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Mike Conley Gave the Timberwolves a Warning That Matters Again

Something Mike Conley once told Chris Finch carries new weight as Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves work through an uneven start.

By Janik Eckardt · Sportsnaut

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:12 PM

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Mike Conley previously warned that teammates usually take a full year to learn how to play alongside Rudy Gobert.
Rudy Gobert is adjusting to new Minnesota Timberwolves starters LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga.
Gobert shot just 42.5 percent across his first seven games, well below his 65.7 percent career mark.

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Mike Conley's past warning that players need a full year to adjust to Rudy Gobert is relevant again for Minnesota. The Timberwolves center is currently adapting to new starters LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga, contributing to early offensive chemistry struggles.

Through seven games, Gobert shot 42.5 percent from the field, far below his career average. Head coach Chris Finch emphasized that guards must deliver cleaner passes while urging Gobert to finish more decisively with dunks rather than finesse shots.

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