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Anthony Edwards returned from a minutes restriction to power the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 136-132 win over the Houston Rockets in a high-scoring, back-and-forth affair. Terrence Shannon Jr. kept Minnesota hot early, Durant burned for Houston, and Edwards delivered a late burst to seal the victory. The win comes with Minnesota resting several key players and has no impact on the playoff seeding.
Anthony Edwards underwent an MRI that revealed right knee inflammation. He will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks, with further updates provided as available.
Timberwolves topped the Nuggets 117-108 in Denver on national TV, riding a strong second quarter and a balanced eight-man rotation led by Anthony Edwards (21) and Jaden McDaniels (20). Nikola Jokic produced 35 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists for Denver, but Minnesota’s transition game—30 fastbreak points—helped them pull away. The win moves Minnesota one game ahead of Denver in the West (38-23 vs 37-24), tightening the race for the No. 3 seed as the Wolves head into a three-game homestand starting against the Grizzlies.
Edwards’ clutch dagger after a moment where coach Chris Finch told him to pass sparked viral chatter, but both insist the exchange reflects a fiery, competitive dynamic they’ve built—not a feud. Edwards says he should have passed; Finch frames it as part of their relationship that drives strong play.
Edwards hit a stepback three over two defenders to put Minnesota ahead 92-88 with 43 seconds left, then yelled 'That's what I do!' at coach Chris Finch as the Timberwolves held on for a 94-88 win over a Kawhi Leonard- and John Collins-out Clippers; he finished with 31 points on 12-for-24, showcasing his clutch ability in a sloppy late game.
NBC’s first NBA All-Star Game since 2002 drew 8.8 million viewers across NBC, Peacock and Telemundo, the largest audience for the event since 2011 and up 86% from 2025, aided by a revamped USA-vs-World format and an Olympics lead-in; Anthony Edwards was named MVP.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend adopted a Team USA vs. World format with four one-quarter games, and it earned an A+ as players bought in and delivered competitive, entertaining hoops led by Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards (who claimed the MVP trophy). Lillard capped Saturday with a 3-point contest win, while Keshad Johnson won the Slam Dunk Contest; the championship game ended on a lower note due to fatigue, suggesting the format could work long term with tweaks and sustained player buy-in.
Anthony Edwards earned MVP honors as the USA Stars defeated the USA Stripes in an entertaining 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Inglewood, California.
Anthony Edwards powered the USA Stars to a 47-21 victory over the USA Stripes in the NBA All-Star Game final at Intuit Dome, earning MVP after a three-game mini-tournament format that included Stars beating World in overtime in the opener (Scottie Barnes delivered the OT winner) and the Stripes taking the second game on De'Aaron Fox’s buzzer-beater; Kawhi Leonard carried the Stripes with 31 points in the finale, but Edwards capped the night with a late tying 3 to seal the title.
NBA’s revamped USA-vs.-World All-Star format delivered genuine competition and late drama, with Wembanyama setting the tone, Edwards earning MVP after two tight wins, and a clutch Fox three sealing a second victory, while Leonard shined in the third; Silver called it a win for the league and hinted the rising generation is ready to carry the show forward.
Anthony Edwards captured the Kobe Bryant Trophy as the 2026 NBA All-Star MVP, finishing with 32 points in 26 minutes across three games to lead USA Stars to victory in the 75th All-Star Game, aided by timely late threes in the event’s new four-round format.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was named the 2026 All-Star MVP after USA Stars defeated USA Stripes 47-21 in the championship game, his first All-Star MVP and third All-Star appearance. The event featured standout moments across several matchups, including Victor Wembanyama's strong play, Kawhi Leonard's 31-point burst, and late-game clutch shots from Scottie Barnes and De’Aaron Fox, with Edwards and Tyrese Maxey leading the Stars in the decisive final game.
In the 75th NBA All-Star Game at the Intuit Dome, the debut USA vs. World format delivered drama as Victor Wembanyama shone for World and Kawhi Leonard exploded for 31 in Game 3, but Team Stars dominated the Championship to beat Team Stripes 47-21, with Anthony Edwards earning Kia NBA All-Star MVP after totaling 32 points across three games.
With the trade deadline looming, Minnesota is connected as a frontrunner to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, with insiders saying he would be thrilled to team up with Anthony Edwards in Minnesota; Milwaukee reportedly values the Timberwolves’ package over others and momentum suggests Minnesota could be in the lead, though no deal is guaranteed.
Coaches revealed the 2026 NBA All-Star reserves, with Anthony Edwards and Donovan Mitchell headlining the Western and Eastern rosters. Eastern reserves are Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, Scottie Barnes and Jalen Duren; Western reserves are Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Deni Avdija and LeBron James. Notable snubs highlighted include Kawhi Leonard and Alperen Sengun (West) as well as Bam Adebayo, Brandon Ingram and Evan Mobley (East). The event will feature a USA vs. World format and NBC/Peacock coverage, with LeBron making his 22nd All-Star appearance.