Anthony Edwards' future is quietly becoming Minnesota's biggest concern

Anthony Edwards just finished the best scoring season in Minnesota Timberwolves franchise history. He averaged 28.8 points per game during the regular season and then watched his team lose in six games to the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 2026 playoffs.

The third straight postseason exit, progressively earlier each year, has the front office sitting with a fear they haven't publicly addressed.

Timberwolves insider Darren Wolfson laid it out on the Flagrant Howls podcast:

"But it's about satisfying Ant. The fear is that at some point, does Ant, through his representation, Bill Duffy and others, signal a desire to be elsewhere? We are nowhere near that point, but the fear is there."

Edwards put up 23.7 points, five rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game against the Spurs on 46.9% shooting. He was carrying most of the load as Minnesota's supporting cast came up short in the series.

After the loss, Edwards made a pointed comment publicly. He identified Victor Wembanyama as the face of the NBA, a statement that speaks volumes about where the Wolves stand relative to contenders.

“They've got Wemby. He's supposed to be the face of the league, so I've always gotta get up for that one.”
When reporters pressed him further about taking the "face of the NBA" title for himself, he simply replied: “Victor can have it.”

Minnesota reached back-to-back Western Conference Finals in 2024 and 2025. Losing in the second round this year, while Wembanyama played through limited minutes, reinforced the sense that the roster has hit a ceiling.

Edwards is under contract through 2028-29 on a five-year, $244.6 million deal. He is eligible for an extension this offseason, but is not expected to accept it.

Minnesota is expected to pursue a major roster addition this summer. According to reports, Giannis Antetokounmpo tops the organization's wishlist. The team had previously been linked to Antetokounmpo ahead of the February trade deadline without a deal materializing.

Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and Jaden McDaniels are all on significant contracts, limiting flexibility. The front office knows that if another offseason passes without meaningful improvement, the question Wolfson raised will only become harder to dismiss.

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