Canis Hoopus Jan 14, 2021
What Anthony Edwards Can Do To Improve
Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports Former No.1 overall pick Anthony Edwards has played less than one full month of basketball games. Let’s read too much into what we’ve seen so far. The unknown is what makes high draft picks exciting and concerning. That is especially true for the 2020 NBA draft class. Not only are these guys teenagers, they went nine months without playing basketball. There was no summer league, months of workouts, or a full training camp to help acclimate them to the league. Before they learned all their teammates’ names, they were putting their...
Dunking with Wolves Jan 12, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves Roundup: Anthony Edwards, G League Draft
John Hollinger took a look at Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards’ first 10 games of his career. Also, the Iowa Wolves drafted former New York Knicks guard Allonzo Trier. The Minnesota Timberwolves have the league’s leading rookie scorer in Anthony Edwards. Unfortunately, that isn’t the only metric that players are judged by. The Athletic’s John […] Minnesota Timberwolves Roundup: Anthony Edwards, G League Draft - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Canis Hoopus Jan 12, 2021
Dane Moore NBA Podcast: Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman NBA Film Review
Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Ten games into the NBA careers of Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards, Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball and Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman felt like a good time to dive into the film of the top-3 picks’ early NBA impact. Where their college film has translated and what has been surprising in their new environments. Will DeBerg, who coaches at the University of St. Thomas and joined me this summer during my draft preview series, joins the pod today to review the film of Edwards, Ball and Wiseman. (If you...
ClutchPoints Jan 10, 2021
VIDEO: Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards commits rookie blunder in OT loss
Growing pains are part of NBA rookie’s life. Minnesota Timberwolves no. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards just experienced that in their heartbreaking 125-122 overtime defeat to the San Antonio Spurs. Down by three points, the Timberwolves had the possession with just 11 seconds remaining in the extra session. After Ricky Rubio passed the ball to […] The post VIDEO: Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards commits rookie blunder in OT loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 8, 2021
VIDEO: Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards skies for monster slam
The Minnesota Timberwolves were blown out by the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, with the matchup ending in a 135-117 win in favor of Portland. A bit of a bright spot for the Wolves, however, was the tremendous performance of first overall pick Anthony Edwards, who also produced one of the plays of the night. […] The post VIDEO: Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards skies for monster slam appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Canis Hoopus Jan 7, 2021
Anthony Edwards’ Early Season Returns
Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Let’s look back at Ant-Man’s first handful of games to truly see if he’s been A1 from Day 1. To say I was cautiously optimistic on draft night would be a generous interpretation of how I felt after the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards first overall. It was relatively clear to me that Edwards had the highest ceiling in this draft. The raw talent was never a concern for me. What tormented me, however, were the ghosts of Timberwolves’ past. At 6’5 and 225 pounds, Edwards’s combination of size, skill, and...
ClutchPoints Jan 6, 2021
VIDEO: Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards hits head on backboard for poster dunk on Nikola Jokic
Anthony Edwards just put Nikola Jokic on a filthy poster. The Minnesota Timberwolves rookie pick just landed the first legitimate highlight of his freshman season, as he climbed all the way up to throw down a monster jam in the third quarter of their Tuesday night game against the Denver Nuggets. Check out the 19-year-old’s […] The post VIDEO: Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards hits head on backboard for poster dunk on Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Jan 5, 2021
Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards' game praised despite modest stat line
Wolves coach Ryan Saunders told Anthony Edwards that Sunday's effort against Denver — when he had only five points and four assists — was his best NBA performance.
ClutchPoints Jan 5, 2021
Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards receiving high praise from Ryan Saunders
Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards is not exactly asserting himself as a standard bearer for No. 1 overall picks, but he is earning the praise of head coach Ryan Saunders. Saunders said Tuesday he gives Edwards high marks for his basketball IQ, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Anthony Edwards: Im smarter than a lot […] The post Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards receiving high praise from Ryan Saunders appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 1, 2021
VIDEO: Wizards star Bradley Beal rocks the baby after dominating rookie Anthony Edwards
The Washington Wizards finally secured their first win of the season on Friday, as they made easy work of a shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves side, 130-109. All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal came out with an eye-popping performance for D.C, and it prompted a familiar celebration from the 27-year-old at one point in the contest. Beal showed […] The post VIDEO: Wizards star Bradley Beal rocks the baby after dominating rookie Anthony Edwards appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Canis Hoopus Dec 29, 2020
Timberwolves Film Room: Anthony Edwards And Attacking The Rim
Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports Breaking down a vital part of the rookie’s opening three NBA outings. Through three regular season games, the Minnesota Timberwolves haven’t failed to live up to their usual roller coaster ride of expectations. So far, they’ve provided a banquet of emotions; blending the tender meats of an opening night comeback win over the Detroit Pistons with the sweet dessert of a rollicking underdog triumph over the Utah Jazz. However, in true Wolves fashion, they had to mix in some Brussels sprouts, those coming in the form of the 36-point...
Hoops Habit Dec 27, 2020
Minnesota Timberwolves: Concerns about Anthony Edwards may have been overblown
Anthony Edwards was a widely-panned No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft for the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he’s already putting some concerns to rest. The Minnesota Timberwolves had the first overall pick in this year’s draft after winning the lottery, but of all the teams with top picks, they seemed like the poorest fit […] Minnesota Timberwolves: Concerns about Anthony Edwards may have been overblown - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
ClutchPoints Dec 27, 2020
Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards’ perfect response after schooling Rudy Gobert
Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Anthony Edwards was unfazed when he found himself being guarded by Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert in transition during the first quarter of their game. After the game, the 2020 top overall pick also shed light on his thoughts after he successfully scored a bucket against one of the league’s best defenders. […] The post Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards’ perfect response after schooling Rudy Gobert appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Canis Hoopus Dec 27, 2020
Paynt Points: Good And Bad From Win Over Utah
Wolves win! Wolves win! The Minnesota Timberwolves have won yet again, with a 116-109 victory over the Utah Jazz. Happy Holidays, folks. After such a long layoff, it’s been therapeutic to just watch our favorite team out there on the hardwood, but watching them start the season with two consecutive wins has been unfathomably fun. In this post-game edition of Paynt Points, Host Jake Paynting is joined by Canis Hoopus Contributor Jack Borman to discuss the best and worst bits of what was an exciting win. Whether it was the rampaging Anthony Edwards, the strange power forward...
ClutchPoints Dec 24, 2020
Video: Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards hilariously promises he would dominate in any sport
Aside from talent and skill, an athlete would also need a healthy dose of self-belief in order to succeed at the highest levels of competition in any sport. Minnesota Timberwolves rookie and 2020 first overall pick Anthony Edwards has proven that he is brimming with talent, and in a recent interview, he showed that he […] The post Video: Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards hilariously promises he would dominate in any sport appeared first on ClutchPoints.
