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Top overall pick Anthony Edwards made his much-anticipated NBA debut on Wednesday as the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off against the Detroit Pistons. He had a strong outing with 15 points, four rebounds, and four assists in 25 minutes off the bench. He also had zero turnovers as they handily beat the visiting Pistons, 111-101. After […]

New York Knicks rookie forward Obi Toppin has been the most popular pick by bettors to win 2020-21 Rookie of the Year. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post (via BetMGM), 23% of bets have been placed on the former Dayton Flyers star. Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was the second-most popular choice […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards struggled to be productive in his preseason opener against the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite his meager performance, D’Angelo Russell expressed his satisfaction and still praised the rookie for what he showed on the court, as per Star Tribune‘s Chris Hine. D'Angelo Russell on Anthony Edwards: "I like his game. He doesn’t […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have parted ways with general manager Scott Layden, according to The Athletic. An agreement was reached earlier this week, just ahead of what would have been Layden’s fifth season in Minnesota. Layden was hired alongside Tom Thibodeau in 2016 and remained active in the team’s front office operations after Thibodeau was replaced […]

The Western Conference is stockpiled with formidable powerhouses, therefore leaving a large group of young teams coming up short on a yearly basis. Some of these teams aren’t even bad—they’re just not as good as their conference counterparts. The Oklahoma City Thunder, Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, and […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum has quickly put an end to all the negativity surrounding his earlier statement calling out Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards for the latter criticizing Damian Lillard’s rapping skills. McCollum called out the hype beasts that have been trying to create a beef narrative between himself and Edwards. The […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum has a message for Minnesota Timberwolves rookie guard Anthony Edwards, who boldly claimed he’s a better rapper than Damian Lillard. On a recent podcast with Complex Sports, McCollum said Edwards should focus on his jump shot instead of calling out Lillard’s rapping ability. "He better work on that […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans are getting their first look at the 2020 NBA Draft’s No. 1 pick Anthony Edwards in their team’s threads on Friday. Edwards donned the team’s home jersey in a photoshoot, and the first overall pick is rocking the No. 1 too as of now (via Timberwolves on Twitter). No Photoshop needed. pic.twitter.com/yldOeeJy8b […]

While Anthony Edwards just became the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, his path to success wasn’t always set that way. Edwards did a complete 180 in terms of his career path, and he deserves credit for becoming a big-time basketball prospect.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by […]

In the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft, Anthony Edwards was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with No. 1 pick, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Coming out of high school, Edwards was rated as a consensus five-star recruit and recognized by many as the top shooting guard in the 2019 class. He would […]

Anthony Edwards could very well be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, if the Minnesota Timberwolves select the scoring guard, they may be getting a player who truly doesn’t love the game of basketball. In a weird interview with ESPN’s Alex Scarborough, Edwards admitted he “can’t watch basketball” in his […]

By the end of Wednesday, potential top 2020 NBA Draft pick Anthony Edwards will have found himself a new home with an NBA team. Though he hasn’t played one single game in the league, that didn’t stop the Georgia standout from taking a little jab at Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard’s rapping ability. An aspiring […]

The guard position headlines the top of the 2020 NBA Draft, with LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards viewed by many as the two best prospects in this draft. Here are the top five guard prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft. 5. Kira Lewis Jr. One of the dark-horse prospects who is rising up NBA Draft […]

A couple of days ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft, a highly-touted prospect has reportedly been emerging to be selected with the top overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves come Nov. 18. Out of all the lottery players available, the rebuilding squad is rumored to be leaning towards Georgia’s Anthony Edwards to cater to a […]

Anthony Edwards is one of the projected top picks in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. With that said, Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan made sure to attend one of his recent pre-draft workouts in Atlanta to get a good look at the young guard. However, surprised by the appearance of the man whom many NBA […]

Georgia guard Anthony Edwards says he wants the Minnesota Timberwolves to take him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The Timberwolves, who have All-Stars Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell on the roster, have a big decision to make on Nov. 18, but Edwards claims he’s ready to play for Minnesota […]

The 2020 NBA draft is just right around the corner, yet there is still no clear cut no. 1 overall pick from this year’s class. Mock drafts are all over the place. The most common names at the top of the list are Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, and James Wiseman. However, unlike in previous drafts, […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is looming around the corner and the lottery teams are already ramping up their efforts to assess the best players available. The Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, and the Charlotte Hornets own the top three picks of the draft respectively, which link them to three highly-touted prospects expected to be taken […]

Rich Paul’s Klutch Sports recently held an NBA Draft Pro Day starring Georgia’s Anthony Edwards, a projected top-three pick, and Kentucky’s Tyrese Maxey, a likely mid-to-late first-round selection, both of whom are Klutch clients. This ESPN-televised event drew ire from some agents and people around the league. But according to Kristian Winfield of the New York […]

Top NBA draft prospect Anthony Edwards had his Klutch Pro Day Thursday night as a new signee of the Klutch Sports Group, with a few high-end attendees witnessing firsthand like Los Angeles Lakers champions LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Lakers stars and fellow Klutch representatives James and Davis watched Edwards display his stellar athleticism […]

