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sports2 years ago

American NBA Player Kyle Anderson Joins China's National Team for World Cup

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson has obtained Chinese citizenship through naturalization and will represent China at the FIBA World Cup. Anderson, the first basketball player to gain Chinese nationality through naturalization, confirmed his participation in a video posted on his Weibo account. The citizenship may also allow him to represent China at the Olympic Games in Paris next year. FIBA allows teams to have one naturalized player on their roster, and Anderson's maternal grandmother was born in Jamaica to a Chinese father and Jamaican mother. Other athletes who have been naturalized include several Brazilians who moved to China for international football.

via Reuters.com|
#basketball#china#fiba-world-cup
sports2 years ago

Rudy Gobert's Impact on Timberwolves' Offseason and Play-In Game.

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has rejoined the team after being suspended for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, but remains hampered by back spasms. His status for Friday's game against the Thunder is uncertain. Gobert and Kyle Anderson have moved past their altercation on Sunday. The Wolves are also dealing with injuries to Jaylen Nowell and Karl-Anthony Towns. The team faces the Thunder in a play-in game, but Jim Souhan of The Star Tribune doesn't think they stand a chance against the top-seeded Nuggets.

via hoopsrumors.com|
#kyle-anderson#nba#playoffs
sports2 years ago

Rudy Gobert's Injury Woes Continue to Haunt Timberwolves.

Rudy Gobert has rejoined the Minnesota Timberwolves after a team-imposed suspension for throwing a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout in the second quarter of Minnesota's final regular-season game. However, lingering back trouble has compromised his status for the second play-in game. The Wolves are hoping to have him back for their last chance to make the playoffs against Oklahoma City.

via ESPN|
#kyle-anderson#minnesota-timberwolves#nba
sports2 years ago

NBA Players React to Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert Fight

Kyle Anderson thinks reactions to his fight with Rudy Gobert are "kind of lame" and wants to move on. Gobert was suspended for one game after punching Anderson during a timeout in their regular season finale. The two have since apologized and Timberwolves president Tim Connelly said they were embarrassed and knew the moment got the best of them. Jaden McDaniels also fractured his hand during the game after punching a wall in the tunnel.

via Yahoo Sports|
#fight#kyle-anderson#minnesota-timberwolves
sports2 years ago

Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert reconcile after on-court altercation.

Minnesota Timberwolves teammates Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson have resolved their on-court altercation during Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Anderson said they "hashed it out" and moved on. Gobert was suspended for one game for throwing a punch at Anderson during a timeout in the second quarter of Sunday's game. The altercation started during a heated discussion centered on defense and rebounding.

via Bleacher Report|
#altercation#kyle-anderson#minnesota-timberwolves
sports2 years ago

Rudy Gobert's Punching Incident and NBA Teammate Fights.

Draymond Green praised Rudy Gobert for standing up for himself after Kyle Anderson used disrespectful language towards him during a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Orleans Pelicans. However, Green also acknowledged that physical altercations are not the right decision in a team setting. Gobert was suspended by the Timberwolves for his actions.

via NBC Sports|
#draymond-green#kyle-anderson#minnesota-timberwolves
sports2 years ago

Rudy Gobert's Controversial Actions Shake Up NBA.

Draymond Green has gained "a little respect" for Rudy Gobert after the Utah Jazz center punched Minnesota Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson during a timeout in their game on Sunday. Green said Anderson used "words as men you just don’t say to men" and that Gobert stood up for himself, which he had not seen before. However, Green also acknowledged that physical altercations are not the right decision in a team setting. Gobert was suspended by the Timberwolves for his actions.

via Yahoo Sports|
#draymond-green#kyle-anderson#minnesota-timberwolves
sports2 years ago

Rudy Gobert's Controversial Actions Draw Criticism and Consequences.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have suspended center Rudy Gobert for one game after he threw a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout in Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Gobert will miss Tuesday's Play-In game against the Los Angeles Lakers but will return for the next game. The incident occurred shortly before halftime, and Gobert was sent home. The Timberwolves will earn the seventh seed with a win over the Lakers or will fall into an elimination game against the 9-10 winner with a loss.

via The Athletic|
#kyle-anderson#play-in-tournament#rudy-gobert
sports2 years ago

Rudy Gobert's Suspension and Timberwolves' Meltdown: NBA Drama Unfolds.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have suspended center Rudy Gobert for their play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers after he threw a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson in a team huddle. The Timberwolves will also be without power forward Jaden McDaniels, who fractured his hand after punching a wall. Gobert publicly apologized and privately talked through the incident with Anderson, but the organization believed it had no choice but to suspend him for the crucial game against the Lakers.

via ESPN|
#jaden-mcdaniels#kyle-anderson#minnesota-timberwolves
sports2 years ago

Rudy Gobert's Controversial Actions Shake Up NBA.

Minnesota Timberwolves suspended center Rudy Gobert for throwing a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson in a team huddle on Sunday, and he will miss Tuesday's play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves will also be without power forward Jaden McDaniels and key backup center Naz Reid. If they lose to the Lakers, they'll return home Friday to play the winner of the New Orleans-Oklahoma City play-in game for a chance to advance into the Western Conference playoffs.

via ESPN India|
#kyle-anderson#minnesota-timberwolves#nba
sports2 years ago

Rudy Gobert Sent Home for Punching Teammate in Huddle

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was sent home after throwing a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The incident occurred shortly before halftime and Gobert's behavior on the bench was deemed unacceptable by the team's president of basketball operations. Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels also suffered a broken hand after punching a wall exiting the game. The tension between Gobert and Anderson spilled over to the halftime locker room, but teammates and veteran leader Mike Conley Jr. helped calm the situation. Gobert later apologized for his behavior on Twitter.

via The Athletic|
#jaden-mcdaniels#kyle-anderson#minnesota-timberwolves
sports2 years ago

Rudy Gobert's Apology for Mid-Game Altercation with Teammate Kyle Anderson.

Minnesota Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert was sent home after swinging at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout in Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Gobert apologized for his actions on social media. Team president of basketball operations Tim Connelly confirmed that Gobert's behavior on the bench was "unacceptable." The team will handle the situation internally. The Timberwolves secured the eighth seed in the Western Conference and will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the Play-In tournament.

via CNN|
#kyle-anderson#minnesota-timberwolves#nba
sports2 years ago

Rudy Gobert's Punching Incident Causes Controversy and Injury.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was sent home by the team after throwing a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout in the second quarter of their vital 113-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Gobert apologized in the team group chat and the Wolves are hopeful they can move past the incident. The Timberwolves will face the Lakers in the first round of the Play-In Tournament.

via CBS Sports|
#kyle-anderson#minnesota-timberwolves#nba
sports2 years ago

Rudy Gobert Sent Home After Punching Timberwolves Teammate.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was sent home after throwing a punch at teammate Kyle Anderson during an argument on the bench in the second quarter Sunday against New Orleans. Gobert apologized for his actions and the team has not yet announced any potential punishment. The Wolves went on to win the game and secure a spot in the play-in tournament.

via Salt Lake Tribune|
#fight#kyle-anderson#minnesota-timberwolves
sports2 years ago

Rudy Gobert's Physical Altercation with Kyle Anderson Results in Removal from Game.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was removed from the game against the New Orleans Pelicans after swinging at teammate Kyle Anderson during a second-quarter timeout. Gobert was escorted to the locker room and did not return to the game. The incident happened with 4:23 left in the second quarter, and the Wolves lost forward Jaden McDaniels due to a right hand injury later in the game.

via ESPN|
#kyle-anderson#minnesota-timberwolves#nba