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sports25 days ago•4 min saved

Adidas Drops Anthony Edwards 3 with Cold Blooded Colorway as Foot Locker Exclusive

Adidas announces the Anthony Edwards 3, the third signature sneaker for Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, in the Cold Blooded colorway with a Foot Locker exclusive drop on Sept. 18, 2026. The shoe features a two-way stretch knit upper, a TPU cage for lockdown, Boost+ and LightstrikePro for energy and speed, and comes in adult ($130), grade school ($100), and preschool ($90) sizes. An accompanying Anthony Edwards x Adidas Superstar II in the same colorway lands the same day, and the release coincides with Adidas' MINNATLANTASOTA film series; Edwards also re-signs a multi-year contract reportedly worth over $10 million per year.

via Sports Illustrated|

#adidas #anthony-edwards #basketball-sneakers

nba1 month ago•6 min saved

Kuminga Chooses Wolves on Two-Year Deal After Aggressive Recruitment

Jonathan Kuminga signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-year deal with a potential second-year option after a rigorous recruitment push led by Anthony Edwards and backed by Wolves ownership and front office. The move gave Kuminga a sense of being wanted, included a path to future flexibility via the player option, and involved freeing up space for a competitive bid up to the mid-level exception, positioning him as a long-term answer at power forward albeit with the option for a one-year arrangement if it works for both sides.

via Hoops Rumors|

#anthony-edwards #jonathan-kuminga #mid-level-exception

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

LaMelo Ball Could Spark a 30-Point Season for Anthony Edwards

Minnesota trades for LaMelo Ball to maximize Anthony Edwards by freeing him to play off the ball and thrive as a movement shooter. Ball’s elite playmaking should create open catch-and-shoot looks for Edwards, potentially pushing him toward 30 ppg while boosting three-point efficiency, as the Timberwolves pursue a championship window in Edwards’ prime.

via Sports Illustrated|

#anthony-edwards #catch-and-shoot-threes #lamelo-ball

sports3 months ago•29 min saved

Ball in Minnesota: A High-Stakes Push to Elevate Anthony Edwards

MinnPost’s Britt Robson analyzes Minnesota’s blockbuster deal sending Naz Reid and draft assets to Charlotte for LaMelo Ball and Josh Green, arguing Ball could unlock Anthony Edwards by providing elite playmaking and off-ball shooting while Gobert anchors defense. But durability concerns, Ball’s shot selection, and questions about fit and culture make it a high-risk, potentially game-changing move for the Timberwolves’ timeline.

via MinnPost|

#anthony-edwards #lamelo-ball #nba

sports3 months ago•12 min saved

Timberwolves go all-in for LaMelo Ball, pairing him with Edwards as Hornets cash out

Minnesota traded away multiple picks and salaries to land LaMelo Ball, hoping to pair him with Anthony Edwards for a dynamic backcourt while Charlotte cashes in with cap relief and a $40 million trade exception. The deal underscores a high-risk, asset-churn approach that could either unlock Minnesota’s window to win or deepen their long-term draft-pick deficit, depending on Ball’s health and fit.

via The New York Times|

#anthony-edwards #charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

LaMelo Ball Trade Brings Big-Question Playmaking to Minnesota

In a Q&A with The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov, the piece analyzes LaMelo Ball’s blockbuster move to Minnesota, addressing off-court incidents and injury risk, and explores how Ball’s elite playmaking could fit with Anthony Edwards under coach Chris Finch—offering a high-upside but uncertain outlook for the Timberwolves.

via Canis Hoopus|

#anthony-edwards #hornets #lamelo-ball

sports3 months ago•9 min saved

Timberwolves land LaMelo Ball to pair with Anthony Edwards in blockbuster trade

Minnesota lands LaMelo Ball (and Josh Green) from Charlotte for Naz Reid and a hefty draft package, pairing Ball with Anthony Edwards to give Edwards his best backcourt mate and a high-upside, risk-heavy offense. Charlotte rebuilds around Kon Knueppel, Coby White and Brandon Miller with significant draft capital, but Hornets fans lose Ball; Rudy Gobert could face more defensive load in a smaller lineup, and Tim Connelly earns credit for a bold, high-reward maneuver.

