Rudy Gobert is eligible for a pre-season contract extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves arrive at training camp with the spotlight turned on their home court, but an unnamed outsider remains off of the fans' radar: Rudy Gobert's no-time future.

What is known about the negotiation

According to Jon Krawczynski, in his programme on Thursday, there is no immediate momentum for an agreement.

A chronology of the contract de Gobert

• 2022Gobert arrives in Minnesota from the Utah Jazz and transforms the franchise's defensive identity, making him a legitimate contender for the title.
• 2024In recent negotiations, the 27-year-old accepts a lower annual salary to give him the time or financial space needed to assemble a competitive cast.
• Current eventsAt 34 years old, the Frenchman's contract is guaranteed through 2026-27, with a player option of $38 million for next season.
• To be renewedA new multiannual agreement should follow the same model as in 2024, according to Krawczynski.

Why does Minnesota want to keep French ?

Gobert won four Defensive Player of the Year awards, equalling the NBA's all-time record. His presence on the court, both blocking shots and dominating rebounds, is a pillar that has sustained the team's identity since his arrival.

What 's going on now ?

The schedule calls for six preseason games before the team's official season opener on October 21 against Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.

Enquanto isso, a pauta da renovação de Gobert segue em segundo plano: without urgency or deadline, but with the two parties ready to talk.