As Kobe Byrant did with Julius Randle at the beginning of the latter’s NBA career the 30-year-old veteran is now trying to teach his young teammate Wolves coach Chris Finch has praised Randle for helping Edwards hone his pregame routine “I’m just trying to find way I can improve Ant has never had a problem working his butt off always getting his reps and extra work in.” Randle spoke Sunday as the Wolves prepared for their Western Conference semifinal playoff series Randle played two seasons at the start of his career with Bryant who retired in April 2016 and died in a helicopter crash in January 2020 at age 41 Now Randle is the wily veteran playing for his fourth NBA team who wants to pass along what he has learned from others `What is the dude talking about?’ But now I give it a lot more The true blessing is being able to pass it on to others 5.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists and shot 39.3% on three-pointers in the Wolves’ five-game first-round playoff victory over the Lakers “He’s playing both sides of the ball at a high level,” said Finch who coached Randle with New Orleans as well “I’ve never seen him locked in as defensively as he has been over the last half of the season in particular and into the playoffs Randle calls a lot of it an attempt to help Edwards “He makes the game easy for us because he pulls in so much gravity on the court It’s obviously easy playing with him because he just gets so much attention out there Throughout the course of the year and being able to sit out [injured] I said this dude has the chance to be one of the greatest players to touch a basketball so what can I do to maximize his talent and make the game easier for him?” Finch planned to watch Sunday night’s Golden State-Houston Game 7 from the comfort of his own home so I choose to be at home,” he said with a wry smile .The Wolves will play host to the Warriors in Game 1 on Tuesday after Golden State beat the Rockets 103-89 “We’re prepared for either team,” Finch said Finch said this second-round playoff series might present the opportunity to play some younger players that the first round didn’t Finch said he thought the first-round series might have presented more opportunities for rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. He played 13 minutes over parts of three games against the Lakers. “We thought it might be a series where T.J. could help us,” Finch said. “We threw him in a few times and thought we’d use him more. We’re already ready to do that. This series could give us the opportunity to play some of our young guys, too. We’ll just see how it goes.” Jerry Zgoda covers Minnesota United FC and Major League Soccer for the Minnesota Star Tribune. Wolves Minnesota passing on Curry (twice) or Ant’s list Four straight years in the playoffs and two straight years advancing in the postseason A transcendent star and a smartly assembled supporting cast Anthony Edwards silenced all of the doubters leading his Timberwolves to a five-game victory of the Los Angeles Lakers is it safe to say that Edwards has become the best big-game player in the NBA There’s this moment that happens in every great movie about ascending power: the moment where the prodigy becomes untouchable. Think Pacino in the last 10 minutes of The Godfather. Or Jordan holding that first Larry O’Brien trophy like it was the Holy Grail. Or even in Game of Thrones, when Arya Stark suddenly gets terrifyingly competent. Game 5 against the Lakers It wasn’t the 43-point supernova from Game 4 It wasn’t the Jordanesque closeout from Game 3 rim-punishing highlight dunks that shatters time and space and the opposing team’s morale What it was — and what makes this scarier than anything else — is that it was surgical Ant knew exactly what the moment required and executed it like a seasoned killer Like a guy who’s been here a dozen times already He didn’t take over with points — he took over with gravity The kind that makes five other professional basketball players on the court start acting like middle schoolers every time you twitch The kind that drags two defenders 28 feet from the hoop and leaves Mike Conley wide open in the corner for the death blow And let’s take a moment to acknowledge what got us here First, it was a gentleman’s sweep of Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in the first round last year And that series wasn’t just a win — it was a message Then came the defending champion Denver Nuggets The Wolves stunned the world with a 20-point comeback on the road in Game 7 After taking down two of the biggest names in the NBA it was clear that Anthony Edwards could no longer be dismissed And just when you thought his summer couldn’t get any better, he joined Team USA for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. No, Edwards wasn’t the leading scorer. He wasn’t dropping 30 on international defenses like he was in the NBA Playoffs But what mattered more was how he fit — like a seasoned vet and Steph — guys who don’t just hand out compliments — spoke glowingly about him You got the sense that this wasn’t just a kid along for the ride Then came the season — and all the turbulence Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo coming in like two supporting cast members parachuted onto a show in its fourth season and headed for what everyone in the national media assumed would be a graceful exit at the hands of LeBron and Luka And while Ant didn’t average 35 a night in the series he gave us something better — proof that he’s now at the top table including a dagger on the Lakers’ home floor even while going 0-for-10 from three in Game 5 That’s the stuff of legends — and of nightmares if you’re a Lakers fan because no one does this alone — even Jordan had Pippen and a rotating cast of Horace Grants Rudy Gobert picked a hell of a time to remind everyone why he has multiple Defensive Player of the Year trophies He finally got that elusive 20-20 game — 27 points The man turned into a one-man wrecking crew in Game 5 putting the Wolves on his back whenever the Lakers looked like they might tip the momentum There was a stretch in the fourth where it felt like he was matching LeBron bucket-for-bucket but let’s not forget his two-way impact before that — still one of the best perimeter defenders in the league The guy who just calmly buried the biggest shot of the game — off an Ant assist of course — like he’s been doing this for a decade The Wolves just took down the most storied franchise in NBA history with their best player shooting bricks from deep This is a problem for the rest of the league What you’re seeing now is the evolution of a superstar in real time 35% of fans voted Anthony Edwards as the best big-game player in the league right now And let’s be real: this is the same fanbase that thought the Lakers were winning this series in 5 Brought to you by FanDuel the Warriors salvaged a decisive 103-89 victory.  Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are next. The six-seeded Wolves secured the 4-1 upset over the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round series Edwards will be looking to add Curry to his collection of generational legends defeated The Timberwolves superstar took down Kevin Durant in last year's NBA Playoffs. This season, it was LeBron James The only member left of those generation-defining superstars is Curry.  The Warriors point guard shared his honest thoughts in the lead-up to the matchup USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stands on the court against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Curry reveals honest admission on EdwardsEdwards averaged 26.8 points and 1.2 steals in the series win over the Lakers The athletic superstar shot 42.0 percent from the field Curry knows that Edwards is playing with 'supreme confidence.' "We know they had their run last year and they're a new look with [Julius] Randle. But [Edwards is the] same man who's trying to take strides with every opportunity he gets I guess it's gonna be a tough challenge. You got to send multiple bodies at him and figure out a game plan to go at him. But yeah They've been playing some great basketball the last couple of months and we're excited that we have an opportunity to have some more basketball to play too."-Stephen Curry The Warriors are certain to face an incredible challenge keeping up with his athleticism Curry and company will undoubtedly embrace that challenge Check out the Inside the Warriors homepage for more news and Oklahoma City Thunder. His love for basketball is only rivaled by his love of Funko Pops SMU landed a commitment from 2026 Duncanville (Tex.) defensive back Braylon Edwards, he announced after his official visit. The Mustangs continued to stay hot recruiting the local powerhouse. ”The environment was great. They really rolled out the red carpet and made me feel wanted. The energy from the Coaches and support staff was awesome,” Edwards told On3’s Steve Wiltfong. “My favorite thing about this program is they saw the talent in me when I was 5-9 165lbs now I’m 6ft 185lbs they love me the same way. They will use me in multiple positions and that’s what I love.” Top 101Trump, SabanDuo's NIL order blasted Hot32026 NFL Mock DraftTodd McShay looks ahead By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms, and use of my personal information described therein. On3 ranks Edwards as the No. 74 overall cornerback in the country and No. 109 prospect in the state of Texas. Auburn, Arkansas, Wisconsin and Utah had official visits set with him. SMU continues to build momentum with the top prospects in the Dallas area and landing Edwards is just another statement in that regard. 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On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2025 after a short-term illness at UNC Rex in Raleigh Edwards was retired from the Wilson County Communications Center and was an avid gardener who loved to work in her yard with her flowers in her spare time She leaves to cherish her memory her children and brother Keith (Dink) Reddick of Wilson She was preceded in death by her parents David Floyd Boswell A visitation will be at Wilson Memorial Services on Saturday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm followed by a graveside service at 2:00 pm in Evergreen Memorial Park Visitors are welcome following the service at the home of Karen Taylor Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr N, Wilson, NC (252) 237-7171; www.wilsonmemorialservice.com Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Edwards was arguably a better receiver than a runner at Michigan," Baumgardner wrote Edwards served mostly as a backup throughout his college career and has poor vision between the tackles but he’s enough of an athlete to have a shot." Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesAfter having a breakout 2022 season in which he rushed for over 119 yards in each of the final three games of the season -- following a Blake Corum injury -- it wasn't supposed to go like this for the former five-star prospect Edwards was surpassed by former linebacker Kalel Mullings who became the Wolverines' top back in 2024 Edwards caught 10 passes for 170 yards and a score against Maryland and Michigan never chose to use Edwards in that role for the final three seasons he was in Ann Arbor but Edwards could find himself a role with the Jets as a pass-catching back - Enjoy more Michigan Wolverines coverage on Michigan Wolverines On SI - Michigan football misses out on top RB prospect to rival school NFL Exec. gives brutal assessment of Minnesota Vikings' QB J.J. McCarthy 5-star recruit seemingly drops Michigan football from contention; announces official visits For additional coverage of University of Michigan athletics: The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER The medical technology company expects the new indication to increase sales in its transcatheter aortic valve replacement business with more patients becoming eligible for the treatment Aortic stenosis is a stiffening of the valve that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood For patients with severe aortic stenosis but no symptoms American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines recommend clinical surveillance Edwards said the expanded indication for Sapien which has been used to treat patients for more than two decades marks the first FDA approval for TAVR in people who have severe aortic stenosis without symptoms Because symptoms of the disease can develop suddenly “there is an urgent need to change practice and TAVR guidelines for the treatment of aortic stenosis patients,” Philippe Genereux Early TAVR study author and an Edwards consultant One in 10 patients who have symptoms of severe aortic stenosis may die within five weeks because the symptoms can be hard to detect but progress rapidly "This approval is a powerful opportunity to streamline patient care and improve the efficiency of the healthcare system,” said Larry Wood group president of Edwards’ Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and Surgical business Edwards is also studying TAVR in patients with moderate aortic stenosis in the Progress trial It expects to present results from that study in late 2026 executives said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts From vulnerable medical devices to a breach that took some of Henry Schein’s systems offline cybersecurity was a key topic for the industry this year The company outlined its long-term growth expectations and confirmed that it has no plans to separate its medtech and pharma segments The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines The Minnesota Timberwolves are preparing for the Western Conference Semifinal round against the Golden State Warriors after defeating LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in five games The Warriors took seven games to get past the No these teams battle it out beginning on Tuesday night in Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards went viral for a photo of him being bald fans asked the same question: Did Edwards go bald Here's everything you need to know about the photo MORE: Anthony Edwards details trash talk to Lakers fan that cameras didn't catch  The photo of the Timberwolves star looking like Michael Jordan is edited New Look ANT. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Uo006UB0ow The physical resemblance between Edwards and the NBA GOAT only grew with this photo being posted on social media It doesn't help that fans have been wondering for a while (albeit jokingly) whether or not Edwards is Jordan's son For starters, the account NBA Centel is a parody account that had already received a temporary ban on X earlier in the year The account's bio also clearly says PARODY ACCOUNT has eight million views as of Monday morning and some fans were hoping that it was fake "that better be edited or im gonna crash out," one fan replied MORE: Why fans believe Anthony Edwards is Michael Jordan's son But Grok confirmed that the NBA Centel account is a parody account "However, @TheNBACentel is a known parody account, and there's no solid confirmation from credible sources to verify the image. Recent articles focus on Edwards' performance, not his appearance, leaving the claim uncertain. It’s possible, but I’d take it with a grain of salt until official sources confirm," Grok replied Edwards going bald right before the series against the Warriors would've been shocking but that isn't the case — at least as of now Matthew Wadleigh is a freelance writer with The Sporting News He was born and raised in Southern California and grew up a San Diego sports fan (yes Matthew went to Fresno State as a journalism major and got to see Davante Adams Matthew has written for publications including ClutchPoints Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission A convicted carjacker asked for more time so the defense can fully explain the sentencing terms in a May 5 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld.  The hearing was originally set for a sentencing.  Maurice Edwards 21 was charged with armed carjacking and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his involvement in an incident that took place at the intersection of 48th Place and Lee Street He was convicted on both counts by a jury last November.   Azusa Beatty, 29 was originally charged as a co-defendant but her case was severed She pleaded guilty to unarmed carjacking in a deal with prosecutors last month and is awaiting sentencing The pair had been offered a wired plea meaning both defendants would have to accept the terms.  However the prosecution played a video of a car accident which depicts Edwards and Beatty driving together and hitting the victim’s car.  According to court testimony told the court that Edwards had some questions about the maximum term which Judge Hertzfeld said was 15 years.  As requested the judge allowed new counsel to be appointed for Edward prior to sentencing Jones said the move is out of “an abundance of caution” and Edwards is okay with going forward.  The next hearing in the case is set for May 27 and Edwards’ representation by his new lawyer will be discussed.  No reason for the change of attorney was provided in open court.   © Copyright 2025 D.C. Witness Powered by Team MindShift GSW (7)NBA playoffs: What to expect in Wolves-Warriors seriesAll eyes will be on Anthony Edwards as he and the Wolves try to slow down Stephen Curry and the Warriors in the semifinal matchup 8.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists in the first round win over the Lakers • Download the NBA App For only the second time since winning the 2022 NBA championship, the Warriors have advanced to the Western Conference semifinals While many teams would crave that sort of “dry spell,” for the Warriors in the Stephen Curry era That’s because the Warriors as currently constructed are Curry’s best — and maybe last — chance of at least reaching the conference finals It’s all due to the addition of Jimmy Butler who was as advertised in the first-round victory over the Rockets especially after he returned from a one-game absence due to injury are trying to establish themselves as a perennial West powerhouse They took such a step last season by reaching the conference finals and now look to make a return trip after an impressive first-round romp against the Lakers Both of these teams arrived the hard way; the Warriors survived the SoFi Play-In Tournament while the Wolves needed a late-season surge to avoid the Play-In and snatch the No and this series has a chance of going the seven-game limit because of that LeBron James and Luka Dončić from the postseason Edwards appears to be on a star hunt as he makes his case for being the face of the NBA He’s at the right age and the right stage of his career for a major takeover Give him this: He’s not scared of the moment or the stage or the chance to be a folk hero Edwards has the shine of other solo stars of the past — 2011 Dirk Nowitzki comes to mind There’s a lot more road to travel from here and Steph won’t surrender easily — if at all The potential drama between Draymond and Rudy The NBA evidently is being lenient about physical play as we’ve seen through much of the first round of these playoffs Now comes the real test — how much it looks the other way with Draymond and Rudy Gobert they’re not on each other’s Christmas card list There’s a history here; the most infamous moment was when Draymond grabbed Gobert two Novembers ago and put him in a headlock That earned Draymond a five-game suspension and possibly cost him a chance to be placed on 2024 Team USA roster as well there’s no stated reason why they dislike each other The theory is Draymond is jealous over Gobert’s four Kia Defensive Player of the Year awards; Draymond has mocked the number of Gobert’s awards in the past Here’s something else these two defensive aces have in common — they’re usually invisible on the offensive end aside from Gobert’s massive Game 5 in the first round For the Warriors: The intriguing benching of Jonathan Kuminga will either come to a halt He played only three games in the first round because coach Steve Kerr became exasperated and went with the three-guard approach of Curry Buddy Hield and Brandin Podziemski instead the Warriors might need Kuminga’s length and athleticism because the Wolves have that going for them For the Timberwolves: Can Julius Randle keep this up All the ghosts of past postseasons have perhaps been exorcised by Randle who either was too injured to play or struggled when he did with the Knicks He averaged 22.6 points on 48% shooting with decent defense against the Lakers even if one impressive round doesn’t scream total redemption In order to satisfy those skeptics and even his new teammates Randle needs some carryover against the Warriors It could help him land a rich contract extension this summer Wolves' supporting cast delivers to close out Lakers in Game 5 Naz Reid shot 6-for-6 on fourth-quarter 3s over the five games but all other Wolves shot just 10-for-41 from beyond the arc over those 60 minutes the offensive numbers were strong and the defense was incredible to just 81 points per 100 possessions in the fourth period The Wolves were also at their best (plus-9.2 per 100 possessions) in the fourth quarter in the regular season but lost fourth-quarter leads in two of their three losses to the Warriors who were the sixth best fourth-quarter team (plus-17.0 per 100) in the first round there’s a formula that often rings true: The team with the best player wins even when he’s sharing the floor with Curry There’s also another trend: The hottest team wins Both teams beat higher seeds to arrive here they look amped enough to return to the conference finals Shaun Powell has covered the NBA for more than 25 years. You can e-mail him here, find his archive here and follow him on X The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA The 2025 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament took place April 15-18 The NBA Playoffs continue with the Conference Semifinals starting on May 4 Kia MVP award finalists Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić clash in the Western Conference semifinal showdown Expect Boston to target Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns often in the 1st Celtics-Knicks playoff showdown since 2013 The finalists for the seven major regular season awards have been revealed Atkinson guides Cavaliers to a 64-18 record and the No 1 seed in the Eastern Conference during his first year at the helm RotoWire highlights the top performers after the 2nd full week of the 2025 NBA Playoffs "He figured out a pattern of success," says Zach Hahn who was coached at Butler by Celtics GM Brad Stevens The NBA's all-time wins leader addressed his recovery from a stroke as he becomes team president and Mitch Johnson takes over as coach Hardy has compiled an 85-161 record over his 3 seasons at the helm in Utah 8 teams remain in the hunt for the