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Rudy Gobert Commits to Three-Year Extension with Minnesota Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ super star center, has inked a three-year deal valued at $110 million. The contract extension was confirmed by sources on Tuesday evening, marking a significant milestone in Gobert’s career.

The Timberwolves and Bouna Ndiaye Lock the Deal

The Timberwolves, along with Gobert’s representative Bouna Ndiaye of Comsport, ironed out the details and reached an agreement ahead of Tuesday’s season debut against the Los Angeles Lakers. Gobert, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, has now firmly established his future in Minnesota. He renounced his $46.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, opting instead for a new multi-year agreement. This deal gives the Timberwolves financial flexibility as they grapple with escalating salary cap obligations.

Gobert’s Faith in the Timberwolves’ Strategy

During negotiations, Gobert expressed confidence in the Timberwolves’ championship aspirations and was open to innovative financial arrangements that would secure his future while enabling the team to keep building its roster. According to sources, Gobert’s contract has a player option for 2027-28 and a trade kicker.

Gobert’s Crucial Role in Timberwolves’ Success

At 32, Gobert played a pivotal role in the Timberwolves’ impressive 56-26 run and their progression to the Western Conference finals last season, marking only the second time in the franchise’s history that they advanced past the playoffs’ initial round. Averaging 14.0 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks, Gobert claimed his fourth Defensive Player of the Year award. This was the eighth consecutive season that Gobert, a three-time All-Star and four-time All-NBA selection, notched a double-double.

Gobert’s Journey to the Timberwolves

Gobert’s journey with the Timberwolves began in the 2022 offseason, following a high-profile trade from the Utah Jazz. The Timberwolves traded four first-round picks and multiple players to secure the defensive powerhouse. Gobert had spent the first nine seasons of his professional career with the Jazz.