Anthony Edwards eyes MVP candidacy after Minnesota Timberwolves roster changes

Anthony Edwards enters the upcoming season aiming for MVP consideration after missing the ballot last year due to the league’s 65-game participation requirement. Despite posting career highs with 28.8 points per game on 48.9 percent shooting, the Minnesota Timberwolves guard appeared in only 61 games. To bolster the lineup, the team acquired LaMelo Ball in a four-team trade this July, a move designed to alleviate the playmaking burden on Edwards. The team also re-signed Jonathan Kuminga and added Trey Lyles following his tenure with Real Madrid. While Donte DiVincenzo remains sidelined recovering from an Achilles injury, the team’s new rotation is expected to provide Edwards with improved spacing. Sustaining a high level of play while remaining healthy will be necessary for Edwards to challenge contenders like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić for league honors.

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