via CBS Sports|

#anthony-edwards #charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball

sports3 months ago•8 min saved

Timberwolves weigh pairing Anthony Edwards with LaMelo Ball amid trade chatter

The Timberwolves are exploring a potential Edwards–Ball backcourt after Charlotte reportedly fielded offers for Ball, with Minnesota’s aggressive, deal-hungry front office weighing how Ball’s playmaking and shooting could fit alongside Edwards. Minnesota also gained payroll flexibility by recent trades, potentially enabling a Ball pursuit via direct talks with Charlotte or salary-matching moves. Ball’s injury history and playoff inexperience are concerns, but his skill set could address Minnesota’s need for a true point guard; any deal remains speculative and in the early stages.

via The New York Times|

#anthony-edwards #charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball

sports4 months ago•5 min saved

Edwards’s Eight-Minute Respect Gesture Sparks Debate as Wolves Fall in Game 6

Anthony Edwards explained that he walked to the Spurs’ bench to show them respect with eight minutes left in Minnesota’s Game 6 elimination, finishing with 24 points as the Wolves lost 139-109—a moment that drew mixed reactions from analysts.

via Sports Illustrated|

#anthony-edwards #handshake-gesture #nba-playoffs

sports4 months ago•5 min saved

Edwards Concedes Wolves Were Outmatched as Offseason Talk Heats Up

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards acknowledged San Antonio outplayed Minnesota in Game 6, saying the team failed to build championship habits in the regular season; the piece notes three straight lopsided elimination losses and fuels offseason chatter about roster changes, including a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit. Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert struggled throughout the series, while Bones Hyland hopes to re-sign with Minnesota.

via Hoops Rumors|

#anthony-edwards #giannis-antetokounmpo #julius-randle

sports4 months ago•6 min saved

Edwards’ midgame handshake with Spurs stirs sportsmanship debate

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards walked into the Spurs’ huddle to congratulate the opponent with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter of a 139-109 Game 6 loss, prompting strong backlash from Amazon’s studio analysts and former players who argued it showed weakness or poor leadership. The Spurs advanced to the Western Conference Finals, while the debate centered on whether Edwards’ gesture was a respectful sportsmanlike move or an ill-timed lapse.

via Awful Announcing|

#anthony-edwards #nba-playoffs #san-antonio-spurs

sports4 months ago•5 min saved

Timberwolves’ Roaring Playoff Run Ends in Spurs Showdown

The Minnesota Timberwolves, despite an injury-plagued season, stunned the Denver Nuggets in six to reach the next round before being eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in six. The run was defined by high-energy, soulful basketball and moments of brilliance from Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert, but limited depth and inconsistency prevented a title push. The season ends with roster questions looming and anticipation for next year as the Wolves head toward a potential playoff rematch against the Thunder.

via The Guardian|

#anthony-edwards #denver-nuggets #nba-playoffs

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Edwards' Eight-Minute Handshake with Spurs Sparks Postgame Debate

Anthony Edwards walked to the Spurs’ bench and dapped the entire team with eight minutes left in Game 6, while Minnesota trailed by 33, prompting sharp criticism from NBA on Prime analysts Dirk Nowitzki, Blake Griffin and Udonis Haslem. Haslem warned a leader shouldn’t show that much late in the game; Nowitzki and Griffin were surprised by the move. Edwards said he was paying respect since he wouldn’t play again, and the Spurs went on to win 139-109 to advance to the Western Conference finals.

via The New York Times|

#anthony-edwards #minnesota-timberwolves #nba-on-prime

sports5 months ago•7 min saved

Edwards' Fourth-Quarter Rescue Pushes Wolves to Even Series with Spurs

Anthony Edwards powered the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter, scoring 16 of his 36 points as Minnesota rallied to a 114-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs, tying the second-round series at 2-2 after Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama was ejected in the first half; contributions from Gobert, Randle, Dosunmu and Reid helped seal the comeback.

via Sports Illustrated|

#anthony-edwards #nba-playoffs #san-antonio-spurs

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Edwards Sparks Wolves in Game 3 as Spurs-Wolves Playoff Talk Intensifies

Anthony Edwards poured in 32 points in a 41-minute Game 3 performance to swing momentum in the Spurs–Timberwolves series, highlighting Minnesota’s win-now trajectory and the fallout from their roster moves, all while the looming rise of Victor Wembanyama adds a long-term backdrop to Edwards’ era and the Wolves’ offseason questions.

via Pounding The Rock|

#anthony-edwards #nba-playoffs #sports