Anthony Edwards compared himself to Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade on Thursday night at a Klutch showcase ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft. According to Edwards, he considers Wade to be one of his biggest idols, and he hopes to one day surpass the future Hall of Famer. Wade caught wind of Edwards’ remark and […]

While there’s still no consensus No.1 pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft this November, most pundits believe Anthony Edwards’ name will likely be the first one off the board. The 19-year-old phenom has received rave reviews for his NBA-ready game but looks like his interview skills need a bit of work. Edwards trended on […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is less than a month away, and with the Golden State Warriors having the second overall pick, there’s a lot of speculation about what the team will do with the pick.  There are rumors that the Warriors will choose to trade the pick and other assets to try to land another […]

To trade or not to trade? That seems to be the question for the Golden State Warriors as they own the second overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. They have the chance to get James Wiseman, Anthony Edwards or LaMelo Ball. Much has been said about the Warriors’ enviable position. Some experts say they […]

Barring any offseason or draft night trades, the Minnesota Timberwolves are set with the No.1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, it seems that the ball club hasn’t decided exactly who would they select with the first pick, according to ESPN. “There’s no guy that has separated himself from the pack from public or […]

Auburn’s Isaac Okoro is making the case for why the Minnesota Timberwolves should select him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Okoro isn’t necessarily one of the names frequently mentioned as a potential top pick, such as LaMelo Ball or Anthony Edwards. NBADraft.net has Okoro ranked No. 9 on its […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is still a couple of months away, but the Minnesota Timberwolves are already reportedly feeling the pressure of nailing their selection with the first overall pick. If rumors are to be believed, they might not even use the draft pick but instead look to trade it. At least that’s according to […]

With possession of the second overall pick in the upcoming draft, the Golden State Warriors are in a great position to improve their roster for the 2020-21 campaign ahead. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, everything is on the table for the Dubs. They could keep the pick or potentially make a big trade. […]

If the Minnesota Timberwolves keep the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft, most league insiders expect the Wolves to take Georgia guard Anthony Edwards, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Timberwolves could pair Edwards in the backcourt with All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell. The Wolves acquired Russell at the 2020 trade deadline from the […]

The basketball world now knows where lottery teams will be picking in the upcoming NBA Draft. Here is a post-lottery 2020 NBA mock draft. 1) Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards The Timberwolves draft Edwards to play in-between big man Karl-Anthony Towns and point guard D’Angelo Russell. Edwards’ aggressive scoring will give head coach Ryan Saunders a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lucked out on Thursday night, as they won the top prize in the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. It was a great moment for the franchise, and it prompted an equally epic reaction from Timberwolves Nation. The Timberwolves’ official Twitter account shared a video clip of their front office’s celebration at the exact […]

The silver lining in what was a horrendous 2019-20 campaign for the Warriors is that they have now placed themselves in a position to do really well in the upcoming draft. After finishing the season with a league-worst 15-50 record, the Dubs have the best odds of securing the first overall pick in the draft. […]

For the fifth consecutive NBA draft, the New York Knicks will be picking in the lottery. New York will enter Thursday’s draft lottery with a nine percent chance at landing the number one overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and roughly the same chance of selecting in the two-to-six range (excluding the five spot, […]

Georgia guard Anthony Edwards, who could end up on the Golden State Warriors, is picking Kyrie Irving over Stephen Curry for his starting five from current players (via Warriors Outsiders’ Drew Shiller). This now means the Warriors won’t be selecting Edwards if they get the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft (we’re obviously […]

Projected number one overall draft pick Anthony Edwards has signed with Klutch Sports, the same agency that houses Los Angeles Lakers star, LeBron James. Headed by Rich Paul, Klutch has added another big name to its growing stable. Last Friday, the agency signed Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young. Edwards is the second noteworthy client […]

NBA general managers have grown a bit concerned with the lack of depth in this upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, with some even willing to make moves before their team is on the clock. The projected top three of James Wiseman, Anthony Edwards, and LaMelo Ball has done little to convince a wave of front-office executives that […]

The Golden State Warriors entered the NBA’s hiatus with the worst record in the league at 15-50. Assuming they stay there or don’t get out of the bottom three, the Warriors will have a 14.0% chance of winning the No. 1 pick whenever the NBA Draft Lottery is held. If the Dubs do get that […]

Executives around the league will have to navigate the current climate to evaluate their prospects as they head into the 2020 NBA Draft. Some front-office heads view No. 1 overall prospect Anthony Edwards as the safer choice in the top three, a less-risky option than LaMelo Ball and James Wiseman. Edwards, who hung among the […]

As we progress further and further into the non-sports abyss, the NBA has a lot of awesome prospects to look forward to when it comes to the 2020 NBA Draft. NBA Draft prospects from all over the world, both from the NCAA and from other top-tier leagues across the globe, are all vying for their […]