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Dec 4, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Julius Randle (30) claps hands with guard Anthony Edwards (5) after a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Anthony Edwards purposefully took a back seat in the scoring department and let his teammates do the damage as the Timberwolves took down the Pelicans 125-116 for the second time in three nights in New Orleans.

Dec 4, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Julius Randle (30) claps hands with guard Anthony Edwards (5) after a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Anthony Edwards purposefully took a back seat in the scoring department and let his teammates do the damage as the Timberwolves took down the Pelicans 125-116 for the second time in three nights in New Orleans.

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Apr 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

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It's hard to leave the Timberwolves out of the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes when there's a voice in the back of your head constantly reminding you of what Brian Windhorst said about Tim Connelly being a big-game hunter earlier this year.

Nov 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates his basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Target Center.

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Edwards has been on quite the scoring run lately, and a huge chunk of his production has come after halftime.

Mar 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) dribbles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) plays defense in the second half at Target Center.

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Paul could give Minnesota another option for point guard minutes if he wants to continue his career.

Nov 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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New Orleans gave Minnesota all it could handle on Tuesday night.

Nov 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) defend during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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It took the Timberwolves 19 games to get their first win of the season against a team with a winning record, and then it took them just 24 more hours to secure a second with a 125-112 home win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) calls for a foul on the Boston Celtics in the third quarter at Target Center.

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Cuban called out Edwards' free throw violations on a podcast in September.

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) is guarded by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the first quarter at Target Center.

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It was almost another late collapse by the Timberwolves, but after blowing a 12-point lead in the final minutes, they found a way to seal the deal with a 119-115 win over the Boston Celtics Saturday afternoon at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) gestures after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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After imploding in the NBA Cup group stage, the Minnesota Timberwolves missed the third annual in-season tournament and have instead been given two additional regular-season games that will be played during next week's Cup playoffs.

Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts after a call against him after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center.

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Trade rumors around Julius Randle have arrived for the second straight season.

Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half at Paycom Center.

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The Wolves can't stop turning the ball over in clutch time, which is why they need a stabilizing force at the PG spot.

Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center.

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Gotta make your free throws if you want to beat an all-time great team.

Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center.

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With the loss, the Wolves will not advance to the knockout round of the NBA Cup.

Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at Paycom Center.

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Isaiah Hartenstein appeared to get away with quite the flop in Wednesday's game.

Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the first half of an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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Finch said he didn't handle the end of the Wolves' losses in Phoenix and Sacramento like he should have.

Nov 20, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Atlanta Hawks Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) passes the ball during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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The Wolves' biggest offseason loss is having a breakout season in Atlanta.

Nov 24, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch reacts on a call against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

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Minnesota is looking to find its groove after another blown lead.

Oct 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) works around Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (17) in the third quarter at Target Center.

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Terrence Shannon Jr. could return as soon as Monday night in Sacramento.

Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and center Rudy Gobert (27) react as they walk off the court after losing to the Phoenix Suns in the second half of an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Friday night's NBA Cup battle between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns was an instant classic, but the Wolves left the arena on the losing end after a collapse of epic proportions in the final minute.

Nov 1, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) sets the play defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Ball is allegedly "frustrated" with the Hornets and open to being traded. Whether it's true or not, we explored what a deal for the 6-foot-7 point guard might look like.

Nov 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Target Center.

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Edwards has gone historically cold from outside the arc, and the Wolves need him to snap out of it soon.

Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) backs towards the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the first half at Target Center.

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One-of-a-kind Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is injured and expected to miss San Antonio's trip to Minneapolis in a couple weeks.

Nov 15, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles the Ball as Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) plays defense in the second half at Target Center.

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Edwards had a rare off night in Minnesota's loss to its biggest current rival.

Nov 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa (9) passes the ball between Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) and guard Mike Conley (10) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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The Timberwolves escaped an injury to Jaden McDaniels and found a way to break one of the NBA's strangest streaks with an NBA Cup win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Anthony Edwards (left) and LaMelo Ball (right)

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Minnesota selected Anthony Edwards with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft over James Wiseman and LaMelo Ball.