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Anthony Edwards roasted Barack Obama for claiming he won their one-on-one game

Anthony Edwards had a sharp response after Barack Obama suggested he won their recent one-on-one matchup. The lighthearted exchange unfolded ahead of the NBA All-Star Game, where Obama was present and interacting with players.

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'He’s a Big Part of My Success' – Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Pays Homage to Chris Finch For His Growth This Year

It was a happy homecoming for Anthony Edwards on Friday night, as the Minnesota Timberwolves star led his team to a 122-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks a few days after winning his first All-Star Game MVP trophy.

Chris Finch News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 21

Are Timberwolves better in 2025-26 than 2024-25? Chris Finch weighs in

The Minnesota Timberwolves are stuck in a dogfight in the Western Conference, as even after defeating the Dallas Mavericks quite easily, 122-111, in their first game back since the All-Star break, they are still in sixth in the standings.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 21

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards opens up about Jalen Johnson conversation: ‘It wasn’t too much’

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards made waves during All-Star Weekend after his conversation with Atlanta Hawks star Jalen Johnson went viral.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 21

Watch Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards show off Kobe Bryant Trophy to teammates

Anthony Edwards has surely had a gala time of late. After winning the All-Star tournament and the MVP award, ANT was quick to once again star for the Timberwolves as they produced a commanding 122-11 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / Canis Hoopus / February 20

Timberwolves 122, Mavericks 111: Knocking the Rust Off (Hopefully)

We’re back! After more than a full week off for the All-Star Break that saw Anthony Edwards win All-Star Game MVP, the Minnesota Timberwolves were back in action Friday night at Target Center against the Cooper Flagg-less Dallas Mavericks.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards ties Luka Doncic for impressive 2025-26 mark

Anthony Edwards is undisputedly one of the best players in the association, and some even believe that he’s the best player in the NBA bar none. Now, it’s hard to crown Edwards as such considering how talented his peers are, but the fact that he’s rubbing elbows with the elite is nothing short of a huge win for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 21

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards increases franchise record with monster game

On Friday night, Anthony Edwards provided another example of why some feel he's on track to own the NBA for years to come.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 20

Minnesota Timberwolves Shine In Clutch Time During 122-111 Win Over Dallas Mavericks

The Minnesota Timberwolves welcomed the Dallas Mavericks to the Target Center on Friday. Minnesota beat Dallas 122-111 in regulation. Minnesota improved to 35-22 and a three-game winning streak, while Dallas fell to 19-36 and a 10-game losing streak.

Anthony Edwards News / Field Level Media / February 20

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves too strong for Mavs

Anthony Edwards scored 40 points on 16-for-30 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 122-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night in Minneapolis.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Rudy Gobert News / Hoops Rumors / February 20

Rudy Gobert Likely To Be Suspended After Another Flagrant Foul

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, who has accumulated six flagrant foul points this season, is likely to be suspended for Sunday’s contest vs. Philadelphia after receiving a flagrant foul penalty 1 in Friday’s game vs.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Timberwolves’ Naz Reid puts Daniel Gafford on a poster in Mavericks clash

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a way of making the Target Center feel like a highlight factory, and Friday night was no exception. While the Timberwolves have been rolling lately, sitting comfortably in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, Naz Reid decided to provide a moment that will be playing on loop for the rest of the season.

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Chris Finch News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / February 20

Wolves Aim to Tighten Defense as Playoff Push Begins

The Timberwolves return to action Friday evening, looking to pick up their good run of form and focusing on solidifying their defensive identity while aiming for a top spot in the Western Conference.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Canis Hoopus / February 20

Biggest Post All-Star Break Questions for the Timberwolves

Here we are, the home stretch of the NBA regular season. It’s been a bumpy first two-thirds of the schedule for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They’ve had some high-hights, including a pair of wins against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, and many low-lows, most notably a five-game losing streak in January.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Timberwolves Coach Sends Regretful Message After Player Release

The Minnesota Timberwolves decided to let go of Johnny Juzang just before the start of the second half of their 2025-26 NBA campaign. On Wednesday, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reported Minnesota's decision to part ways with the former UCLA Bruins star, which drew a response from head coach Chris Finch.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Field Level Media / February 19

Timberwolves eager to reclaim momentum against ailing Mavs

Anthony Edwards is excited to bring his NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy back to Minnesota. Timberwolves fans welcome Edwards and his teammates back when they tip off against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Mike Conley News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / February 19

Mike Conley Gets Candid About What Really Mattered in His Return to Minnesota

It's been a crazy two weeks for Mike Conley, who is back with the Timberwolves after they traded him to Chicago, who then flipped to Charlotte, where he was bought out to set the stage for his return to Minnesota.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bleacher Report / February 19

Watch: Anthony Edwards giving Gobert a ride (via ChristopherHine/X)

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / February 18

Timberwolves Waive Johnny Juzang

The Timberwolves are waiving guard Johnny Juzang, reports Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (Twitter link). The transaction is official, per NBA.com. Juzang was among the players on two-way contracts who recently reached their respective 50-game limits, so Minnesota would have had to promote him to its 15-man roster in order to keep him active.

NBA News / 5 GOATs / February 18