Anthony Edwards believes the revamped Minnesota Timberwolves have the talent to finish on top of the Western Conference this season. During a visit to Manila, Philippines, Edwards was asked about Minnesota’s chances against two of its biggest Western Conference rivals, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. “Against those two teams, I think we’re […]
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The Timberwolves took a step backward in last season’s playoffs — falling in the second round after two straight conference finals appearances — which led to major offseason changes. Star guard Anthony Edwards understands that building chemistry is the first step for his new-look team before it can be viewed as a serious contender, writes […]
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Anthony Edwards put up the best numbers of his career last season. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch still believes Minnesota asked him to do too much. During an appearance on the Road Trippin’ Show, Finch said the Wolves did Edwards a “disservice” by relying on him so heavily as a point guard. “It caught up to […]
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In 2024, Steve Kerr challenged Anthony Edwards to improve as a rebounder, and the Timberwolves' lack of frontcourt depth makes this challenge more relevant.
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Head coach Chris Finch believes the Timberwolves did a “disservice” to Anthony Edwards by using him at point guard so much last season and said they fixed that mistake by trading for LaMelo Ball, relays Timothy Rapp of Bleacher Report. During a recent appearance on the Road Trippin’ Show (YouTube link), Finch talked about the […]
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Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch feels Rudy Gobert is destined for the Basketball Hall of Fame as soon as he becomes eligible.
Anthony Edwards is already an elite clutch-time scorer, but LaMelo Ball can help him reach another level.
As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for the 2026-27 season, head coach Chris Finch offered a passionate defense of veteran center Rudy Gobert, arguing that the four-time Defensive Player of the Year deserves first-ballot induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Speaking on the latest episode of The Road Trippin’ Show during NBA Summer League, […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves believe their offseason addition of LaMelo Ball can unlock a new level for franchise star Anthony Edwards, and head coach Chris Finch admitted the team relied too heavily on Edwards as a primary ball-handler last season. Speaking during NBA Summer League on the latest episode of The Road Trippin’ Show, Finch explained […]
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Much like Rocco Zikarsky last season, Trey Kaufman-Renn probably won't play a lot at the NBA level as a rookie.
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch believes Rudy Gobert receives more criticism than his performances deserve. Finch praised the French center for consistently raising Minnesota’s level and being a reliable teammate. “First of all, he’s a great teammate. He does things the right way,” Finch said on the Road Trippin’ Show. “He’s a floor raiser. […]
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Head coach Chris Finch says Anthony Edwards and the rest of the Minnesota Timberwolves have helped create a supportive environment around Rudy Gobert. Gobert has become better at handling difficult moments on the court, while his teammates understand how important the veteran center is to Minnesota’s success. “All our guys have rallied around Rudy because […]
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Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball give the Wolves plenty of firepower, but these five X-factors could ultimately determine their ceiling.
Cavaliers The Cavaliers may have missed on LeBron James, but Chase Brownawell of Cavs On SI argues Jonathan Kuminga could still give the offseason a much-needed lift. Kuminga, a free agent who ended last season with the Hawks, remains one of the more intriguing young wings potentially available. Brownawell’s case centers largely on defense. The […]
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With LaMelo Ball, the Timberwolves now have a ton of perimeter threats and are committed to playing at a fast pace, which will make defending them a tough task.