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The Minnesota Timberwolves made the playoffs for just the second time in the last 15 years in the 2021-22 season, with their campaign ultimately coming to an end in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. It was an important step forward for the young core of Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, who have […]

Adam Sandler’s latest NBA-themed movie ‘Hustle’ drew a lot of positive reactions from fans. The feel-good movie featured multiple cameos from NBA stars of past and present. There was a lot of praise given to Anthony Edwards and Juancho Hernangomez, who were both stellar in their big roles. Edwards, in particular, was lauded greatly, as […]

When the trailer for Adam Sandler’s basketball-centric movie Hustle came out, many fans were skeptical. Sports movies tended to be more hit-and-miss, especially when you get basketball players involved. Oftentimes, it can feel a little cringey, or it’s just not enjoyable at all. After Hustle premiered on Netflix, NBA and non-NBA fans agreed on one […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star and “Hustle” actor Anthony Edwards thinks the Boston Celtics will win the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, and for good reason. While Edwards is aware of what the Warriors are capable, he doesn’t think they have what it takes to match up the talent that the Celtics possess. He also […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards apparently has his press conferences to thank for being cast in Adam Sandler’s movie “Hustle.” The Netflix film, released on Wednesday, features Juancho Hernangomez (Bo Cruz) as the main star alongside Sandler (Stanley Sugerman). Interestingly, Edwards (Kermit Wiltz) acted as the antagonist to Hernangomez’s character. According to movie director Jeremiah […]

Anthony Edwards may have ended going to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2020, but he certainly learned a lot from his draft workout with Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors. In a recent interview, the Timberwolves youngster spilled the details on what happened during his pre-draft workout with the Warriors before the annual rookie selection […]

One thing you cannot fault Anthony Edwards for is a lack of self-belief. The Minnesota Timberwolves star is never short in confidence and he exhibited just that when he recently faced a reporter for an impromptu interview. Edwards was put on the spot and asked to name his all-time starting five, and unsurprisingly, he included […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards didn’t hold back as he mocked the Phoenix Suns after their embarrassing downfall at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. Edwards called the Suns’ performance a “disgrace” after Chris Paul and Co. lost by 33 points in Game 7 of the playoffs series, 123-90. Phoenix scored just 27 in the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a disappointing exit in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, losing to the Memphis Grizzlies, 4-2 in the first round. While making the postseason alone is already a win for the young team, the Timberwolves blew multiple double-digit leads throughout the series that ultimately cost them. Nonetheless, their postseason run is certainly going […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves might have been eliminated from the NBA playoff by the Memphis Grizzlies, but they truly have a star in the making in Anthony Edwards, who shined in the first round. The youngster was arguably the Timberwolves’ best player vs Memphis, averaging over 25 points per game and shooting over 40% from deep […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a real shot at upsetting the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round, but succumbed in six games. While pulling off the unlikely series win would have been huge, the playoff experience they’re taking into next season could be just as invaluable in building something in Minneapolis. The major strides the Timberwolves […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves held a players-only meeting after Game 5’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, per Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. Yahoo Sources: Minnesota Timberwolves hold players-only meeting in advance of Game 6 bout with Memphis Grizzlies. https://t.co/DBnPlX7wau — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) April 28, 2022 The loss was a crucial one, as they are now down […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came up short after another late-game meltdown, this time in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies. Chris Finch’s squad was up by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter until Ja Morant took over in crunch time. He scored 18 of his 30 points in the […]

Ja Morant shocked the entire Minnesota Timberwolves fanbase on Tuesday night after he scored the game-winning lay-up in Game 5 of this first-round series. The Memphis Grizzlies superstar had a clear path to the basket after Anthony Edwards failed to execute his attempted steal on the crucial play. After the game, the Timberwolves’ young star […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies have played arguably the most compelling playoff series thus far. Entering Tuesday night’s pivotal Game 5, the series was tied at two wins a piece. Both the Timberwolves and Grizzlies have each won on the road already. During Game 5, Timberwolves rising star Anthony Edwards accomplished something that […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves survived Game 4 with a 119-118 win to tie their best-of-seven first-round series versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Minnesota visits Memphis on Tuesday for a pivotal Game 5. Game 4 looked headed to a deja vu of Game 3 when Minnesota almost blew another double-digit lead. The Timberwolves led by as much as […]

Context is key. That was the case following the riveting Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves game on Saturday that saw Minnesota escape with a 119-118 victory. Timberwolves’ beat reporter Chris Hine sent out the following Tweet discussing a situation involving Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant and Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards in the hallway after the contest. […]

In Game 3 of their series against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Minnesota Timberwolves had multiple huge meltdowns, ultimately getting outscored by 34 points over the last 15 or so minutes to lose. The result was a 104-95 Timberwolves loss and a 2-1 series lead for the Grizzlies. This, of course, led Chris Finch’s squad to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves-Memphis Grizzlies series has arguably been the most compelling of the first round. But it’s also been marred by a couple of rather interesting extra-curricular events throughout the series. The woman who superglued her hand to the court will forever keep real estate in random Timberwolves fan lore. Then there was the fan […]

