVPQqSv5 – 4:36 PM
Rudy Gobert throws a punch AT HIS OWN TEAMMATE in a must win game for the Wolves.
This trade keeps getting worse for the Timberwolves.
Have to think Minnesota suspends him for a game at least, and that’s a huge blow for the play-in. 🤦🏻
pic.twitter.com/yFiVPQqSv5 – 4:36 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Rudy Gobert punched his own teammate during a timeout 😱
pic.twitter.com/5qjXMtQSoE – 4:35 PM
Rudy Gobert punched his own teammate during a timeout 😱
pic.twitter.com/5qjXMtQSoE – 4:35 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Gobert messed up big here, Slo-Mo might have the highest approval rating in the entire NBA pic.twitter.com/xit13GMy92 – 4:35 PM
Gobert messed up big here, Slo-Mo might have the highest approval rating in the entire NBA pic.twitter.com/xit13GMy92 – 4:35 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
The Gobert Trade gaining momentum historically pic.twitter.com/kHeyyh83QO – 4:35 PM
The Gobert Trade gaining momentum historically pic.twitter.com/kHeyyh83QO – 4:35 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Rudy Gobert throws a shot at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout. pic.twitter.com/dRzi3ALkoJ – 4:35 PM
Rudy Gobert throws a shot at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout. pic.twitter.com/dRzi3ALkoJ – 4:35 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Rudy Gobert *punched* Kyle Anderson on the bench pic.twitter.com/W6mPCrk1rT – 4:34 PM
Rudy Gobert *punched* Kyle Anderson on the bench pic.twitter.com/W6mPCrk1rT – 4:34 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Rudy Gobert was escorted to the back after having the physical altercation with Kyle Anderson.
Video shows Gobert throwing a punch at Anderson and then teammates separating the two. – 4:34 PM
Rudy Gobert was escorted to the back after having the physical altercation with Kyle Anderson.
Video shows Gobert throwing a punch at Anderson and then teammates separating the two. – 4:34 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Oh my Rudy Gobert just threw a punch at his own teammate Kyle Anderson pic.twitter.com/6GP5wwkCqW – 4:33 PM
Oh my Rudy Gobert just threw a punch at his own teammate Kyle Anderson pic.twitter.com/6GP5wwkCqW – 4:33 PM
Alexis Morgan @alexismorgan
Rudy Gobert throwing punches on the last day of the season?!? NBA so dramatic 😅 – 4:33 PM
Rudy Gobert throwing punches on the last day of the season?!? NBA so dramatic 😅 – 4:33 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Gobert just punched SloMo on the Minny bench – the T-Wolves are doing great! – 4:32 PM
Gobert just punched SloMo on the Minny bench – the T-Wolves are doing great! – 4:32 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Holy shit Gobert took a swing at Kyle Anderson during the timeout. Kudos to Wolves broadcast for not sugarcoating or hiding this. – 4:32 PM
Holy shit Gobert took a swing at Kyle Anderson during the timeout. Kudos to Wolves broadcast for not sugarcoating or hiding this. – 4:32 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Bally Sports broadcast just caught Rudy Gobert heading back to the locker room. – 3:59 PM
Bally Sports broadcast just caught Rudy Gobert heading back to the locker room. – 3:59 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Chris Finch said Rudy Gobert (back spasms) will go through his pregame routine before they decide on his availability. – 1:53 PM
Chris Finch said Rudy Gobert (back spasms) will go through his pregame routine before they decide on his availability. – 1:53 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Minnesota’s injury report (in second game of back-to-back for Timberwolves) lists starting bigs Gobert (back) and Towns (calf) as questionable vs. #Pelicans. Rivers (illness) and Nowell (knee) are also questionable. Reid was already out, last playing March 29 – 11:19 AM
Minnesota’s injury report (in second game of back-to-back for Timberwolves) lists starting bigs Gobert (back) and Towns (calf) as questionable vs. #Pelicans. Rivers (illness) and Nowell (knee) are also questionable. Reid was already out, last playing March 29 – 11:19 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Ivica Zubac and Rudy Gobert make double-double contributions #EuroWatch #NBASaturdays
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 1:13 AM
Ivica Zubac and Rudy Gobert make double-double contributions #EuroWatch #NBASaturdays
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 1:13 AM
More on this storyline
Connelly and front-office executive Dell Demps, who knows Gobert well from their time together in Utah, went to the locker room to address the situation. Connelly told Gobert that the organization decided to send him home, and Gobert changed and headed for the exit while his team took the floor for the second half. -via The Athletic / April 9, 2023
Neither Connelly nor coach Chris Finch would give any indication on possible further discipline that Gobert could face. “We’re not proud of that behavior by anybody,” Finch said. “We really haven’t dug too far into the root cause of it. But guys were just frustrated. We weren’t playing well and weren’t sharing the ball. We were getting beat in all the little areas.” -via The Athletic / April 9, 2023
Dane Moore: Kyle Anderson when asked if he and Rudy Gobert can make up and play together going forward: “Ah, yeah. It is what it is, and move forward. We want to win games. It is what it is. It ain’t the first time someone has swung on me. It is what it is. We keep it in house.” -via Twitter @DaneMooreNBA / April 9, 2023