NBA title as the conference semifinals tip off This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards will be sidelined at least two weeks with a low-back contusion 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 34 games (17 starts) as a rookie last season The Mystics will open the preseason Friday against the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis. Washington will open the regular season at home against the Atlanta Dream on May 16 It has been a rough week for the Mystics due to injuries. The team announced Wednesday that 2025 first-round pick Georgia Amoore sustained a right ACL injury during Tuesday's practice and will be out indefinitely the Golden State Warriors set up a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference semifinals It's a matchup that Timberwolves star forward Anthony Edwards has wanted for a long time Edwards was asked what he was looking forward to in the 2023-24 season he wanted to face the Warriors in a playoff matchup "Definitely going back to the playoffs," Edwards said at the time "And going further in the playoffs—I want to play the Warriors spoke it into existence. pic.twitter.com/zArdNwTwr2 "Because Draymond [Green] talks so much trash That's pretty much the only reason." The Timberwolves and Warriors will tip off in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and college sports. He has been featured on many publications, including Athlon Sports Evan enjoys spending time with his wife and son either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors came through with a Game 7 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. With the win, they stayed alive and advanced in the NBA playoffs the Warriors will face off against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves Coming out with a series win over the Timberwolves will be even more difficult In the first round, Minnesota took care of business against LeBron James They only needed five games to eliminate the Lakers Despite the uphill battle Golden State is facing They know the task ahead will be difficult Read more: Another Cavaliers All-Star Could Miss Game 2 vs Pacers which is scheduled to begin on Tuesday night Curry spoke out honestly about facing Edwards "He's playing with supreme confidence. It's going to be a tough challenge," Curry said, as shared by Yahoo Sports During the Warriors' first-round series against Houston Curry continued his impressive playoff performances He averaged 24 points per game to go along with 5.9 rebounds while shooting 47.1 percent from the floor and 39.2 percent from beyond the three-point line Even at 37 years old, Curry is still one of the most clutch performers in the NBA He scored 26.8 points per game against Los Angeles in the first round He shot 42 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from three-point range Read more: Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Cryptic Post With Bucks Future In Doubt Curry will need Jimmy Butler to step up in a big way against his former team Edwards will need Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert to have a big series Fans should be treated to an incredibly entertaining and hard-fought series between two very talented teams Golden State will be going up against a younger and more athletic team but the Warriors have experience on their side Only time will tell whether or not Curry and his team's experience ends up being a positive advantage during the second-round series against the Timberwolves Game 1 is currently scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m ET on Tuesday night and will be aired on TNT but Curry and Golden State are ready to fight against a very good opponent For more NBA news and rumors, head on over to Newsweek Sports Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fair We value your input and encourage you to rate this article Newsletters in your inbox See all Edwards exacted his revenge on Doncic with the series win after Luka's Dallas Mavericks eliminated the Wolves from the 2024 Western Conference Finals.  Memories of that series still stick with Edwards, as a late-Doncic three in the series-ending Game 5 matchup had a profound impact on Edwards. He revealed the same in his latest YouTube video "When Luka hit that three to tie the game up that (expletive) was shaking so crazy That (expletive) was shaking bruh 'What the (expletive)?'"  Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic play against each other in the 2025 NBA Playoffs Earlier in the video, Edwards admits that Doncic and LeBron are arguably the two greatest closers in NBA history If he feels that way even after beating them in Game 5 it's understandable that he'd have such a strong reaction to a game-tying shot from Doncic From eliminating a legend like LeBron and a contemporary like Doncic, Edwards will now focus on adding another legend to his list of eliminations with Steph Curry and the Warriors Steph will give Edwards more body-numbing moments during their matchup but the 23-year-old Wolves guard will be ready for it all On3’s No. 3 ranked running back KJ Edwards was one of the top prospects on Colorado’s campus this past weekend. Head coach Deion Sanders and his program made an impression. “My time being in Colorado was good and the view with mountains towering the stadium which being a Texas boy you hardly see any landscape like how it is in Boulder, Colorado,” Edwards explained. “The main message was they can use me right now just because I can play any position on the field and I’m just an overall complete running back and they play their freshman kids as long as they work their butts off for a starting position.” By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms and use of my personal information described therein the pedigree Sanders and his staff have also has Edwards attention “The coaches that are there have spent many years in the league so they know what they’re talking about and understand the game of football and with Marshall Faulk coming in to play RBU will be coming to CU shortly.” For more on a big recruiting weekend at Colorado click here. This Round 2 matchup pits one of the game's all-time greats against one of the sport's brightest young stars: Stephen Curry vs. Anthony Edwards Curry and Edwards suited up as Olympic teammates with Team USA this past summer, winning a gold medal in Paris. Now, they're set to face off against each other in the NBA postseason Curry made his opinion of Edwards very clear before this second-round series between the Warriors and Timberwolves "He's playing with supreme confidence," Curry said "It's going to be a tough challenge." Edwards and the Timberwolves took down LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the No. 3 seed Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round playoff series 8.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game in Minnesota's 4-1 series win 5.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game in the Warriors' 4-3 series win over the Rockets Edwards said he took some important lessons from Curry during their time as Olympic teammates this past summer Aug 10, 2024; Paris, France; United States shooting guard Stephen Curry (4) and guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrate after defeating France in the men's basketball gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. “I think the best part about the whole thing is the practices,” Edwards said. “We played five-on-five, scrimmaging against each other, and I think the best thing that I learned was from Steph.” "... Steph just playing without the ball," he continued. "... I just be cutting, getting out the way and I get easy shots. I think I learned the most from Steph." Game 1 will tipoff at 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The Minnesota Timberwolves will be taking on the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference semifinals beginning on Tuesday After Stephen Curry and the Warriors' Game 7 win on Sunday evening the Dubs will be back in the second round for the third time in the last four seasons Meanwhile, the Wolves had been waiting around to learn their opponent since Wednesday, when they officially knocked the Los Angeles Lakers out of the playoff picture Given that they drew the seventh-seeded Golden State Minnesota will have home court advantage for this coming round which will give them a big advantage in theory The Timberwolves will also be significantly more rested than the Warriors But that's far from the most interesting storyline in this must-see TV matchup One of the most intriguing parts of the fact that these two squads will be matching up involves two of the biggest names in the series: Anthony Edwards and Draymond Green We all know about Draymond's antics on the hardwood physical player that many would argue takes things a little too far sometimes that's why Edwards will be looking forward to the matchup Anthony Edwards: “I want to play the Warriors [in the playoffs]. Wherever they at, I want to get to them.”Reporter: “Why the Warriors so much?”Edwards: “Because Draymond [Green] talks so much trash.” 🗣️👀(via @Heir_Company)pic.twitter.com/KgxnsBOnXr During an interview back in 2023 Edwards was asked what he was most looking forward to in the upcoming season His answer was that he was excited to get back to the playoffs and specifically that he would like to take on the Warriors in a playoff series "Because Draymond [Green] talks so much trash," he said This was just another example of Edwards' confidence on full display He's never going to back down from a challenge So when Ant watches the way Green talks on the hardwood Not to mention the fact that Edwards knows Draymond and Stephen Curry are the owners of four championship rings each Edwards knows how capable he is and how talented his team is but taking down those guys would have to feel like an extra bit of validation Ant has already led the way in knocking off multiple legends in the playoffs The Timberwolves sent Kevin Durant home last April and now LeBron James and Luka Doncic got the same treatment less than a week ago There's no doubt Edwards would love to add the greatest three-point shooter of all-time and his trash-talking teammate to that list © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"61","src":"62","url":"63"},{"type":"60","value":"64"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"67","url":"68"},{"type":"66","value":"69"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands He is an up-and-coming writer who specializes in the NBA as well as the NFL He is a fantasy football and basketball expert (since 2015) who has won numerous championships in Yahoo and ESPN formats He also closely follows all the teams within the organization throughout the season and offseason His personal hobbies include watching and playing sports He has been covering the league since 2017 Will currently writes about relevant stories across the NBA while specializing in coverage of his local team He has written for publications including Sports Illustrated Meanwhile, the Wolves had been waiting around to learn their opponent since Wednesday, when they officially knocked the Los Angeles Lakers out of the playoff picture Anthony Edwards: “I want to play the Warriors [in the playoffs]. Wherever they at, I want to get to them.”Reporter: “Why the Warriors so much?”Edwards: “Because Draymond [Green] talks so much trash.” 