Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert dunks during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Palm Desert, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert poses uring the NBA basketball team's media day, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) dunks against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) blocks a shot by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)