Minnesota Timberwolves Nonetheless Owe Rudy Gobert A Lot Of Cash

Rudy Gobert is at the moment in the course of his third season with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The three-time NBA All-Star is averaging 10.0 factors, 10.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 blocks per recreation whereas capturing 62.1 % from the sector in 37 video games.

Gobert is at the moment manufacturing $43.8 million this season.

He additionally agreed to an enormous extension of his contract in October.

By way of Shams Charania of ESPN on October 22: “Minnesota Timberwolves heart Rudy Gobert has agreed to a three-year contract extension value $110 million, sources inform ESPN. T’Wolves and Gobert’s agent, Bouna Ndiaye , negotiated the brand new deal guaranteeing the league-record four-time Defensive Participant of the Yr in Minnesota.

Together with this yr, Gobert owes greater than $150 million by way of the tip of the 2027-28 season (when he turns 35).

The Timberwolves have been coming off a season through which they reached the Western Convention Finals for the primary time in 20 years.

So the extension made numerous sense on the time.

That stated, the Timberwolves took an enormous step backwards this season.

They’re at the moment the seventh seed within the Western Convention with a 20-17 report in 37 video games.

Though the Timberwolves have been enjoying higher these days (they’ve gained three straight video games), they do not seem like title contenders.

The subsequent few seasons shall be very telling as to how good (or dangerous) the contract extension was for Gobert.

Along with the Timberwolves, Gobert spent the primary 9 years of his profession enjoying for the Utah Jazz.