Kendrick Perkins names Anthony Edwards most pressured player for upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Kendrick Perkins ranks Anthony Edwards at the top of his list of NBA players under pressure ahead of the 2026-27 season. Edwards, who has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves since 2020, faces heightened expectations following a retooled roster and past playoff performances. Despite leading Minnesota to the Western Conference Finals in 2024 and 2025, Perkins notes that Edwards must learn from his absence from the All-NBA team last year. The Timberwolves' preseason begins on October 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks, with the regular season opener set for October 21 against the Miami Heat.
- •Kendrick Perkins lists Edwards as the player under the most pressure in the NBA.
- •Edwards will play alongside LaMelo Ball after a roster overhaul.
- •Minnesota finished the last season with a 49-33 record and made the playoffs.
- •The Timberwolves begin preseason on October 5 against the Bucks.
- •The regular season opener is scheduled for October 21 against the Heat.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves news: Why Anthony Edwards tops Kendrick Perkins' under pressure list
"Anthony Edwards has a major responsibility on his hands going into the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2026-27 campaign . Former player Kendrick Perkins certainly has high expectations for the superstar. Edwards has been playing in the NBA since 2020, rising up the ranks to become one of the best players in the entire league. He has elevated Minnesota to […] The post Timberwolves news: Why Anthony Edwards tops Kendrick Perkins' under pressure list appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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