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The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the most exciting teams in the NBA but that doesn’t mean they won’t make changes to their roster in the future.
For example, some people question if big man Rudy Gobert will remain with the team for the long-term future.
Speaking to KSTP’s Darren Wolfson at the Minnesota State Fair, Timberwolves president of operations Tim Connelly said he wants Gobert to be with the team for a very long time.
Connelly said Gobert had a finger injury recently but has recovered and is ready to join the Timberwolves in the new season.
He also commended the reigning Defensive Player of the Year for the season he just had, adding that he lost some weight, improved his game, and showed up repeatedly for Minnesota.
Gobert posted 14 points and 12.9 rebounds per game in 2023-24.
That was good enough to win Defensive Player of the Year and also silence the critics who had spoken poorly of his 2022-23 season.
Last year made it clear that Gobert just needed time to adjust to his new team and was still a very crucial player and defensive powerhouse.
He is easily one of the greatest centers in the league and a key part of the Timberwolves’ plans.
The problem now is that expectations for the team are higher than ever.
Because they made a lot of noise in the playoffs last season, everyone is hoping for even greater success in 2024-25.
If that doesn’t happen, there will be rumors of the team making roster adjustments, perhaps including Gobert.
Things are trending in the right direction for the Timberwolves but they have to continue winning a lot or else Gobert’s position with the team could be in question.
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