Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been voted the 2023-24 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. The French giant receives the award for a record-tying fourth time. He joins Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace as the only four-time winners. Gobert finished sixth in blocks this season with 2.1 swats per game and limited the opposition to 45.2 percent effective field goal percentage, helping the Timberwolves register the league's best defensive rating during the regular season. He was fourth in the league with 9.2 defensive rebounds per game and second in rebounding overall with 12.9 boards.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (personal) won't play on Monday against the Nuggets. The multi-time Defensive Player of the Year became a father, so he'll take the night off. He finished Game 1 on Saturday night with 13 boards and three blocks while limiting Nikola Jokic to an 11-for-25 shooting performance. But now that Gobert won't be out there, Jokic's DFS stock just increased significantly. His absence also should mean more work and offensive opportunities for guys like Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker behind Jaden McDaniels, Mike Conley, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Anthony Edwards.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (personal) has landed on the injury report as questionable ahead of Game 2 against Denver on Monday. He became a father for the first time Monday morning. It's unclear if Gobert manages to travel to Denver in time for tip-off. His absence would push Naz Reid to a more prominent role. The 2023-24 Sixth Man of the Year had a nice start to the second-round series, producing 16 points in a 106-99 victory with four rebounds, three assists, and a steal.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ribs) is good to go for Sunday's matchup against Chicago. He will make a fifth consecutive appearance despite battling a sprained rib. The injury doesn't appear to affect him, as Gobert looked fantastic in his last outing against Nikola Jokic and Denver, tallying 21 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks. He meets another Balkan big man on Sunday in Nikola Vucevic. Gobert recorded a 12-point, 16-rebound double-double against Vucevic and the Bulls in this season's first head-to-head meeting in February.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. The multi-time Defensive Player of the Year continues to be bothered by a rib injury. But he looked just fine in Friday's much-needed win over the Denver Nuggets and finished with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks in 35 minutes of work. The Timberwolves have won seven of their previous eight contests and currently sit among the top teams in the Western Conference. Yet, for Minnesota to claim the No. 1 spot heading toward the postseason, Gobert will need to be out there, especially with Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) sidelined. Gobert had trouble scoring the last time these clubs met back in February. However, he still had a 12-point, 16-rebound double-double.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ribs) will play against Denver on Friday. He has been upgraded from questionable to available as the French pivot continues to play through a left rib sprain. The injury hasn't really affected Gobert, who continues to be a walking double-double and an intimidating defensive presence under the rim. He will have a big role to play in slowing down Nikola Jokic on Friday, and Gobert's offensive efforts might suffer because of it. He posted only four points in his only previous matchup against the Nuggets this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) is questionable for Friday's clash with the Denver Nuggets. He has a left rib sprain, although he's been playing through the injury. The multi-time Defensive Player of the Year most recently logged 34 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Pistons, ending the night with a double-double with two blocks. The Timberwolves and Nuggets are fighting for the top spot in the Western Conference, so it's unlikely Gobert will miss this one. But if he does sit out, Naz Reid would presumably cover the five spot, with Kyle Anderson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker getting more minutes than usual.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ribs) has shaken off a questionable tag and will be in the lineup on Wednesday against Detroit. Health issues have limited Gobert to only three outings across the last seven games, but he will make his third consecutive appearance on Wednesday. The French giant should have a good game against a mediocre rebounding team that allows centers to shoot 59.2 percent from the field. Gobert bagged 19 points and 16 rebounds against the Pistons in this season's first head-to-head matchup in January.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) is questionable for Wednesday's game with the Pistons due to a sprained rib on his left side. The big man has competed in the last two Timberwolves contests, but he missed three consecutive games before with the rib injury. Minnesota's Anthony Edwards (finger) is also questionable. Naz Reid has stepped up his game when Gobert has been sidelined recently, posting 20 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks against Golden State on Sunday.