🗣️👀(via @Heir_Company)pic.twitter.com/KgxnsBOnXr During an interview back in 2023 and Kevin Durant all in their late-30s (or in James' case coupled with the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic headed to early playoff exits as of late it may be time to crown a new face of the association USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (center right) greets Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (center left) after the game at Chase Center Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn ImagesSan Antonio Spurs star big man but with the Spurs likely not in the championship picture for the next few years Anthony Edwards as the likeliest candidate to take over as the true face of the league due to his on-court killer instinct coupled with his outspoken attitude both on and off-the-court...it doesn't hurt that he's days removed from leading the Timberwolves to a five-game playoff victory over the LeBron James and Luka Doncic-led Los Angeles Lakers one member of the media (and former NBA player) has a certain three-time All-NBA First-Team player and defending NBA champion in mind USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn ImagesFormer Chicago Bulls guard turned ESPN NBA analyst Jay Williams went on 'First Take' to make the argument for Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum as being the current face of the league over who many argue to be next in line in Edwards "All I want to say is how many times has Jayson Tatum been to the Eastern Conference Finals all I want to say is how many times has Jayson Tatum been to the NBA Finals Brother could win multiple championships...and we're just going to give it to Ant [Edwards] because he has the personality and he has to come out of the Western Conference?" Jay Williams questions why Jayson Tatum isn’t considered the face of the NBA after consistently making deep playoff runs, while Anthony Edwards gets that recognition mainly because of his personality(🎥 @FirstTake ) pic.twitter.com/Qbiuo0tUv8 and is a sure-fire bet to be named to his fourth consecutive All-NBA First-Team The defending champion is leading the Celtics in points per game (26.8) as well as rebounds (8.7) COLBY FARIAColby’s decade-plus sports writing experience spans across the likes of various sports, which includes bylines at the likes of CBS and Bleacher Report. alleging they had a child born in October of 2023 Now, Ally recently took to social media to air out some more alleged details, as caught by The Neighborhood Talk on Instagram She says it would be "greatly f***ing appreciated" if the NBA superstar claims their child and also recalled finding out about her pregnancy while in Miami a lot of the allegations regarding this case are still very murky Ally D filed a lawsuit demanding child support in New York whereas Edwards countersued and said the trial should take place under Georgia's jurisdiction The Minnesota Timberwolf apparently hasn't addressed any of this publicly at press time and Descroches alleges he told her "not to be messy" with the alleged pregnancy she claims the Atlanta native hasn't seen their young child in person yet Read More: Drake Thanks Anthony Edwards For Winning Him $1 Million Bet Against Rival LeBron James For those unaware, Anthony Edwards has a one-year-old daughter named Aislynn with his girlfriend Shannon Jackson he recently shouted her out after an incredible basketball game I've been dreaming all my life for these moments But she gon' look back at it one day and see she was at the game However, Anthony Edwards has other rumored children with three other women, according to Us Weekly. These are all unclear and unresolved situations They include the aforementioned Ayesha Howard and Ally D We will see if Edwards ever responds to these rumors and allegations it seems like a somewhat private court battle Read More: Fans Try To Throw Anthony Edwards Off His Game With "Child Support" Chants Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInAutoplaySports Follow live coverage of the Knicks vs. Celtics in the NBA playoffs today the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have appeared on a second-round crash course The Celtics will host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday Three of The Athletic’s NBA writers — Jay King who has joined the Knicks beat for the playoffs — got together to answer five burning questions about the series King: The Celtics needed to adjust their style to overcome the gritty Orlando Magic Though no opponent found consistent answers for Boston’s 3-point attack during the regular season After generating at least 33 3-point attempts in each game of the regular season the Celtics fell shy of that low bar in each of the final three games against Orlando Boston found other ways to win with Jayson Tatum handing in a big series and the defense holding the Magic to 103.8 points per 100 possessions which would have easily ranked last in the league during the regular season The Celtics emerged from that series a little banged up but could benefit from nearly a week off between the end of the first round and Monday night’s second-round opener Edwards: I had questions about how the Knicks would handle a team as physical and relentless as the Detroit Pistons and I thought they carried themselves well New York didn’t play the prettiest basketball against Detroit (and neither did the Pistons) but it did rise to the occasion in terms of the intangibles The Pistons brought a fight to the Knicks and New York was tough both mentally and physically throughout the first-round series OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges were really good in defending Cade Cunningham who is as tough a cover as there was in the NBA this season Detroit doesn’t exactly have the league’s most dangerous offense but the Knicks did what they had to do to keep the Pistons from truly gaining confidence on that end of the floor Josh Hart did Josh Hart things throughout the entire series what else is there to say about his greatness at this point reminding viewers why they owned a top-five offense during the regular season They played more physically than they had all year meeting the Pistons’ confrontational energy the Knicks looked like they had just learned how to play basketball The offense would go stagnant or they wouldn’t run their first action of a possession until far later than required They would get away from Karl-Anthony Towns Talent won out against the Pistons — albeit The Knicks had more of it; they had more experience who swept New York during four regular-season matchups King: The Celtics can win in a lot of ways after needing to adopt a different style in the first round they will likely be hoping to play more like themselves again They will want to recover their 3-point volume rapid ball movement and overall offensive flow They will want to free up their supporting cast which went missing for several games against Orlando The Celtics had few issues against the Knicks during the regular season going 4-0 while making 21 3-pointers per game Tatum averaged 33.5 points across those four games on 53.5-percent shooting If he continues to dominate New York like that generating great looks for himself and others Based on how the regular season matchups went the Celtics will likely try to use him to pick on Towns But especially after the big games Tatum had the Knicks should be ready for that type of focus from Boston Expect New York head coach Tom Thibodeau to have a few new wrinkles prepared Edwards: The Knicks have to find a way to play fast consistently They were at their best in the series against the Pistons when defending and rebounding at a high level upping the pace starts with getting stops far more frequently than they did against the Celtics during the regular season they also need to be strong on the defensive glass Boston ranked 10th during the regular season with 11.4 offensive rebounds per game New York ranked 25th during the regular season with 31.8 rebounds per game — and it averaged even fewer per game (30.8) once Mitchell Robinson made his season debut on Feb The Celtics offense is too potent to allow Boston to get multiple opportunities to score The Knicks need to try to get out in the open court as often as possible Boston has too many switchable defenders who can guard straight up without help It’ll be impossible for the Knicks to create an advantage against a set-up Celtics defense without some urgency Katz: All must go right for the Knicks just for them to stand a chance They need A-plus performances from Brunson and Towns which includes figuring out how to stop the Celtics from slicing New York’s center up in pick-and-rolls They need more from Miles “Deuce” McBride than they received in the Pistons series But let’s concentrate on one smaller game within the game that the Knicks have to win: The possession battle The Celtics shoot more 3-pointers than any other team in history were 28th in 3-point attempt rate during the regular season Robinson and Hart must gobble up rebounds on both sides of the court A team that loses the 3-point game as well as the possession battle won’t survive King: I’m going to sound like Joe Mazzulla who has repeatedly stressed that even in the playoffs most games come down to the simple details the Celtics need to focus on limiting free-throw attempts and offensive rebounds Though the Knicks don’t get to the free-throw line much Boston’s defense needs to be solid against him Sheesh.) But the Celtics should do whatever they can to keep him off the line New York also has two relentless offensive rebounders in Hart and Robinson who can change games with their pursuit of misses The Celtics will have plenty of other areas to worry about but discipline in those two categories would go a long way No team in the NBA shot more 3s than the Celtics during the regular season and they ranked 10th in terms of efficiency Boston has great shooters across the board and is tremendous at playing and winning the math game This group lives in the midrange and was bottom five in 3-point attempts per game If New York can’t change the way it plays offensively or can’t limit the amount of 3s the Celtics take — it’ll need to limit dribble-drive penetration to do this — this could be a series that resembles how the regular-season meetings went between these two teams Forget about the first-round struggles against the Magic Porziņģis unlocks Boston’s most dangerous mode will need to stray far beyond the 3-point arc to close out on deep 3s will likely begin the series guarding Hart the same way the Pistons placed centers on Hart last round The strategy will allow a 7-foot-3 tower to roam into the paint How do the Knicks approach the Porziņģis problem It would take a change in mindset from Thibodeau to try it The Knicks rarely crossmatch with their centers Does the defensive-minded Mitchell Robinson become increasingly important either because he plays alongside Towns or instead of him He is considered day-to-day after missing the last three games of the first round with a strained hamstring If he plays his usual role against New York as the primary Brunson defender Holiday’s health will face a significant test Brunson might be the worst player to need to guard immediately after returning from a hamstring injury He comes off screen after screen and his defenders had better be in tip-top shape The Celtics will need to adjust if Holiday’s hamstring can’t handle all of that herky-jerky motion but could be further limited by Jaylen Brown’s banged-up knee Boston would probably want Brown to avoid such strenuous