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Timberwolves' Chris Finch encourages LaMelo Ball after Edwards' surgery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Timberwolves' Chris Finch encourages LaMelo Ball after Edwards' surgery

Summary

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch communicated with LaMelo Ball following the announcement that Anthony Edwards will undergo surgery, sidelining him for several months. Finch emphasized the need for Ball to adopt a more aggressive playing style in Edwards' absence. Since the injury, Ball has averaged 19.7 points per game with a 61% true shooting percentage. The Timberwolves hold a 4-2 record during this time and are set to begin a franchise-record eight-game homestand against the Utah Jazz.

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Status Watch

•Anthony Edwards to undergo surgery, out for multiple months.
•LaMelo Ball averaged 19.7 points per game since Edwards' injury.
•Timberwolves are 4-2 without Edwards so far.
•Team begins eight-game homestand against the Utah Jazz.

Latest Updates

1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves’ Chris Finch reveals request to LaMelo Ball after Anthony Edwards injury

What they're saying

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MINNEAPOLIS — After the stunning news that Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards would undergo surgery that would knock him out for multiple months , head coach Chris Finch said one of the first things he checked off his list was speaking with newly acquired guard LaMelo Ball. “When Anthony went down, one of the first things — we went to […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch reveals request to LaMelo Ball after Anthony Edwards injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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