Based on Finch's comments, Gobert and Randle can both be ruled out for the second leg of Minnesota's back-to-back set Friday in Utah, and a return from either player in the final game of the road trip Sunday in Phoenix may be ambitious.

Donte DiVincenzo practiced for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, but Rudy Gobert did not as he continues to battle back spasms. While there was previously optimism both DiVincenzo and Julius Randle could return during this week's road trip,

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Out again Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guards Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley will both play, but center Rudy Gobert has been ruled out for Friday night's game against the Houston Rockets, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch told reporters pregame. Chris Finch says Rudy Gobert is OUT tonight vs. Rockets — Rudy had discomfort in his back yesterday at practice.

Gobert (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lakers. Gobert will miss a fifth straight game Thursday for Minnesota while managing a back issue. The Timberwolves will likely continue to lean on Naz Reid to pick up the slack in the frontcourt, with the French import set to miss another game.

The Minnesota Timberwolves may be without both Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle in Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

On Thursday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be in California to play the Los Angeles Lakers. For the game, they will remain without one of their best

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