The Minnesota Timberwolves have been making noise this season, largely thanks to the electric play of Anthony Edwards. But in their recent matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers, the conversation shifted away from trade rumors and All-Star snubs-and onto a fourth-quarter scuffle that stole the spotlight.
The Clippers came out on top in this one, cruising to a 115-96 win that keeps their playoff hopes trending in the right direction. But the game’s biggest flashpoint came late, when tensions boiled over between Julius Randle and Kris Dunn.
What started as a heated exchange quickly escalated into a physical altercation. Before teammates or officials could step in, both players were throwing hands in a scene that had fans and broadcasters scrambling to make sense of what just happened.
Officials acted swiftly-Dunn was ejected from the game, while Randle was hit with a technical foul but allowed to remain on the floor. The incident added a layer of intensity to an otherwise one-sided game, and it's likely the league office will take a closer look at the altercation in the coming days.
Off the court, Randle made headlines for a different reason-his vocal support of Anthony Edwards, who was surprisingly left out of the 2026 NBA All-Star starting lineup. Edwards has been putting up MVP-caliber numbers this season: 29.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Those are the kind of stats that usually lock in a starting spot, yet somehow, Edwards didn’t make the cut.
Randle didn’t hold back on social media, posting, “AE5 a starter everyday of the week stop playing! Put his name in that MVP convo too. Did yall witness last game 🤯🤯” It’s a sentiment a lot of fans share-Edwards has been a force this season, and his omission from the starting five raised more than a few eyebrows.
As the Timberwolves continue to chase postseason success, and with Edwards playing at an elite level, there’s no shortage of intrigue surrounding this team. Whether it's trade buzz, on-court fireworks, or All-Star debates, Minnesota is right in the thick of the NBA conversation-and they’re not going away anytime soon.