minutes Holiday’s health is critical in this matchup Brunson has called Holiday one of the toughest defenders he faces Edwards: I feel like Towns is way too good to be labeled as an “X-factor” but I think it’s very clearly him as it pertains to this specific series Towns has to consistently punish smaller players when they are guarding him A few NBA head and assistant coaches I talked to said that part of their thinking in putting smaller players on Towns is that they don’t believe he can commit to playing a bruising style throughout an entire game or series and that he’ll eventually revert to his finesse ways at some point midrange jumpers or running floaters as he did against Detroit even if he is talented enough to hit those shots here and there The Celtics’ defenders are too good and their offense is too potent New York also needs to do a good job of making sure Towns is involved in the bulk of its offensive actions he’s one of the best offensive players on the court Towns has to execute his coverages at an elite level against Boston He can’t be too slow to close-out on Porzingis on the perimeter he’s got to make sure to commit aggressively and with active he does still have to contest shots and rebound well The Knicks’ sixth man has not looked like himself since returning from a knee injury late in the regular season flinging the ball back to the perimeter instead of trying a seamless 2-pointer the one whose trademark is his lack of hesitation He scored only 23 points during the six games versus the Pistons and shot worse than 30 percent After a regular season when he was the team’s best point-of-attack defender against guards he strayed too often from shooters lining the arc He can’t make the same mistakes when he’s on Sixth Man of the Year Payton Pritchard For all the “The Knicks can’t win this series if…” hypotheticals “The Knicks can’t win this series if McBride struggles to this degree” may top them all he provides it — on both sides of the court the Knicks could use the usual version of him back and put constant pressure on Brunson throughout the series Boston isn’t perfect but the Celtics are damn close the winner of a playoff series is often the team with the fewest flaws All of the Celtics’ best players defend at a good-to-high level New York’s best closing lineup will always have two defenders with limitations the Celtics will always have at least three players on the court who can break down a defense off the dribble and create advantages That is a glaring weakness of New York’s roster this season it’s hard to generate a sustainable half-court offense over 48 minutes without multiple dribble-drive playmakers and the Knicks are lacking in that department Boston is a bad matchup for 99 percent of the NBA Regular-season results do not always point to what’s to come in the playoffs But the Knicks’ four games against the Celtics — especially the first three when Boston slaughtered them — made a wide gap between the two teams apparent (Photo of Jayson Tatum and Karl-Anthony Towns: Elsa / Getty Images) That's just how it's supposed to go," he said the sixth-seeded Timberwolves lead the series 3-1 physical Edwards in a 116-113 Game 4 win Sunday Finch said Edwards' performance in this series -- and many of his best moments -- don't surprise him much anymore "I've been with him long enough to know that doubting him is not a really good strategy," Finch said Tuesday and so sometimes he'll figure things out faster than you think he will The third-seeded Lakers, led by stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James had been the favorites in this series and a team expected to contend for a championship and our team is always the best when they play with a chip on their shoulder," Finch said "And so we just had to establish that chip on our shoulder." Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley concurred "Our motivation has been from people doubting us outside of our team," he said We weren't picked to do anything in the postseason Conley also lauded Edwards' evolution as a leader this season. Two days after the Timberwolves ended the regular season with a win against the Utah Jazz Conley said the 23-year-old Edwards stopped their practice and began to urge them to play with more effort and purpose if they wanted to beat the Lakers "Having that kind of leadership and that kind of awareness to say those types of things at his age is very important," Conley said "I think it kind of gave us a good springboard into the postseason." It never hurts to ask about the other team’s star player There are only so many game-changers available even if there’s a 0.0007 percent chance of hearing the answer you desire But when Dallas general manager Nico Harrison asked Minnesota about Anthony Edwards in mid-January starting a casual conversation about the prospect of a star-for-star swap that quickly ended when the Timberwolves showed no interest because there was only one logical way for the Mavericks do that sort of deal: by giving up their franchise centerpiece when Dallas decided to send the five-time All-Star to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis Max Christie and a first-round pick shocked the basketball world Timberwolves officials weren’t nearly as surprised as the rest of us because those bread crumbs had been dropped on their doorstep weeks before But there was another takeaway from that exchange that I first reported on in late February one that’s worth revisiting now that Minnesota is one win away from eliminating Dončić’s Lakers in their first-round series that resumes with Wednesday’s Game 5 The fact that the Timberwolves gave almost zero thought to the prospect of swapping the 23-year-old Edwards for the (then) 25-year-old Dončić speaks volumes about their level of belief in the player Edwards will become headed by president of basketball operations Tim Connelly and backed by new owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore Edwards, whose candidacy in the “future face of the league” sweepstakes is thriving whether he likes it or not has been nothing short of spectacular so far in these playoffs six-assist outing in Game 4 against the Lakers was a masterpiece And in stark contrast to the 2024 West Finals when Dončić (and Kyrie Irving) ran roughshod over the Wolves en route to their NBA Finals matchup with Boston Edwards is getting the better of this matchup this time around Shooting splits: 45.2 percent overall on 23.3 shots per game; 43.2 percent from 3-point range on 9.3 attempts per game; 82.6 percent on 5.8 free throws per game Shooting splits: 46.5 percent overall on 21.5 shots per game; 36.8 percent from 3-point range on 9.5 attempts per game; 93.5 percent on 7.8 free throws per game Beyond the numbers, though, it has been Edwards by a mile when it comes to the intangibles, too. His defense is elite, while Dončić’s is … The entertainment factor — which matters a great deal when it comes to connecting with the masses — is off the charts because of Edwards’ elite athleticism and competitiveness And after all the discussion last summer about whether the choice to trade Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks would set Minnesota back with newcomers Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo taking some time to find their way Edwards helped the Wolves evolve into a team that looks capable of making another deep run Even Edwards’ worst moment of this postseason, that R-rated comment he made to a Lakers fan during Game 1 that led to a $50,000 fine from the NBA had a nuanced subtext that was seen as a positive in some Timberwolves circles The impetus for his ire had everything to do with Minnesota big man Rudy Gobert who was being chastised by the fan when Edwards decided to step in and take over the exchange His style was distasteful and inappropriate but the choice to protect a teammate who is so routinely mocked by fans and opposing players alike (see below) was noticed and appreciated within the Timberwolves’ locker room the Timberwolves are still feeling quite bullish about Edwards being the face of their franchise — and perhaps even the league — for a long time to come Is defense impossible to play today’s spread-out NBA They’ve found the secret to putting the clamps on their opponents To see Brandin Podziemski play a massive part in Golden State’s Game 4 win over Houston on Monday night — while doing so against the backdrop of Jonathan Kuminga’s latest removal from coach Steve Kerr’s rotation — was to be reminded that the path to success in this league is often complex having a feel for the game is often the difference-maker for young players who are looking to survive and thrive Ever since the 22-year-old Podziemski was drafted 19th out of Santa Clara in 2023 the 6-foot-4 guard has found a way to click with the greats who make the Warriors machine go — most notably Steph Curry He can defend well enough to avoid being yanked off the floor while not usurping any of the superpowers from any of his aforementioned teammates is widely seen as the player with higher upside who may well go on to bigger and better things elsewhere the 22-year-old who was taken seventh in 2021 out of the (now-defunct) G League Ignite has struggled mightily to develop those traits and now finds himself at a low point in his early NBA tenure as a result He has only played in two of the four games in this series and underwhelmed in those two appearances Kuminga’s looming restricted free-agency situation this summer, which was indisputably impacted by Butler’s arrival, has been well-chronicled Warriors owner Joe Lacob told our Anthony Slater that he was still committed to keeping Kuminga but the Brooklyn Nets are widely known to be pondering the notion of wooing him away if they decide that he’s a future star Podziemski’s latest outing was a rare star turn He finished with 26 points (9 of 18 shooting; 6 of 11 from 3) while sharing the marquee with Butler (27 points The Rockets held Curry to his first quiet night of the series (17 points meaning Podziemski’s production was all the more vital But the Warriors were more than happy with what Podziemski was providing even before Game 4 as he has quietly been one of their most productive players for some time 23 (when he returned from a 12-game absence after a right abdominal injury) to the end of the regular season he averaged 14.9 points (46.9 percent shooting overall; 41.2 percent from 3 on six attempts per game) His plus-minus during that time was a team-best 6.7 (plus-227 overall “Brandin is big-time,” Kerr said after Game 4 the Butler trade elevated Podziemski’s value within their ranks we know he’s at his best when he’s a secondary play-maker playing off the weak side (and) running through the catch creating shots in the paint for himself and others,” Kerr explained we were running a lot of offense through Jimmy and that allowed Brandin to play on the other side I think he’s at his best when he can do that.” In the wake of Rick Carlisle eviscerating The Athletic’s anonymous player poll recently I have only this to say to the Indiana Pacers coach who couldn’t believe that Tyrese Haliburton had been voted as the league’s “most overrated” player: don’t kill the messenger Rick Carlisle just went OFF on the anonymous player poll that had Tyrese Haliburton as the most overrated player in the league “I want to see the faces of those guys.” pic.twitter.com/0ATomGu9Za — iPacers.com (@iPacersblog) April 23, 2025 the fact is that Haliburton received more votes than any other