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How Timberwolves can fulfill Anthony Edwards’ ‘superteam’ declaration

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards met with the media on Saturday and voiced his seemingly contagious excitement about the Timberwolves’ outlook going into the season, particularly on the defensive end.

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4 Questions Timberwolves Must Answer in First Preseason Game

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally play basketball again, as the preseason begins on Monday with a road showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks. It may just be a preseason game, but there are still plenty of storylines to see play out and questions to get answered.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / October 4

Wolves Notes: Edwards, Williams, Evans, Starters, Thibodeau

It took Anthony Edwards about two months to fully recover from the knee injuries that bothered him at the end of last season, the star Timberwolves guard told reporters on Saturday (Twitter video link via Andrew Dukowitz of SI.com and Zone Coverage).

Anthony Edwards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 4

Anthony Edwards will raise eyebrows with Timberwolves ‘superteam’ declaration that comes with twist

The Minnesota Timberwolves are just over two weeks away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season. The Timberwolves come into this season with a new-look roster after salary dumping Julius Randle and trading for Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball this offseason, in addition to other moves.

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LaMelo Ball News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 4

LaMelo Ball's First Days With Wolves Are Reason for Even More Hope

LaMelo Ball had a first day of school on Tuesday. Not really doing much related to he'll be doing the rest of the year, taking some photos in new clothes, the parallels are actually pretty similar if you think about it.

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The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Anthony Edwards News / EssentiallySports / October 4

NBA Legend Makes Bold Anthony Edwards Prediction Ahead of New Season

Anthony Edwards enters the new season with expectations that are already high. But the Minnesota Timberwolves could be heading into something bigger than another year of relying on their franchise star.

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Anthony Edwards News / Fadeaway World / October 3

Anthony Edwards Opens Up On New-Look Timberwolves And Offseason Injury Recovery

In the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to be highly competitive. Following their run to the Conference Semifinals in May, the franchise doubled down on their win-now ambitions, adding LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga.

Donte DiVincenzo News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 3

How Donte DiVincenzo's Absence Will Affect Timberwolves to Begin the Season

Availability is a skill, and Donte DiVincenzo had been one of the most reliably available players in the league over the last several seasons, right up until Game 4 of last spring's first round playoff matchup against the Denver Nuggets.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 3

Timberwolves Taking a Stand on Flopping Might Just Help Their Cause

This week, the NBA released its points of emphasis for its officials for the 2026-27 season. The areas of focus include off-arm push-offs, freedom of movement, and, most notably, flopping.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bleacher Report / October 2

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2

Anthony Edwards has been rocking with LaMelo Ball since Chino Hills days

Coming into the 2026-27 NBA season, one of the most intriguing new pairings is Anthony Edwards and LaMalo Ball with the Minnesota Timberwolves. But while this is the first time the duo has played together, Edwards has been a longtime fan of his new backcourt partner going all the way back to their high school days.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / TWSN / October 2

Anthony Edwards’ Path to Becoming a Complete Superstar Starts With LaMelo Ball

It is clear that, entering the 2026 NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves have high expectations for the team and want to maximize Anthony Edwards‘ prime years.

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / October 2

A Tale of Two Trades: LaMelo, KAT, and Aggression in the Star Market

To many modern fans, the Karl-Anthony Towns trade was a pivot point of their fandom. I can speak to this myself as well. It’s hard for me to move on from a player who defined the era of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball to which I felt the most connected.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2

Why LaMelo Ball, Rudy Gobert pairing could become Timberwolves’ secret weapon

MINNEAPOLIS — While much has been made of the addition of LaMelo Ball and how he will add several dimensions to the team’s offense that may have once seemed foreign, none may be more important than the potential pick-and-roll combination between himself and Rudy Gobert.

Trey Lyles News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 2

Breaking Down Trey Lyles' Now-Cloudy Timberwolves Outlook

After Trey Lyles hung up a call with a member of the Timberwolves' front office over the summer, he mentioned on his vlog that signing in Minnesota could potentially allow him to earn a starting role.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / October 1

Anthony Edwards Gets Real On His New Partnership With LaMelo Ball

The NBA is as stacked as it has ever been, and teams that can’t keep up will struggle to stay relevant. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, the pressure to succeed pushed them to make major roster upgrades that have changed their position in the hierarchy.

Jaylen Clark News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Timberwolves’ new $10 million man ready to break out now that contract isn’t messing with him

MINNEAPOLIS — Timberwolves forward Jaylen Clark ended last season on a downward swing. In his first season, Clark, a second-round rookie with minimal expectations for immediate impact, shot 43 percent from three-point range, in addition to supporting a near 60 true shooting percentage during his rookie campaign.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The Lead / October 1

Minnesota Timberwolves 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the 2026-27 season with revitalized energy and focus after a disappointing 2026 playoff exit. After another up-and-down year for the Wolves, injuries hit during the postseason run and decimated their chances of true contention.

Chris Finch News / Bring Me The Sports / October 1