Timberwolves struggle offensively as Edwards faces extended absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 5:53 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves are facing challenges early in the 2026-27 NBA season, winning three of their first four games. LaMelo Ball's arrival has bolstered the team's offense, but Anthony Edwards will be out for up to two months after knee surgery, raising concerns. In their last two games leading into the NBA Cup match against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Timberwolves have lost consecutively. Despite an overall strong defensive rating, Rudy Gobert's offensive struggles are becoming evident, as he averages 6.6 points per game with low shooting efficiency, including an unsuccessful scoring streak.
- •Timberwolves have won three of four games this season.
- •Anthony Edwards is sidelined for up to two months after knee surgery.
- •Rudy Gobert averaging 6.6 points with poor shooting performance.
- •Team lost two straight games before facing the Clippers.
- •Timberwolves rank second in defensive rating despite offensive concerns.
- 5:53 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances
"It’s hard to deny that the Minnesota Timberwolves have looked good in the early goings of the 2026-27 season. The addition of LaMelo Ball has worked as intended, with Ball coming in to enable a more high-octane offensive system for the Timberwolves. They also finally have the floor general they’ve sorely needed these past few seasons, freeing up […] The post Timberwolves’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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