Rudy Gobert is day-to-day with a rest issue and will not play in the Timberwolves' preseason finale at the Bulls on Friday. He is expected back by Oct. 21, before Minnesota opens the regular season.
What happened
The Timberwolves ruled out Rudy Gobert for Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls. The injury report, logged Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET, lists him as day-to-day with a rest issue. Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reported that Gobert "won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls" because of rest. Gobert had been day-to-day for the same rest issue on Oct. 10, was cleared on Oct. 12, and was downgraded again ahead of Friday's game. No previous status is listed on this report.
What it means for the Timberwolves
Minnesota closes the preseason Friday at the Bulls at 8:00 p.m. ET in Chicago. Gobert averaged 31.3 minutes, 10.9 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 76 games last season. The Timberwolves have no regular-season games yet this season, so there is no record with or without him to cite. In games he has sat out, Anthony Edwards logged 35.0 minutes and 28.8 points, Julius Randle 33.0 minutes and 21.1 points, Jaden McDaniels 31.7 minutes and 14.8 points, and Naz Reid 26.1 minutes and 13.6 points at center.
What to watch
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 21 for Gobert. A new report will follow ahead of Minnesota's next game. Several other Timberwolves also appear on Friday's report, including Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu as day-to-day for rest, and Donte DiVincenzo listed out with a right Achilles issue.
Is Rudy Gobert playing vs the Bulls?
No. The injury report lists Gobert as day-to-day with a rest issue, and he will not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls.
When will Rudy Gobert be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 21, 2026.