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The big man is back in action after going through his pregame routine without any issues. Fellow big man Naz Reid (head) has also been cleared to play in this game. That being said, both players should return to their normal roles in the rotation. Fantasy managers should double check their lineups ahead of tip-off.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The big man has already missed multiple games, but he was able to participate during Thursday's shootaround. The Wolves could be thin at the center spot with Karl Anthony-Towns (knee) ruled out and Naz Reid (head) considered questionable for Thursday. That being said, Jaden McDaniels and Kyle Anderson could be asked to play big roles if the Wolves are without Gobert and Reid again.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ribs) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. A left rib strain has cost Gobert consecutive contests, and the star big man remains in danger of missing the second half of Minnesota's back-to-back following Monday's win over the Utah Jazz. The T-Wolves' frontcourt may be severely short-handed with Naz Reid (head) iffy and Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) on the shelf, potentially forcing head coach Chris Finch to divvy up the center minutes among Kyle Anderson and Jaden McDaniels as small-ball fives in an unenviable position against two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the defending champions. The Nuggets are yielding the seventh-fewest points per game (110.2) in the NBA during 2023-24.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. The big man will be forced to miss his second straight game due to left rib strain. Naz Reid figures to move into the starting five once again. Reid has been providing first round value over the last two weeks. The Wolves are without Karl Anthony-Towns (knee) and Gobert which gives Reid plenty of run. Reid is a must-have player in all fantasy formats right now.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) is listed as questionable for Monday's tilt versus the Utah Jazz. The big man didn't suit up Saturday and may be out for a second straight game. Naz Reid is a fantasy option at center if Gobert is unable to go. He stepped up in Gobert's absence on Saturday, recording 22 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals in 36 minutes on the court.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) has been downgraded to out ahead of Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. The big man was considered questionable coming into this game after exiting early during their last contest. Naz Reid figures to move into the starting five with Gobert unavailable. Reid has been a top-75 value fantasy player over the last two weeks. That being said, Reid appears to be a strong streaming option heading into Saturday's game.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. The big man was forced to exit early on Tuesday after taking a hit during the fourth quarter. The Wolves would be thin with Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) already sidelined. Naz Reid would be asked to play big minutes if Gobert is unable to play on Saturday. Reid would be a strong streaming option if given an extended role in the rotation. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Saturday for another update.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (hamstring) will play on Tuesday against the Clippers. The multi-time MVP injured his hamstring on Friday night in Cleveland and wasn't available on Sunday against the Lakers. However, despite holding a questionable designation, he's good to go. Gobert has averaged 14.7 points, 15.0 rebounds, and 3.7 blocks in three meetings versus Los Angeles this season, meaning he has appeal across all fantasy platforms, including for those participating in DFS contests. But Gobert's availability could lower the ceiling of Naz Reid, who had 25 points and four blocks on Sunday.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. He has been dealing with right hamstring tightness, so he sat out on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) remains out for the foreseeable future, and if Gobert misses another contest, Naz Reid should continue to see a significant uptick in production. Reid had 25 points, shooting 5-for-10 from deep, and four blocks versus the Lakers, meaning he's a must-start in all fantasy formats, but even more so if Gobert is sidelined again.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The big man will sit this game out after being listed as questionable coming into the contest. Naz Reid will be asked to pick up the slack with Karl Anthony-Towns (knee) sidelined as well. Reid is going to be forced to play big minutes, which makes him an appealing streaming option for Sunday's slate.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (hamstring) is uncertain to play in Sunday's matchup with the Lakers. The multi-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year popped up on the injury report late on Sunday, and with Minnesota currently in the middle of a six-game road trip, head coach Chris Finch may play it safe by holding him out. With Kyle Anderson (shoulder) also carrying a questionable tag heading into the meeting with Los Angeles, Naz Reid and Luka Garza could see more work. However, the former's fantasy upside is much higher. At the same time, T.J. Warren, coming off a six-point, four-rebound performance on Friday against Cleveland, could surprise people if Gobert and Anderson don't suit up.