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LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards duo praised by Bam Adebayo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards duo praised by Bam Adebayo

Summary

LaMelo Ball's recent trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves has forged an anticipated partnership with Anthony Edwards. Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat has endorsed the duo over Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves during a podcast appearance. Adebayo believes Ball and Edwards can revitalize the Timberwolves, who aim to advance past prior playoff disappointments. As the preseason progresses, their performance will be closely monitored for potential impact on the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota Timberwolves from Charlotte Hornets.
•Ball and Anthony Edwards expected to elevate team performance.
•Bam Adebayo supports Ball-Edwards duo over Lakers' pair.
•Minnesota seeks to break playoff pattern of disappointing exits.

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4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball duo earns Bam Adebayo stamp of approval over Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

What they're saying

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LaMelo Ball’s blockbuster trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves has resulted in him forming one of the NBA’s most exciting duos with Anthony Edwards. The two young superstars are largely expected to take Minnesota to the next level after a series of disappointing playoff exits in recent seasons. Now, none other than the Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball duo earns Bam Adebayo stamp of approval over Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves appeared first on Clutc
— Yahoo Sports

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