Rudy Gobert Denies Split Drama During Playoff Push—Pregnancy Rumors Swirl
If you thought human relationships couldn’t hit a new rock bottom, brace yourself for this one. Rudy Gobert has been slapped with break-up rumors against his pregnant partner just as the Timberwolves tip off their playoff run—and naturally, it’s playing out like a train wreck you can’t look away from. According to outlets like People and The U.S. Sun, whispers surfaced that Gobert dumped his expecting girlfriend right when crunch time hit in Minnesota. Now he’s force-feeding us denials at every turn.
It kicked off when The U.S. Sun claimed “sources close” to Gobert said the NBA star was too “laser-focused” on postseason glory to juggle an impending birth. Page Six piled on, speculating that late-night text exchanges went cold and Airbnb bookings were canceled. But at a May 7 press conference, Gobert—ever the stoic Frenchman—finally broke his silence, labeling the whole saga “completely false” (People). He insisted that he and his partner are “on the same page” and “excited for the baby,” while quietly begging us all to drop it.
Let’s be honest: this looks exactly what happens when you mix locker-room pressure, tabloid thirst for clicks, and real-time playoff anxiety. Gobert’s numbers in Game 1 didn’t exactly quiet the chatter either—three fouls and a foul-troubled 12-point outing just fueled the rumor mills. Because of course, if you don’t dominate every minute on the court, your private life becomes fodder for clickbait.
Sources like People Magazine confirmed Gobert’s official statement, but do we really believe a polished PR line at 2 AM? Rumor sites smelled blood in the water and amplified second-hand gossip, while social feeds blew up with memes of a forlorn big man pacing maternity wards. In true doomscrolling fashion, it all feels like Exhibit A in society’s obsession with tearing people down when they’re already under pressure.
Whatever the reality, everyone’s left wondering: will this drama bleed into the series? If Gobert’s relationship is on shaky ground, can his on-court composure hold? And how many other NBA stars are secretly fighting their own private meltdowns while we binge-watch this spectacle?
Closing on a dark note: Sooner or later, we’ll learn if this is just noise or the cracks in Gobert’s façade. Bookmark this under “I told you so,” because when a star athlete’s personal life collides with your favorite sport, expect the fallout to be spectacularly grim.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine
The U.S. Sun
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