Breaking News: Rudy Gobert, the Minnesota Timberwolves' star center, is sidelined for a game! This is due to a suspension handed down by the NBA, stemming from a buildup of flagrant fouls throughout the season.
According to an announcement made on January 12, 2026, Gobert will be sitting out Tuesday's game when the Timberwolves face off against the Milwaukee Bucks.
But why the suspension? It all comes down to the league's rules regarding flagrant fouls. Gobert accumulated a flagrant foul 1 during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves' nail-biting 104-103 victory against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. This particular foul pushed his season total to six flagrant foul points.
And this is where it gets interesting: NBA regulations dictate that a player automatically gets suspended for one game once their flagrant foul point total surpasses five. This rule is designed to discourage overly aggressive play and protect player safety.
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