Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Agrees to five-year extension
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Edwards and the Timberwolves agreed Monday on a five-year extension that could be worth $260 million, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Edwards has improved in each of his first three seasons since being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in 2020 and solidified himself as the cornerstone of Minnesota's franchise last year. He finished the 2022-23 regular season with averages of 24.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.6 steals with 45.9/36.9/75.6 shooting splits while starting 79 of 82 games. Edwards was spectacular during the Timberwolves' playoff series versus Denver, posting 31.6 points, 5.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.8 steals in 39.8 minutes per game, but it wasn't enough as the eventual champions knocked Minnesota out in five games. Edwards has a bright future, but he'll have elevated expectations after signing the lucrative extension.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Facing legal action for chair toss
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Edwards has been cited for third-degree assault after allegedly tossing a chair that struck two Nuggets arena employees following Tuesday's Game 5 loss, Bleacher Report reports.
After the final buzzer, Edwards jogged off the floor and appeared to pick up a chair and swing it to the ground in frustration on his way to the Wolves' locker room. The chair reportedly struck two arena employees, who sustained non-serious injuries but subsequently asked to press charges against the star guard. Edwards was cited by Denver police following Game 5, and at this point it's unclear if he'll face any additional legal action or discipline from the league.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Scores team-high 29 points in loss
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Edwards logged 29 points (13-27 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and two blocks in 40 minutes during Tuesday's 112-109 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Edwards' final shot hit the rim and missed, which would have sent Game 5 into overtime. Although the dynamo helped the team to an early lead, the Timberwolves were ultimately unable to replicate their inspired performance in Game 4 that resulted in an unlikely win. Edwards became the offensive engine of a team that took risks this season, including trading for Rudy Gobert this offseason and acquiring Mike Conley at the trade deadline. However, the new core had troubles gelling as a cohesive whole, and injuries to Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns during the regular season did not help matters.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Explodes for 34 in OT win
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Edwards logged 34 points (12-27 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals across 45 minutes during Sunday's 114-108 overtime win over Denver in Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Edwards made plays all over the court to keep the series going against Denver, and he scored 16 points in the third quarter to get the Timberwolves back into contention. The 21-year-old dynamo also made an impact on defense with six rebounds and three blocked shots. Edwards' block total matched his second-best performance in the category this season.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Explodes for 41 points
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Edwards accumulated 41 points (14-23 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals over 42 minutes during Wednesday's 122-113 loss to the Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Edwards carried the Timberwolves in Game 2 and delivered a bounce-back effort compared to his outing in Game 1. Unfortunately, the outcome was the same, and the Timberwolves now head back to Minnesota with an 0-2 deficit in the series. Considering the struggles of Karl-Anthony Towns and the down season of Rudy Gobert, Edwards could be the main offensive threat again for Minnesota in Game 3 at the Target Center on Friday.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Bounces back with double-double
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Edwards logged 19 points (8-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt), 10 rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 39 minutes during Friday's 120-95 Play-In Game win over the Thunder.
Edwards had a miserable performance in the Wolves' first Play-In Game on Tuesday against the Lakers, posting just nine points on 3-of-17 shooting. The star guard fared better Friday, tallying 19 points on a more tolerable 8-for-19 line from the field. Edwards also chipped in 10 boards, six dimes, two thefts and a block to round out a solid all-around effort. He'll likely need to come up big if Minnesota is to mount a challenge against No. 1 seed Denver in the first round of the playoffs.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Rough night Tuesday
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Edwards finished with nine points (3-17 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal across 43 minutes during Tuesday's 108-102 overtime Play-In Tournament loss to the Lakers.
Edwards couldn't have picked a worse time to go cold from the field, ending with just nine points on 3-of-17 shooting. While the rest of his teammates pulled their weight, Edwards was basically a no-show on the offensive end. The Timberwolves will now face off against either the Pelicans on the Thunder in what will be a must-win game. Look for Edwards to turn things around as they push for the eighth and final playoff spot.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: All-around showing in victory
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Edwards closed with 26 points (8-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 7-13 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and four steals over 39 minutes during Sunday's 113-108 win over the Pelicans.
