
Edwards' Atlanta Roots and Timberwolves Future | Minnesota Timberwolves News
Published: September 8, 2026
Duration: 1:49
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota’s star guard and top draft pick, named Atlanta among his favorite courts to play — reigniting hometown dreams after he missed out on the Hawks back in 2024. Though he teased a “can’t wait to come home” moment with Jalen Johnson at the 2026 All-Star Game, Edwards remains firmly locked into a long-term Timberwolves deal through 2029. With a stacked roster built around him — including the recent blockbuster addition of LaMelo Ball — the Wolves are poised for a championship run. Edwards’ elite play — averaging nearly 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists while earning his fourth All-Star nod — fuels this push, as Minnesota aims to...