NBA · Northwest · Minneapolis, Minnesota, US · Target Center
Basketball returned to the Land of 10,000 Lakes in 1989, and the Timberwolves have been navigating the frozen wilderness of NBA contention ever since - a franchise whose Kevin Garnett era proved Minnesota could sustain basketball passion, and whose Anthony Edwards era is proving it again.
Updated March 21, 2026
Anthony Edwards has taken another leap this season, firmly establishing himself as one of the top-ten players in the NBA. His scoring volume, efficiency, and ability to take over games in the fourth quarter have been remarkable. At just 24, Edwards is the face of the Timberwolves franchise and one of the league's most marketable stars.
Minnesota's roster has undergone significant changes after the blockbuster Karl-Anthony Towns trade to New York last season, and the team is still calibrating. Julius Randle's fit alongside Edwards has been a mixed bag, and the defense—anchored by Rudy Gobert—remains elite but the offense can stagnate. The Timberwolves are a work in progress, albeit a talented one.
After reaching the Western Conference Finals last season, expectations are sky-high in Minnesota. The Timberwolves have the defensive ceiling to beat anyone, but their offensive consistency has been the lingering concern. Edwards needs help in the scoring department for Minnesota to get over the hump and reach the Finals for the first time in franchise history.