May 4, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) walks up the court in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
May 4, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) walks up the court in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
The Minnesota Timberwolves have made quick progress over the years. Since the start of the Anthony Edwards era, they’ve gone from afterthoughts in the Western Conference to regular title contenders, on par with some of the most elite clubs in the NBA.
This summer, after going 49-33 last season, the Timberwolves raised their ceiling even higher with some notable acquisitions, putting them right back in the title mix. More importantly, it has apparently pleased Anthony Edwards, who is reportedly excited about what his team has done with their young and talented roster.
“From what I understand, Ant is very excited. Ant, from what I am told, is very pleased by the Wolves’ offseason,” said Brian Windhorst on ‘The Hoop Collective.’ “Going to get LaMelo (Ball), making this deal happen for (Jonathan) Kuminga. He’s excited about now, but when he needs to be excited is a year from now, when he signs the extension. If the extension were now, maybe he would sign it; maybe he would be excited enough about this to sign it right now. But the time when Ant has to feel really good about the Wolves is a year from now.”
As the first overall pick in 2020, expectations have always been high for Edwards. So far, however, he has managed to live up to the hype with averages of 24.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game on 48.9% shooting from the field and 39.9% shooting from three. As a four-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA player, he has emerged as the face and leader of the Timberwolves, and his loyalty is their top priority as they plan for the next 10+ years.
Fortunately, with another three years and $155 million left on his deal, the Timberwolves still have time to build their dream roster around Edwards before they have to worry about his departure. Then again, with the young star eligible for an extension next summer, it’s important that they keep him happy until he’s able to ink a brand new deal.
Fortunately, Edwards is more than pleased with his team’s direction, and all signs point toward a healthy, competitive environment for the organization. This summer alone, they went out of their way to make notable roster upgrades, including the additions of LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga.
With averages of 20.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game last season, Ball brings star power in the form of a major offensive punch, making Minnesota even more lethal in the backcourt. Kuminga, meanwhile, adds a versatile athletic scorer on the wing coming off the 2025-26 campaign with averages of 12.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game on 46.3% shooting from the field.
Between those additions and the combined talents of Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, and Joan Beringer, the Timberwolves are in good shape to not only win now but also be highly competitive for many years to come. For an ultra-competitor like Anthony Edwards, it’s the most important thing, and it will ensure he never feels pressure to leave the franchise to boost his NBA title odds.