The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Edwards

LOS ANGELES — The Timberwolves traded five players, four future first-round picks and included another pick swap when they dealt for Rudy Gobert, the center who was going to elevate their defense and alleviate their issues rebounding, especially in the playoffs.

MINNEAPOLIS — Just over four minutes remained in the second quarter of the Timberwolves' game against New Orleans on Sunday at Target Center.

AUSTIN, Texas — In order to keep their chances of a top-eight finish in the Western Conference alive, the Timberwolves needed to overcome one of their biggest flaws — an inability to beat teams at the bottom of the standings.

DETROIT — It turns out Spencer Dinwiddie was right.

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards does not have an answer.

The Lakers' recent surge continued on Friday with an impressive 123-111 win over the Timberwolves.

Here's all you need to know ahead of Friday's Lakers versus Timberwolves game.

MINNEAPOLIS — He didn't ride into Target Center on a white horse Wednesday night, though Karl-Anthony Towns' introduction with the starting lineup carried a theatrical flair befitting his loooooooong-awaited return.

MINNEAPOLIS — Another turn of the wheel in the Timberwolves' recent injury drama came Tuesday as fans were teased with the prospect that Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards might both play in Wednesday night's home game against the Hawks — only for coach Chris Finch to throw water on that…

NEW YORK – To keep their playoff hopes alive, the Timberwolves are going to need to punch above their weight class, given the team they have on the floor without Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns.

The 21-year-old sprained his ankle during Friday’s loss to the Bulls.