player from the 90 players who took part in that question (13 votes) more players answered this question this time than in any of the previous three polls we’ve published This question is always a fascinating one because it reveals truths about how some players in the league actually see some of the more high-profile players Yet because the answers are always quite varied — 33 players in all received at least one vote — the “winner” has a relatively small number of votes when our first poll was published and the Warriors’ Green was the top selection (17 percent of 47 votes) in 2023 when Atlanta’s Trae Young won it (14.8 percent of 54 votes) and last year when Gobert took the top spot (13.6 percent of 81 votes) and try to tell me there’s not a common thread between those particular names Gobert and Haliburton — routinely rub their opponents the wrong way Lord knows Haliburton was getting under Damian Lillard’s skin in Game 1 of the Pacers-Milwaukee Bucks first-round series, for example (before Lillard’s devastating Achilles tendon tear in Game 4 Watch this Game 1 video until the end and pay close to attention to just how bothered all of the Bucks were by Haliburton’s presence Haliburton is no stranger to the “haters,” as the kids say. As he and I discussed earlier this season, he has become much more adept at blocking out that kind of negative noise As for Carlisle’s claim that the results aren’t reflective of reality because not every player chose to take part in that particular question the choice to answer the question speaks to the sincerity of the answer a record 90 players out of the 158 answered who has heard “overrated” chants from the Bucks crowd ever since Carlisle’s rant appears to have used this unwelcome distinction as the latest fuel for his fire Haliburton’s scoring (15.5 points per game) and efficiency have been down through four games as he’s shooting just 40.7 percent overall and 29 percent from 3 at high volume (7.8 attempts per game) But the Pacers are still on the verge of ending the Bucks’ season for the second consecutive playoffs and moving on to a showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers That’s the sort of stuff that leads to the last laugh this time of year Sam Amick is a senior NBA writer for The Athletic. He has covered the Association for the better part of two decades while at USA Today, Sports Illustrated, AOL FanHouse and the Sacramento Bee. Follow Sam on Twitter @sam_amick Xavier Edwards Player Props: May 5, Marlins vs. DodgersData SkriveXavier Edwards will look to build on a one-hit showing in his most recent game (1-for-4). His Miami Marlins face Ben Casparius and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday at 6:40 p.m and more below to make your Xavier Edwards player prop bets Watch tonight's Marlins game on Fubo! Written by RotoWire Staff Edwards went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the A's The shortstop swiped a bag for the second straight game giving him eight steals in 10 attempts through 33 contests on the season Edwards said early in spring training that he was aiming for 60 stolen bases this year but he'll need to pick up his pace significantly to meet that goal Getting on base more often would help -- after delivering a .328 batting average and .397 OBP in his breakout 2024 Edwards has seen those marks drop to .259 and .329 to begin the current campaign the team has still been awaiting their next opponent That opponent was finally revealed Sunday night after the Golden State Warriors dominated the Houston Rockets 103-89 in a Game 7 matchup in Houston with the highly anticipated second-round clash between the Timberwolves and Warriors set to begin on Tuesday excitement is at an all-time high for a matchup filled with star-studded talent and fierce competitors One of those competitors is young Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards, who found himself trending on social media following the Warriors' win due to past comments he made about Golden State and Draymond Green in 2023 When asked who he wanted to face in the Western Conference playoffs Edwards didn’t hesitate to name the Warriors citing Draymond Green's trash-talking as his primary reason because Draymond talks so much trash," Edwards said in the 2023 interview These comments are drawing significant attention now that the two teams will face off against each other with a trip to the Western Conference Finals on the line "we coming ant man best believe," a fan said.  "I’m seated in my chair already," another fan posted.  Someone else added One more fan commented Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) talks to Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) While Draymond Green boasts a wealth of postseason experience and has won four NBA championships with Golden State doesn’t seem phased by the moment either He led the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals last season and averaged 26.8 points and 1.2 steals over the five games against the Lakers in the first round which stemmed from a remarkable showing in the fourth quarter He’s already handed postseason series losses to Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and now, he has the opportunity to do the same to Stephen Curry—an achievement that would see him defeat three of the greatest players of the past decade and beyond Ryan Edwards is aiming to walk away from his divorce from wife Mackenzie Standifer with more than $300,000 in marital property– including half of the equity from the former couple’s home that the Teen Mom dad allegedly destroyed in February 2023.  In court documents obtained by YouTuber Elle Bee detailing the soon-to-be former spouses’ proposed division of marital property it was revealed that Ryan is requesting that he be awarded a Ford F150 truck (valued at $25,000) a Harley Davidson motorcycle (valued at $15,000) and a covered trailer (valued at $7,000) The father of four is also asking that Mackenzie pay him $75,000 for tools and $100,000 for a “race car,” as well as half of the equity of their marital home which he claims to be more than $40,000.  A post shared by Mackenzie Standifer (@mackedwards95) Despite Mackenzie paying to repair the damage allegedly caused by Ryan the ‘Teen Mom’ dad is requesting that he and Mackenzie split equity of the home In addition to half of their home’s equity, Ryan is requesting that Mackenzie be awarded a Jeep Cherokee and a jet ski– the latter of which Ryan previously accused Mackenzie of selling or disposing of A post shared by Mackenzie Standifer (@mackedwards95) he also began working a “regular” job in August earning approximately $27 an hour as a diesel mechanic.  While Ryan is seemingly doing well financially, he claimed in February to be in massive debt revealing in court documents that he had $18,000 in credit card debt around $2,200 in his personal checking account (as of September 2024) and only $57.47 in a joint checking account he has with his mother He also indicated that he didn’t have a savings account or retirement plan and claimed to have debt from his 2020 and 2021 income taxes.  Ryan proposed that he and Mackenzie each take responsibility for half of the tax liability (the amount of which was not disclosed) and that he take responsibility for two Capital One credit cards– one obtained in 2017 that has a balance of $4,200 and another obtained in 2018 with a balance of $4,500 Mackenzie has not yet responded to Ryan’s requests. However, she and Ryan are due in court next week to address the case, as well as the contempt charges Ryan is trying to file on Mackenzie.  RELATED STORY: Leah Shirley Opens Up to Catelynn Lowell About Her Strained Relationship with Mom Amber Portwood: “It’s Not Fair to Blame My Dad”  Ya’ll are being AWFULLY quiet right now I’ve dealt with a POS like Ryan and it fucking SUCKS And the fact that everyone around him continues to support his bullshit it’s absolute shit to support a man treating the mother of 2 of his children this way Mack does NOT deserve this shit and neither do her babies This is exactly why when any commenter posts something like “Ryan seems to be doing super well He’s sober and seems to love his newest baby momma….” it makes me want to downvote and then throw up a little He can’t be a “good dad” to Bentley (suddenly) and the new baby… if he’s a horrible dad to his other 2 kids in between Bentley and the newest one It shows that he doesn’t care if a child is his son or daughter if only matters if he’s interested in being “nice” to their mother It’s so obvious that he “cares” about whatever kids are in front of him…when “whatever kid is in front of him” is mostly down to whatever baby-mama he’s having a relationship with at that time He can’t pretend to like whatever kid is in front of him as long as he likes their mother and knows their mother will be housing for and caring for the kid Notice how the first time a baby-mama (Mackenzie) went in for child support he counter-sued to make HER pay HIM child support! but what he did to his face own kids house is unforgivable he should owe Mackenzie for what she had to pay for the damages he caused Give her the house as she is raising your kids full time He is making way more than her and should put the kids home and safety first And this is exactly why people continue to “hate” on him and his “progress.” His path to redemption is for the show This is not a guy who is sorry about trashing his children’s home or ensuring that they have any stability He has no remorse because this is exactly who he is He has never been a good person and this just further confirms it We watched Ryan as a teen…he was an asshole We’ve seen him when he was sober…he was an asshole If Ryan had never touched a drug or drink in his entire life He’s exactly how his parents raised him to be And I’ve noticed that all of his supporters are very silent on this post he’s still got the dopehead mentality because he’s not taking accountability for all the things he’s done Other people (mostly women or even teen girls younger than him) somehow both charm him into impregnating them but then also don’t “treat him well enough” (like his mommy Jen did)…so whatever he did to “cope” with being asked to step up to any responsibility All his past Baby Mama’s wanting him to parent were “being mean” to “Poor baby Ryan who can’t possible be held accountable for the stuff he does or destroys!!” Ryan was the rare Teen Mom example of someone who had parents willing to cover for him newest baby mama to our son…it’s not that he sucks as a person…it’s just that he’s so busy with work/hanging out with us/being in rehab….” There was a little while there were Larry was done with his shit and calling Jen out on how she babies him his whole life and that that’s why he turned out like he did who also has dopehead mentality with or without hitting the pipe has a mama that does whatever she can to make sure his grown ass never has to face a real consequence and outright lies to me or whoever else for his behavior (does the same for his brother and one of his sisters but it’s the worst with him because he’s also the “baby” of the bunch) so she can’t really manipulate the legal system for him like Jen has done with Ryan but it’s still hindered him to the point that he’s incapable of being a normal This type of parenting is such an indicator for them growing up like shit that you can often predict which kids are going to end up on that path It’s the parents that never want to believe their kid is acting up at school