Rudy Gobert-Bourgarel is a French professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association.
He also represents the French national team in international competitions. Standing at 7 ft 1 in tall with a wingspan of 7 ft 9 in long, he plays the center position.
On December 20, 2020, Gobert signed a five-year, $205 million contract extension with the Jazz. Gobert’s extension was the third largest contract in NBA history and the largest ever for a center.
On July 6, 2022, Gobert was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, and the draft rights to center Walker Kessler in addition to four first-round picks and a 2026 first-round pick swap.
Who did the Jazz get rid of?
Minnesota sends a steep package, including 5 players and 5 picks, to Utah. Rudy Gobert averaged 15.6 ppg and 14.7 RPG and will join fellow All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns in Minnesota.
All-NBA center Rudy Gobert is on the move after being traded by the Utah Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the teams announced today.
What did the Jazz trade Rudy for?
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has acquired center Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz in exchange for guards Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, and forward Jarred Vanderbilt,
along with guard Leandro Bolmaro, the draft rights to center Walker Kessler, and Minnesota’s 2023, 2025, 2027, and 2029 first