Edwards did a little bit of everything for Minnesota in Sunday's win, finishing second on the team in scoring while leading the team in rebounds, blocks and steals in a double-double performance. Edwards became the second player in franchise history to record a 5x4 stat line, joining Kevin Garnett as the only Wolves players to do so.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Nears 40-point outing as top scorer
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Edwards finished with 37 points (15-30 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Sunday's 107-105 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Edwards led all Wolves players in scoring, shots and threes made and minutes played in Sunday's defeat. Edwards has recorded at least 35 points, five rebounds and five assists four times this season.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: In starting lineup
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Edwards (illness) will play in Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Edwards has been battling an illness over the last few days, but has managed to play through the sickness and will do so again Sunday. The All-Star two-guard should have no problems carving up a depleted Trail Blazers team, though he could get yanked sooner than normal if the game turns into a blowout.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable Sunday
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Edwards (illness) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Trail Blazers.
Edwards is still bothered by an illness going around the Minnesota locker room, and he's struggled since returning from an ankle injury, shooting just 41.8 percent from the field, 29.6 percent from deep and 53.3 percent from the charity stripe over the past four games. Karl-Anthony Towns (calf, illness) is also questionable.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Struggles vs. Lakers
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Edwards contributed 11 points (4-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 123-111 loss to the Lakers.
Edwards has been dealing with an illness, so it's possible his poor effort can be chalked up to feeling under the weather. Before that, he dealt with calf and ankle injuries, so it seems likely he's playing at less than 100 percent. Over the past four games, he's shot just 41.8 percent from the field, 29.6 percent from three and 53.3 percent from the charity stripe for 18.0 points per game.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Good to go Friday
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Edwards (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Lakers.
Edwards has been upgraded from probable to available Friday with a non-COVID illness. The star guard is averaging 23.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 34.6 minutes across his last 10 outings.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Likely available vs. Lakers
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Edwards (illness) is probable for Friday's matchup versus the Lakers.
Edwards snapped out of a funk during Wednesday's loss to the Suns, pouring in 31 points, six assists, one steal and one block. In his two prior games, he totaled 30 points on 11-of-29 shooting. Since he was dealing with the illness when he popped for 31, fantasy managers shouldn't worry much about his availability Friday.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Scores game-high 31 points
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Edwards supplied 31 points (13-22 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six assists, one block and one steal across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 107-100 loss to Phoenix.
Edwards was the leading scorer in a game that featured Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, but the youngster's performance wasn't enough to carry Minnesota to victory. However, it was still encouraging to see Edwards have a breakout scoring outing after struggling with his shot in back-to-back contests following a three-game injury absence.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Good to go Wednesday
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Edwards (calf/illness) will play and start in Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Edwards gave fantasy managers a scare after being downgraded to questionable a couple of hours prior to tipoff with an illness but ended up clearing the injury report. He has been in a bit of a rut as of late, averaging 15.0 points, 5.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds over 36.7 minutes per game in his last two appearances.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Dealing with illness
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Edwards (calf/illness) was downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Edwards was initially tabbed as probable with a right calf strain but has been downgraded to questionable due to illness. If he's unable to go, Jaylen Nowell (knee), Austin Rivers (illness) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could see expanded roles.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Likely to play Wednesday
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Edwards is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Suns due to a right calf strain.
Edwards is expected to play Wednesday after playing in the previous two games. The star guard is averaging 22.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 34.3 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Starting Monday
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Edwards (ankle) is active and starting Monday's contest against the Kings.
Edwards will officially make his second consecutive appearance after missing three straight games due to an ankle injury. The third-year pro is averaging 22.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks across 34.3 minutes over his last 10 showings.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable for Monday
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Edwards (ankle) is considered questionable for Monday's game at Sacramento.
After missing three games, Edwards was back in action for Sunday's win over Golden State, which he finished with 13 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes of action. While it was encouraging that he returned to a full workload, the Wolves may be considering holding him out as they finish a back-to-back set on the West Coast. Karl-Anthony Towns (injury management) has already been ruled out.
