Latest Report: Timberwolves Hit With Worrying Anthony Edwards Trade Speculation
League insiders say the salary-dump trade has intensified speculation about Edwards as Minnesota tries to build a title contender around him.
- On Monday, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal, a move analysts characterized as a salary dump that immediately triggered national speculation about Anthony Edwards' future.
- Frustration has mounted for Edwards since the 2024 trade of Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks, with ESPN's Brian Windhorst noting the guard has struggled with increased double-teams throughout the recent campaign.
- The move cleared around $33 million, which Minnesota directed toward re-signing guard Ayo Dosunmu to a $112 million contract, while the team gambles that Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels can elevate enough to replace Randle.
- "The NBA vultures are swirling around Ant in anticipation of him potentially becoming the next superstar who's available in the trade market," ESPN's Tim McMahon said Tuesday, intensifying national scrutiny of Edwards.
- Despite the speculation, sources indicate Edwards and his team view Minnesota as an "ideal" situation, though there is more urgency than ever for President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly to build a title contender.
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Does The Timberwolves Trading Randle Mean Anything For Edwards’ Future?
The Minnesota Timberwolves recently made an interesting move, basically salary-dumping their second-best player, Julius Randle. This came after their season was cut short in the playoffs, as they lost in six games to the San Antonio Spurs. Randle had an extremely underwhelming series vs the Spurs, with averages of 12.8 points per game, 7.7 rebounds per game, and 4.9 assists per game. His efficiency dropped as well, with shooting splits of 34% fr…
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