Rudy Gobert's 0-for-13 Field Goal Stun Fantasy Managers
The Minnesota center is averaging 19.6 fantasy points per game, a steep drop from his 33.3 per game pace last season.
By Harper Collins ·
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert missed all 13 field goal attempts across a two-game span earlier this month. The 34-year-old veteran, who has maintained consistent statistical output for over a decade, is struggling to convert his shots in early 2026. His shooting woes have dragged his average down to 19.6 fantasy points per game, a sharp decline from the 33.3 points per game he recorded last season.
Gobert has played 70 or more games for four consecutive seasons, but a back injury recently cost him one contest. That absence actually improved his fantasy manager's shooting percentages. The center is also seeing unusual shot attempts, including a pair of three-pointers in a recent game. He entered the 2025-26 season with a career record of 0-for-22 from beyond the arc. He has blocked four shots in his first seven games of the new campaign.
The struggles are part of a wider trend among expected starters. New York Knicks wing Mikal Bridges attempted zero free throws in his first six games, totaling 164 minutes of play. On Monday, Bridges finally went to the line, but he scored only six points in 16 minutes. He is averaging 6.1 points per game and shooting 30.8% from the field. This is a major drop from his 33.3 fantasy points per game average from the previous year.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer provided a positive outlier for fantasy rosters. The player, who was barely drafted in 2024, started a weekend game in place of Ty Jerome. He recorded 13 assists with no turnovers. Spencer is averaging 11.1 points and 5.6 assists per game this season, offering a reliable floor for managers who retained him from his previous breakout campaign.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is leading the NBA in steals entering this week. He has recorded 19 steals in his first six games. However, his rebounding numbers have shifted, with an average of 5.3 rebounds per game. He added no steals in Monday's overtime win against the Sacramento Kings. Williamson's inconsistency continues to make him a difficult prospect for draft or trade strategies, despite his high volume of takeaways.
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has reasserted his value after a slow start. He scored 51 points, grabbed 18 rebounds, and recorded six steals across recent games against the Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers. He followed that performance with 16 points and nine rebounds in Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Heat are making a concerted effort to involve him more, and he is fitting in well alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant is out for at least a month with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. He will miss his fifth game of the season. Morant is averaging 15.8 points and 5.5 assists per game through his first four appearances. He appeared in 20 games last season, bringing his total to 79 games over the past three years. Los Angeles Clippers forward Brandon Ingram is expected to make his season debut as soon as next week. He is dealing with a partially torn Achilles and is rostered on 65.7% of fantasy teams.