Anthony Edwards had to be escorted off the court in the middle of the first quarter in Game 4 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies. The T-Wolves star appeared to have suffered a non-contact injury and began hobbling right after taking the ball across the halfcourt line. Anthony Edwards is being helped to the […]

Pretty soon, the NBA will be Anthony Edwards’ playground. The young star of the Minnesota Timberwolves keeps on piling up milestone after milestone in his second season. Sophomore slump? Ain’t nobody got time for that! As the Timberwolves faced the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 of their first round series in the NBA Playoffs, Edwards […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves received a rude awakening at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies. They found out just how hard the NBA playoffs can be in Game 2 of the first-round series, losing 124-96. Anthony Edwards scored 20 points on 7-16 shooting to lead the Timberwolves in their brutal defeat. The team’s second-leading scorer, Karl-Anthony […]

After an impressive Game 1 win, the Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a 124-96 beating from the Memphis Grizzlies in the second game of the first-round series. A strong second-half performance from Ja Morant and company allowed them to create separation and pull away with the lopsided win. With the series now even at 1-1, the trio […]

Right before the season started, and even through the first half of it, no one in the hobby would’ve thought that the Minnesota Timberwolves would make it to the playoffs. But after grinding it out, the team has found itself in the seventh seed facing the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. And while the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is not one bit bothered by the pre-playoffs predictions favoring the Memphis Grizzlies to go past them in the first round. After all, he knows how many people are surprised they are even in the postseason. Despite those talks, though, Edwards assured one thing: they are going to fight no […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves won Game 1 of their 2022 NBA Playoffs first-round series versus the Memphis Grizzlies. It was a shock for most, as the Grizzlies had a great season and earned the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with 56 wins. That is not a knock on the Timberwolves, who also had a […]

Entering the two-seven matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA media and NBA fans were already anticipating a Grizzlies-Golden State Warriors second round matchup. Individuals predicted a five or six game series against Minnesota, but Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards and the rest of the crew shut the haters up after a scintillating […]

At the start of the 2022 NBA playoffs on Saturday, the whole league got a good look at what the future holds with the likes of Ja Morant, Anthony Edwards, Jordan Poole and Tyrese Maxey all putting up impressive performances. As ESPN Stats and Info noted, it is the first time in the history of […]

Anthony Edwards is a superstar in the making, and he knows it. The Minnesota Timberwolves phenom is one of the most entertaining players to watch for more than one reason. Aside from his dazzling plays on the court, his confidence, moxie, and personality is just so fun to watch. He makes it easy for his […]

Anthony Edwards just set the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise record for the most points in his playoffs debut. That’s how well this young man played as he led the Wolves to a 130-117 win over Ja Morant and the Grizzlies in Game 1 of their opening-round series. After his epic 36-point performance, Edwards had an extremely […]

When the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a playoff berth, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant hyped up his showdown with Anthony Edwards. They are two of the most athletic and electrifying players in the NBA, so naturally, their faceoff is must-see TV. Fast forward to a few days later and the two didn’t disappoint with an incredible […]

Anthony Edwards just blew a Minnesota Timberwolves franchise record out of the water in what turned out to be an epic playoff debut for the young star. The 20-year-old dropped a game-high 36 points against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies en route to setting a new franchise record for the Wolves. Edwards’ 36-point performance […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were dealt a big blow heading into their Play-In Tournament game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Paul George tested positive for the contest after reportedly feeling symptoms. But could the news affect the Minnesota Timberwolves? The T-Wolves had faced off against Paul George’s Clippers on Tuesday, just days […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves earned the right to play the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs following their victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in the Play-In contest. Minnesota battled to get the win, as center Karl-Anthony Towns fouled out early, though it didn’t stop the team from mounting an incredible […]

While last year’s Draft Class isn’t as strong as those in 1996, 2003, or even 2018, it can’t be denied that certain young stars from that year are defying expectations right now. Anthony Edwards, for example, is on his way to his first playoff appearance and looks to have a great future ahead of him […]

After the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday to secure their play-in spot, Patrick Beverley went viral for a variety of reasons. His postgame presser was even better, though, as he heaped praised on Anthony Edwards while showing his self-confidence. Edwards exploded for 30 points against the Clippers, going 10-of-21 from the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading to the postseason for just the second time in 17 years after beating the Los Angeles Clippers in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday night. It wasn’t easy by any means, but they managed to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter, despite being without Karl-Anthony Towns, who fouled out. A […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves punched their ticket to the playoffs by taking down the LA Clippers in an instant classic. The back-and-forth affair featured eight lead changes and ended with the Timberwolves storming back from a 10-point, fourth-quarter deficit to win the play-in game 109-104. The upstart Wolves will be facing another up-and-coming squad, the Memphis […]

Anthony Edwards was fired up after the Minnesota Timberwolves emerged with a 109-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers during Tuesday’s Play-In showdown. Edwards dropped a team-high 30 points as he led the Timberwolves to a massive win over LA to secure the seventh seed in the West. After the game, Edwards went on IG […]