Rudy Gobert Injury: Updates on Jazz Center's Knee and Return
The Utah Jazz announced center Rudy Gobert suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain at practice on Dec. 2 and had been out of action since. However, he is ready to return.
Continue for updates.
Gobert Active vs. Rockets
Thursday, Jan. 7
Gobert was active against Houston, per Jody Genessy of the Deseret News, who added he'll be on a minutes restriction.
Gobert Comments on Recovery
Tuesday, Dec. 8
"Every day is better," said Gobert, who added he's been riding a exercise bike and doing some lifting, per Aaron Falk of the Salt Lake Tribune.
Snyder Comments on Gobert's Timeline
Thursday, Dec. 3
Jazz head coach Quin Snyder noted Gobert could be out at least a "couple months," according to Genessy.
How Gobert's Injury Impacted Jazz
Gobert, 23, has blossomed into one of the NBA's best defensive centers.
"That's my goal, to be one of the best at my position this year," Gobert told Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders prior to the season. "Then, in a few years, I hope to be one of the best players overall. That's what I'm working hard for every day. I'm trying to do whatever I can to make my team better because I really think winning is the most important thing."
Gobert has kept a largely clean injury sheet. He suffered an ankle sprain in November that sidelined him temporarily but played in all 82 games in 2014-15. His most extended absences from Utah were during his rookie season when he was playing for the D-League's Bakersfield Jam.
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