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Timberwolves’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances

Jedd Pagaduan, ClutchPoints

Fri, October 30, 2026 at 5:53 AM UTC·

Rudy Gobert is Both Irreplaceable and the Timberwolves' Biggest Weakness

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is a fundamental aspect of the team's success and also one of the players who is holding them back.

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LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga lose patience with Rudy Gobert after another poor showing

Rudy Gobert's latest disappointing performance drew frustration from LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga, as the Timberwolves stars made their feelings clear about the veteran center's struggles on the court.

Just 5 games in, Wolves' frustration with Rudy Gobert is already simmering

Gobert has gone 0 for 13 over his last two games and has been called out by teammates twice.

Timberwolves’ Chris Finch calls out Rudy Gobert for ‘finesse’ play during ugly 0-of-12 shooting stretch

MINNEAPOLIS — Over his past two games, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has put together an ugly field goal percentage, shooting a cumulative 0-13 from the field. In an albeit small sample size, Gobert has shot just 37 percent on the season per Basketball Reference, a drastic shift from his historically good marks. “I don’t see a lot of extension,” […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch calls out Rudy Gobert for ‘finesse’ play during ugly 0-of-12 shooting stretch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Watch: LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga Get Frustrated With Rudy Gobert During Timberwolves’ Loss To Warriors

LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga didn't like what they saw from Rudy Gobert against the Warriors.

Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert speaks up on his reluctance to throw it down

After Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch called out Rudy Gobert for his finesse plays during a combined 0-for-13 stretch, the starting center questioned his finishes as well. Amid a two-game skid, the Timberwolves lost Anthony Edwards to a knee injury that will keep him out for at least two months. As Minnesota will look to find success […] The post Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert speaks up on his reluctance to throw it down appeared first on ClutchPoints.

‘Time To Have Some Talks,’ ‘Worst Offensive Big Man of All Time’ — NBA Fans Pile On Rudy Gobert After Another Brutal Shooting Night vs. Warriors

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered another frustrating loss on Wednesday, falling 119-114 to the Golden State Warriors at Target Center. But the result wasn’t the only concern for Minnesota, as their veteran big man, Rudy Gobert, endured a night he’d rather forget.

Rudy Gobert responds to 0-for-13 skid, viral clip on Wolves' bench

Gobert knows he has to be better in order for the Timberwolves to win games without Anthony Edwards.

Minnesota Timberwolves HC admits Rudy Gobert isn’t able to ‘finish well’ amid 23.1% layup percentage

Chris Finch is making no excuses for how Rudy Gobert has started the season, and is making it clear what needs to change. Despite being a former All-Star and All-NBA player, Gobert has been categorically poor on the offensive end of the court this season.

“You barely can make shots at the rim” – Rudy Gobert faces savage comeback amid three-point shooting debate

Rudy Gobert fired back at a fan who criticized his three-point shooting, only to receive a brutal comeback questioning his ability to finish around the rim.

Anthony Edwards' Absence Exposed a Bigger Timberwolves Problem in Warriors Loss

The Minnesota Timberwolves are down Anthony Edwards, and those effects are being felt from more than just the scoreboard.

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LaMelo Ball Was Livid At Rudy Gobert During 1 Point Performance

The Minnesota Timberwolves witnessed an all-time bad Rudy Gobert night during a heartbreaking loss against the Golden State Warriors. NBA pundits already view the Timberwolves at a disadvantage after losing Anthony Edwards for the next few months. However, the first game went as poorly as possible due to the argument between LaMelo Ball and Gobert […] The post LaMelo Ball Was Livid At Rudy Gobert During 1 Point Performance appeared first on HEAVY.

Timberwolves' Free Throw Issues Are Suddenly a Much Bigger Deal

The Timberwolves are the NBA's worst free throw shooting team, and they just lost their best weapon at the free throw line. What comes next?

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LaMelo Ball and Timberwolves’ teammate seen yelling at Rudy Gobert during loss to Warriors

Minnesota Timberwolves’ 119-114 home loss to the Golden State Warriors had some heated moments of in-fighting towards center Rudy Gobert. The Timberwolves’ first game after losing Anthony Edwards to injury was a dismal showing against a weak Warriors squad that managed to pick up a win behind Stephen Curry’s 44-point night.

3 Big Concerns for Timberwolves While Anthony Edwards Is Out

Looking at the biggest thing the Timberwolves need to solve while Anthony Edwards is out for months with his knee injury and surgery.

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Podcast: Where the Timberwolves Stand After Losing Anthony Edwards to Knee Surgery

Minnesota opened 3-0 but has dropped two straight, and the next few weeks will show how deep this roster really is.

Can these Timberwolves keep pace in the West without Anthony Edwards?

Minnesota's massive summertime pivot was working before its superstar went down with a knee injury.

LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga caught looking fed up with Rudy Gobert in Timberwolves-Warriors

The Minnesota Timberwolves fell short against the Golden State Warriors, 119-114, at Target Center on Wednesday. It was the Timberwolves’ first game since it was announced that Anthony Edwards would be sidelined for up to two months due to a knee injury. Minnesota fell to 3-2, while Golden State improved to 2-3. The Timberwolves rallied in the […] The post LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga caught looking fed up with Rudy Gobert in Timberwolves-Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

DeMarcus Cousins Proposes Blockbuster Trade in Bid to Save Timberwolves’ Season After Concerning Anthony Edwards Update

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have hit the crisis zone! They have barely begun their season, and they already have to face the league without Anthony Edwards for up to the next two months. With their offense suddenly missing its biggest weapon, a former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins has floated a drastic solution.

"There's Been Bad Things": Rudy Gobert Addresses Heated Bench Exchange With LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga Vs. Warriors

The absence of Anthony Edwards is probably adding to the frustration in the locker room. But it was getting more palpable at the bench when the Minnesota Timberwolves were falling to the Golden State Warriors.