Rudy Gobert gets a contract extension before the season opener that's a 'win-win' with the T-wolves

Rudy Gobert gets a contract extension before the season opener that's a 'win-win' with the T-wolves LOS ANGELES (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, the four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner, has reached an agreement with the team on a three-year, $110 million contract extension. Greg Beacham, The Associated Press Oct 23, 2024 12:43 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) blocks a shot by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Los Angeles.

(AP Photo/Eric Thayer) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, the four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner, has reached an agreement with the team on a three-year, $110 million contract extension. The deal was struck with his agent, Bouna Ndiaye, shortly before Minnesota opened the season in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, when Gobert had 13 points, 14 rebounds and one block for the Timberwolves in a 110-103 loss to the Lakers . "The goal is still the same.

Regardless if we would have had a deal or not, the goal is to win a championship,” Gobert said. Gobert, who was acquired by Minnesota in a trade with Utah two years ago, took the extra job security in exchange for a contract structure that will allow the team to be more competitive under the punitive luxury tax rules in the new collecti.