and blame the teachers for everything even though they’re kid is a monster at home too This time next year it’s going to be the SAME story with a NEW BABY MAMA I don’t believe for one SECOND he’s going to NOW suddenly be a great father He isn’t thinking one second about how what he’s asking is going to completely destroy the children he HAS WITH MACKENZIE he just spent last week slobbering all over Bentley apologizing for “not being there” for most of his life because he was “going through stuff” but he’ll throw his other younger children into turmoil because he’s a moron Can someone maybe set him up with Jenelle They’d make a pair wouldn’t they! I’ve been drunk before and drunk texted or said something to someone and the amount of shame and regret that followed when I sobered up You didn’t just hurt your wife mentally and emotionally No matter whats gone on between you and her no matter what your drug addiction did to you then proceeded to behave like Mac is the bad guy it is disgustingly and the lack of remorse is actually scary and the way any of his people help him with it but he’s still a rotten husband and father He constantly left Maci with Bentley so he could “go out” while she was trying to study for something (I don’t remember if was GED or freshman year of college) he was so obviously terrible that a lot of us on here were like Why are you marrying someone so high he’s nodding out on the way to YOUR WEDDING!?” None of this is just “we decided to divorce amicably for the children…” It’s almost like he’s trying to erase the wife and kids he had when he was deepest in his addiction and move on with his new lady and their kids…and he’s willing to also accept very and his ex-relationship with Maci…… But whatever happened with Mackenzie and those 2 kids is too shameful for him to accept and make amends with so he’s just fighting her (and thus that whole part of his addiction life) thru the divorce courts And he’s asking for more than 50/50 BECAUSE he wants the court to somehow “prove” he didn’t destroy the family home He’s just 100% NOT doing recovery how it’s meant to be done I feel like it would be fair that he get half the value of the house but only on the value of the home after he destroyed like have a realtor price out what the house would have sold for from the police body cam and photos but prior has to pay back every cent of the cost to fix it plus the things that Mack hasn’t been able to afford to fix All these “debts” and “tax issues” can be verified very easy he could easily submit his tax forms for the last 5 years Rhine has abused the courts and will continue to Do you know if he ever put toward the house If the house is only in her name and she’s the only one who actually paid toward it… even if the house is only in one name it will be considered “marital property” This guy exemplifies what is wrong with humanity I’m in total support of Ryan and his sobriety but come on…this is just to much Give her the house so she can raise the children in a safe and stable home Rhine is too selfish to realize that it’s to his benefit for Mack to be able to financial afford things for his kids Rhine is such an AH that he would rather burn his money in front of Mack or spend years in court paying a fortune in legal fees than give Mack even an inch But he also doesn’t get why she’s not nice to him or why they have a bad co-parenting relationship if he really wants to marry Amanda as much as he claims the fast you can kiss your mommy bride that the altar for your second wedding I’ll never forget how I dropped my son off with his father one Saturday morning that just so happened to be child support day and payday where I got a bonus I’d gotten my hair done and a massage and a mani/pedi and had shopping bags in the car and just had myself an AMAZING kid free day My ex didn’t say a single word about it Now maybe he complained to his new girlfriend but he didn’t even try to bust out an “oh this is how you spend the child support?!” I could afford to treat myself because I’d taken care of everything that our son needed and my ex knew that He was probably high af and destroyed it all anyways It doesn’t matter if he’s not currently a junkie or if he apologized to Bentley after 16 years of being a deadbeat he’s still a deadbeat to half of his children He’s trash and he’ll always be and so is Maci and every person that sings his praises I love how he claims to be in “massive debt” when the amount he says that he owes can be paid off with his paycheck from being on just ONE episode of the show People who are actually in “massive debt” don’t earn $35,000 each time they’re on TV for less than an hour a few times a month Don’t insult people who *actually* have the problem he claims to have without the means to cover it (and still have money left over) like he does It’s almost like he could pay it off but he has a financial incentive to not pay it off so that in court he can legal claim all these debts… She had to pay for the repairs of that house after he destroyed it She’s had to pay the mortgage alone while also taking care of the kids alone until he was forced to pay (and that amount is so low given what he earns from MTV) of that debt is probably a direct result of his drug use Any judge worth a damn would laugh at his request and raise child support and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley’s daughter Leah has been a fixture on MTV since birth and while she didn’t initially have a say in appearing on TV the 16-year-old says the experience has “been a blessing.”  Farrah Abraham accused her former ‘Teen Mom’ co-stars of being “sad” for participating in a photoshoot celebrating the franchise’s 16th anniversary…which Farrah and her daughter Sophia were not asked to participate in News and snark about your favorite guilty pleasure reality TV shows Buy the Ashley’s Book: Inside AGT Buy The Ashley’s Teen Mom Secrets & Scandals Book Privacy Policy  Get your reality TV news and gossip sent right to your email inbox Warriors win against Houston Rockets has led them towards another challenging matchup Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Golden State in what is expected to be a blockbuster matchup fans are also looking forward to the Uber talented Stephen Curry vs One among them has had an illustrious basketball career winning it all and is slowly moving towards retirement rising talent who is projected to be the face It’s like Anthony Edwards is Steph Curry’s younger version But how does Stephen Curry and Anthony Edwards match up Stephen Curry and Anthony Edwards have taken each other 14 times in regular season games The duo has not faced each other in the postseason phase while Anthony Edwards has beaten his counterpart 6 times so far Superstars Anthony Edwards has defeated in the playoffs in the last two years:Kevin DurantDevin BookerNikola JokicLuka DoncicLebron JamesSteph Curry and Jimmy Butler next ? #WolvesBack pic.twitter.com/S1uZls8huB Also Read: 2025 NBA Playoffs Round 2- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Golden State Warriors NBA Playoffs Head-to-Head Record, Timberwolves vs. Warriors Game 1 Odds Curry also leads in various other aspects as well while Anthony Edwards has an average of 23.9 points per game in the 14 games Anthony Edwards leads Stephen Curry in only two aspects being Rebounds per game (5.3) and blocks per game (0.6) Stephen Curry lacks in the two departments This is because Anthony Edwards has that burst of energy being in his youth While the baby faced assassin has seen an overall decline in fitness which is why his game has slowed down over the recent times Both Curry and Ant man are known for their elite three point shooting The duo lead the NBA player rankings for most three points made this season Anthony Edwards ranks first with 320 three pointers while Stephen Curry is at the third spot with a close figure of 311 It is to be noted that the four time NBA champ missed significant matches due to recurrent fitness issues this season Anthony Edwards started his playoffs journey against the Lakers momentum that led the Timberwolves towards early success in the first round series the 23-year-old managed to score 15 points in 43 minutes of action Stephen Curry has had an inconsistent series against the Houston Rockets but he took over in the game 3 scoring 36 points single-handedly guiding his side to victory in the absence of Jimmy Butler Curry again erupted in game 7 with his defensive grit and late scoring He put up 22 points with an accuracy of 8-16 FG Both Stephen Curry and Anthony Edwards have been shaky at moments in the playoffs Anthony Edwards has that due to him having plenty of rest ahead of the semi-finals Stephen Curry has been tired after playing a high intensity 7 game series against the Houston Rockets the Golden State Warriors have only one full day of rest before they hit the court again Curry is expected to struggle against Anthony Edwards’ athleticism both Timberwolves and Warriors are top sides and sidelining a player or a team over rest is not exactly right Given Warrior’s late surge against the general expectation in game 7 in in-depth analysis (breaking down numbers and converting them into reader-friendly content) I got into the sports media industry while looking for an entry into the media field and since entry without majoring in the subject was difficult while majoring in International Relations on one side I also love covering Sports as part of the journey as a young Journalist.Message to Readers: Keep reading I promise I 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betting COPYRIGHT © 2025 - THE PLAYOFFS - SHARE THE PASSION FOR SPORTS AND BETTING The Game 5 victory over the Lakers is the latest example of Wolves winning despite Edwards shooting cold; imagine their ceiling if he becomes reliable offensively If the Timberwolves are to advance to a second consecutive Western Conference finals they will need Anthony Edwards to shoot like a star While it is certainly possible that Edwards’ best will be needed for the Wolves to win he hasn’t been at his best in the Wolves’ past two series-clinching victories Thursday night against the Lakers in Los Angeles, the Wolves ended their first-round series in five games with a 103-96 victory 0-for-11 from the three-point line and 5-for-8 from the free-throw line eight assists and three steals with zero turnovers and strong defense Edwards went 6-for-24 from the field and 2-for-10 from the three-point line seven assists and two steals with only one turnover while helping the Wolves’ defense frustrate the Nuggets Edwards is a remarkably accomplished and talented player He’s also unique for a player considered in the running to become the future face of the NBA in that his signature victories have not featured big shotmaking the defining aspect of so many legends’ careers we tell him to keep shooting it,” Wolves coach Chris Finch said I’ll just tell him to get to other parts of his game but certainly stay ready to knock down shots Nobody shot the ball particularly well the other day and we were still able to win that they can do other things to win games.” What happens to the Wolves’ ceiling and Edwards’ status if he becomes reliable offensively He began his playoff career by scoring 36 points at the age of 20 at Memphis He has scored 40 or more points five times in a playoff game “We know he’s making the right plays,” Wolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker said “And his spirit and his energy never dropped That’s something that he does night in and night out `I went 0-for-11.’ One thing that I can appreciate about it is that he’ll be the first one to tell you He knows that he’s still going to be Ant Man “They are putting two on the ball to get it out of his hands,” Randle said of the defensive play against Edwards. “We talk about it, but it’s more of an understanding of what the game is calling for, and how to best help him. I mean, he just makes the game so easy for us because he pulls in so much gravity, so much attention. “I said it from the beginning, he has a chance to be one of the greatest players to touch a basketball. So it’s like, `How can I help maximize his talent and make the game easier for him?’ ” Jim Souhan is a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune. He has worked at the paper since 1990, previously covering the Twins and Vikings. transferred to Kansas State last Wednesday The program made the deal official Monday morning Officially a Wildcat.Welcome to K-State, @AntonioMartinJ3 #EMAW👌 pic.twitter.com/xZY0hzak61 Martin rushed for 1,228 yards and 11 touchdowns with the Lions last season He is expected to aid running back Dylan Edwards to complement he and quarterback Avery Johnson in the rushing game FORMER K-STATE'S DJ GIDDENS DUBBED COLTS' BEST VALUE PICK Many are excited to see former Kansas State running back DJ Giddens on the Indianapolis Colts Among that group is ESPN analyst Paul Bretl who highlighted Giddens' play style to aid their lack of running back depth The article wrote: "We recently went through the exercise of seeing where each Colts' draft pick was selected compared to their consensus big board ranking and Giddens was the best value selection in that regard Giddens proved to be a big-play threat at Kansas State He can provide a needed production boost from the backup running back role." The Colts would ideally pair the former Wildcat with Pro Bowl rusher Jonathan Taylor 8 rushing unit last year but got minimal production outside Taylor Giddens had 1,343 rushing yards and seven touchdowns last season with 21 receptions for 258 yards and one touchdown ESPN Writer Pegs DJ Giddens As Perfect Match For Indianapolis Colts CFB Analyst Has Staggering Criticism Of Will Howard's Title Run K-State Newcomers JB Nelson, Terrence Enos Jr. Competing For Starting Jobs Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Kansas State Wildcats on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant JAYDEN ARMANTJayden is a journalism school graduate of Howard University. He was the 2024 recipient of the Terez Paylor scholarship award. He previously worked at the Orlando Sentinel. 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Cue Edwards pulling out of his garage in a Lamborghini and saying off-screen he wanted to "cook LeBron one-on-one." 8.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists in five games against the Lakers when Minnesota went up 3-1 and took firm control of the series He may not want to end his career with a first-round exit With a full offseason to fill out the supporting cast around James and Luka Dončić Los Angeles figures to be stronger a year from now But this postseason was another reminder the 21-time All-Star can't play forever Calling anybody the "next LeBron" or anointing someone as an heir apparent is too high a burden to place onto one player Edwards at least has the talent and swagger to help fill the vacuum that gets created when James retires from the NBA 2025 at her home surrounded by her husband Jeff and her family and friends Mary’s Hospital to Phyllis and Keith Edwards After graduating from Jackson High School in 2002 she began her pursuit of a Psychology degree at the University of Georgia with the ultimate goal of educating and enriching youth as a teacher With her degree from her beloved UGA achieved in 2007; along with a Masters in Education from Piedmont College in 2012 Emily held a 13 year teaching tenure with the Jackson County School System at South Jackson Elementary She will be remembered for her unwavering dedication not only to her students but also to her colleagues who were also some of her closest friends Emily had the gift of connecting with her students where they felt the love and support of being in her family However that also came with the expectation of being stalwarts inside and outside of the classroom She achieved this personal high grade with countless number of her pupils who are now furthering their education at the college level All those students should know they will forever have their Guardian Angel Emily by their sides as they enter the workplace and the other challenges of adult life Much like her tenacity towards quality teaching she was steadfast in her belief of the Holy Father This devotion was a constant aid to her and those around her in her fight against cancer during the last 18 months She was filled with grace and vigor to the very end which was displayed in her earning a Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction in April 2025 from Kennesaw State University Emily was also extremely loyal in her love of the Georgia Bulldogs it led to her meeting the love of her life 2018 surrounded by loving friends and family in the Golden Isles of Georgia The life of a spouse of a play-by-play announcer required nights and weekends being apart from her husband Nothing gave her more pride and joy than hearing his voice painting the picture for the Bulldog Nation along with their adored canine children Albus and Hermie loved spending any opportunity they could on St the enchanting marshes of Glynn and the Atlantic Ocean provided a sanctuary where their special bond grew stronger with every visit They also never missed the opportunity to hit their favorite eateries like Frederica House Mallery Street Cafe and Bennie’s Red Barn when they kicking and screaming had to head back to Athens Emily’s equal love of Jeff was her younger sister Jenny (Tolley) She cherished all the time they had together and was especially proud of Jenny’s pursuit and achievement of becoming a nurse and then advancing to a nurse practitioner When Jenny and her husband Spencer gave birth to Edward Theodore “Teddy” on March 18 no one beamed more than Emily when gazing into the beautiful blue eyes of her nephew It’s Emily’s hope that Jenny and Spencer will always remind Teddy that his Guardian Angel Aunt Emily is forever by his side Emily is survived by husband Jeff of Athens her sister Jenny (Spencer) Tolley and her nephew Teddy of Athens her mother-in-law Frances Dantzler of Statesboro and father-in-law Marion (Patti) Dantzler of Conneaut Lake The family extends their heartful thanks to all of Emily’s friends that provided so much love and support She adored all of you and fully expects you to take care of her beloved Jeff A celebration of life service will be held at Athens First United Methodist Church at 2 p.m 2025 with a reception to follow in Athens First UMC’s Hancock Hall In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Three Dog Night Rescue: Three Dog Night Rescue Wishlist a longtime friend and teammate of Aaliyah Edwards sees a bright future in the second-year forward In breaking down Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards’ game, few are more qualified to weigh in than Merissah Russell The five-year Louisville product is a member of the informal sisterhood of elite Canadian hoopers Russell is one of Aaliyah Edwards’ closest friends The two shared the court as members of Canada’s national team from the youth ranks all the way through recent appearances at the senior level in the FIBA AmeriCup “I first met Aaliyah when we were both 13 or 14 years old,” Russell said played against each other throughout high school played with each other for the national team.” Russell recalls first meeting Edwards in the back of a coach’s car traveling across the Canadian province of Ontario Making a trip from Russell’s native Ottawa to Toronto they stopped to pick up Edwards in Kingston along the way Edwards was initially more quiet and reserved but quickly warmed up to Russell’s more outgoing personality and the two have been inseparable ever since Their paths have been intertwined both on and off the court since that car ride, and they even had a chance to face off in college; Edwards’ UConn Huskies rocked Russell’s Louisville Cardinals to the tune of 22 points and seven rebounds from Edwards Russell has always seen something special in Edwards but considering Russell’s decade-long role as an ancillary figure in Edwards’ basketball journey her up-close-and-personal analysis is incredibly valuable “She has a motor like nobody else I’ve ever seen.” Russell sees Edwards’ potential two-way switchability as the bedrock of what is sure to be a long WNBA career “She’s a matchup nightmare because she’s so versatile at whatever position she’s playing,” Russell said Edwards is already a switchable defender with a lot of room to grow and her improving jumpshot combined with her physical post play give her a deep bag of tricks on offense Edwards was a spot-starter and role player averaging 7.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game She attempted just seven total three-pointers the entire season and missed all seven specifically in the league’s midseason one-on-one tournament Edwards matched up with two-time WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart one of the most daunting two-way forces in the world Edwards opened with a stop before running out to the three point line jab-stepping a couple of times and draining a three surpassing her career WNBA three-point output on her first attempt Edwards rumbled all the way to the tournament final before falling to Napheesa Collier Russell is currently training with Hall of Fame nominee Tremaine Dalton and trying to launch a WNBA career of her own. Dalton, a world-renowned one-on-one trainer, happens to be another of Edwards’ biggest fans and has a running joke with her about a future matchup A post shared by Tremaine P. Dalton (@tremainedalton) sees Edwards’ run through the tournament as both a manifestation of her overall improvement and a proof of concept for the “unicorn” label she bestowed upon her friend Russell thinks Edwards’ newly-displayed bag will translate seamlessly to five-on-five a point worth noting considering Russell herself is using one-on-one training as a means to kickstart a professional career “[One-on-one is] when you get to kind of test out your skills against the best,” Russell said “She has the space to do so with the Mystics She can take over that team as well and be a leader in that team and a stat stuffer as well.” Last season Edwards ranked seventh on the Mystics in minutes played per game four of the six players ahead of her in that metric — Ariel Atkins Julie Vanloo and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough — are all on other teams Edwards is positioned for a massive second-year jump in Washington with more shots to go around and a new youth movement underway (two of the top four picks in this year’s draft will be sharing the court with Edwards for much of the season) Edwards is uniquely set up for success in the WNBA Her ties to UConn award her a built-in level of celebrity in the women’s hoops world 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers and future top pick Azzi Fudd If she can marry her tangible on-court improvements to her burgeoning celebrity Edwards could be one of the WNBA’s next big stars A post shared by Just Women’s Sports (@justwomenssports)