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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has been turning heads with his stellar play to start the 2020-21 season. Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards was among the latest to be stunned after his first encounter with the two-time NBA MVP on Monday night. After witnessing Curry’s heroics in the game, he eventually claimed that Curry […]

Anthony Edwards just reminded everyone why he was the first overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft. The Minnesota Timberwolves rookie went way up to put the Golden State Warriors‘ second overall pick James Wiseman on a poster. Edwards showcased his athleticism as he took off from way out and murdered the rim with a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards punched in one of the best highlights of his young NBA career so far against the Orlando Magic at Target Center on Wednesday. Magic All-Star Nikola Vucevic had an up-close and personal look of the 2020 top pick’s mad bounce during the closing minutes of the first quarter. After receiving […]

You might not have heard a lot about Anthony Edwards this season, and rightfully so. There are a lot of developing stories around the league right now and as a result, this year’s top pick has been relegated to playing a quiet bench role for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Even if that’s the case, there’s no […]

It’s time for an NBA cards rookie watch. Last year, collectors chased endlessly for Zion Williamson and Ja Morant cards. The season before that, it was Luka Doncic and Trae Young. We also have the rising stars from the past two drafts who can make a lasting impact in the NBA, such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander […]

Growing pains are part of NBA rookie’s life. Minnesota Timberwolves no. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards just experienced that in their heartbreaking 125-122 overtime defeat to the San Antonio Spurs. Down by three points, the Timberwolves had the possession with just 11 seconds remaining in the extra session. After Ricky Rubio passed the ball to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were blown out by the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, with the matchup ending in a 135-117 win in favor of Portland. A bit of a bright spot for the Wolves, however, was the tremendous performance of first overall pick Anthony Edwards, who also produced one of the plays of the night. […]

Anthony Edwards just put Nikola Jokic on a filthy poster. The Minnesota Timberwolves rookie pick just landed the first legitimate highlight of his freshman season, as he climbed all the way up to throw down a monster jam in the third quarter of their Tuesday night game against the Denver Nuggets. Check out the 19-year-old’s […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards is not exactly asserting himself as a standard bearer for No. 1 overall picks, but he is earning the praise of head coach Ryan Saunders. Saunders said Tuesday he gives Edwards high marks for his basketball IQ, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Anthony Edwards: "I'm smarter than a lot […]

The Washington Wizards finally secured their first win of the season on Friday, as they made easy work of a shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves side, 130-109. All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal came out with an eye-popping performance for D.C, and it prompted a familiar celebration from the 27-year-old at one point in the contest. Beal showed […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Anthony Edwards was unfazed when he found himself being guarded by Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert in transition during the first quarter of their game. After the game, the 2020 top overall pick also shed light on his thoughts after he successfully scored a bucket against one of the league’s best defenders. […]

Aside from talent and skill, an athlete would also need a healthy dose of self-belief in order to succeed at the highest levels of competition in any sport. Minnesota Timberwolves rookie and 2020 first overall pick Anthony Edwards has proven that he is brimming with talent, and in a recent interview, he showed that he […]

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 […]