Why Rudy Gobert Is Suspended by NBA, When is Earliest Star Can Return to Timberwolves?

The NBA announced Monday that Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been suspended for one game after accruing his sixth flagrant-foul point of the 2025-26 season during Sunday’s 104-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Gobert was called for the flagrant after crowding Victor Wembanyama’s landing zone while contesting a three-point shot.

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