NBA Fans React To Rudy Gobert News Before Lakers Game

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Rudy Gobert will sign a contract extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) runs up court after a basket against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Rudy Gobert is going into his third season as a member of the Minnesota Timberwovles.

He finished last year with averages of 14.0 points, 12.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.1 blocks per contest while shooting 65.5% from the field in 76 games.

Before the Timberwolves faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN's Shams Charania reported big news about Gobert.

Via Charania: "Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has reached a three-year, $110 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. T’Wolves and Gobert’s agent, Bouna Ndiaye, negotiated the new deal locking in the league-record four-time Defensive Player of the Year winner in Minnesota."

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has reached a three-year, $110 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. T’Wolves and Gobert’s agent, Bouna Ndiaye, negotiated the new deal locking in the league-record four-time Defensive Player of the Year winner in Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/1FfVQnbJYa

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 23, 2024

Via Charania: "Gobert is declining his $46.6M player option for 2025-26 and receiving a fresh multiyear extension through 2027-28 – also giving Minnesota significant flexibility next season opting out. Final season has a player option, sources said."

Gobert is declining his $46.6M player option for 2025-26 and receiving a fresh multiyear extension through 2027-28 – also giving Minnesota significant flexibility next season opting out. Final season has a player option, sources said. https://t.co/elXhX9Tl0v

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 23, 2024

Many fans reacted on social media.

@ErinBurr27: "TC did not want Rudy playing 1 game without a deal. This timing means the player option was declined. Good deal for Minny... This number opens up room to bump Naz's pay or keep Randle next offseason"

TC did not want Rudy playing 1 game without a deal. This timing means the player option was declined. Good deal for Minny... This number opens up room to bump Naz's pay or keep Randle next offseason https://t.co/YTeqtSJU9j

— Grace (@ErinBurr27) October 23, 2024

@PrimeMaki: "I know he’s getting older, but that feels like a great deal for the Wolves. Taking a significant paycut next year declining the player option and taking up less than 25% of the cap through 2027-28."

I know he’s getting older, but that feels like a great deal for the Wolves. Taking a significant paycut next year declining the player option and taking up less than 25% of the cap through 2027-28. https://t.co/AXywu4xmwi

— Pete Maki Burner (@PrimeMaki) October 23, 2024

@hmfaigen: "Like, right now? He's about to play a game"

Like, right now? He's about to play a game https://t.co/WICuaWK4kv

— Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) October 23, 2024

@Sean_Davi: "We signing contracts on the floor now?"

We signing contracts on the floor now? https://t.co/3cmN8sRVDO

— Sean Davis (@Sean_Davi) October 23, 2024

@Br0nToLA23: "Over pay for a overrated defender"

Over pay for a overrated defender https://t.co/QqcwyyvXbM

— 👑 (@Br0nToLA23) October 23, 2024

Gobert helped the Timberwolves reach the Western Conference finals last season (for the first time in 20 years).

He is going into his 12th NBA season.