LOS ANGELES — The Timberwolves traded five players, four future first-round picks and included another pick swap when they dealt for Rudy Gobert, the center who was going to elevate their defense and alleviate their issues rebounding, especially in the playoffs.
But when the Wolves take the floor Tuesday night for the first time this postseason in a play-in game against the Lakers, the player they traded so much for won't be out there.
The Wolves suspended Gobert for Tuesday's game against the Lakers after Gobert attempted to punch teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout in Sunday's win over the Pelicans, the team announced Monday.
