Anthony Edwards may be set up for a bigger haul of easy points this season, and the Timberwolves’ new-look roster is a big reason why.
The clearest boost comes from LaMelo Ball, who gives Edwards the kind of playmaking partner he has never really had in a starting backcourt. Ball’s passing should free Edwards up for more catch-and-shoot 3s, an area where he already thrives. And if the offense gets moving the way it should, Edwards could see more of those clean looks turn into a jump in scoring next season - even enough to put him in the mix for a scoring title in 2026-27.
Just as important, the Wolves appear built to run. Edwards should get more transition chances, and that matters because Minnesota’s starting group - with Edwards, Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Jonathan Kuminga - has the kind of athleticism that can turn a rebound into a fast break in a hurry. There’s no obvious reason to slow it down, especially after last season’s lineup often operated without a true starting point guard and with Julius Randle sometimes dragging the pace.
The numbers show how much room there is for Edwards to grow there. Last season, he averaged 2.8 field-goal attempts and 3.8 points per game in transition.
His 48 dunk attempts were the fewest of his six-year career. Even so, he still posted career-best shooting percentages inside and outside the arc, including 55.4 percent on 2-pointers.
More easy baskets should only help those numbers climb.
Edwards has not always had the kind of setup that makes life easier on the break. Mike Conley was a steady presence with the starters, but the athleticism piece is different now. This version of Minnesota is built to push.
That’s not just a starter story, either. The bench has Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland - the “Twin Turbos” for a reason - along with Terrence Shannon Jr., all of whom are comfortable getting out in transition. Joan Beringer also runs better than most centers in the league and is expected to take on a bigger role than he had as a rookie.
Put it all together, and Minnesota looks like a team that should be near the top of anyone’s League Pass list. For Edwards, it means more chances to show off that elite athleticism and pile up easy buckets. His scoring average has increased every season of his career, and there’s a real path for that trend to continue in 2026-27.
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