'Personal reasons': Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert questionable for Game 2

Minnesota and Denver battle in Game 2 Monday night.

May 4, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and Denver / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Rudy Gobert may not play Monday night when the Timberwolves face the Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals in Denver.

The Timberwolves added Gobert to the injury report, giving him a questionable tag and citing "personal reasons."

What's going on in his life that could prevent him from suiting up for a playoff game? His wife is pregnant and appear to be on the verge of having their baby.

Rudy Gobert, who is about to become a father for the first time, is questionable for Game 2 due to personal reasons. https://t.co/xAPRuaP5v6

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) May 6, 2024

Rudy Gobert did not participate in Wolves shootaround and is questionable for Game 2 because of personal reasons.

Gobert’s partner announced in February that she and Gobert are expecting a son together.

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 6, 2024

Gobert and his girlfriend, Julia Bonilla, announced in February that a baby was on the way.

This is a developing story.