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The Minnesota Timberwolves have suffered a sharp fall from grace after a Western Conference Finals appearance last season, currently possessing a 21-20 record and placed as the No. 9 seed in a loaded conference.
In the midst of their struggles, Minnesota's superstar Anthony Edwards has provided MVP-level contributions for a franchise currently fighting for a spot in the Play-In Tournament.
At just 23 years old, Edwards is averaging a career-best 26.1 points and 5.8 rebounds while knocking down a ridiculous 42.9% of his 9.9 three-point attempts, reinventing himself as a distance shooter. While Edwards has ascended to new heights as an uber-consistent scorer, Minnesota's inconsistencies as a collective have led to a mediocre season.
Due to these recent events, Edwards' reported agitation with his current situation has become a widely recognized factor regarding Minnesota's future plans. This could lead to fellow Western Conference titans keeping an eye on his availability for the foreseeable future.
"Members of rival front offices are beginning to keep an eye on the Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards due to their struggles and Edwards' frustrations," shared ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel via Twitter/X on Friday afternoon.
"While he won't be traded now or in the offseason, a sense of urgency is beginning to present itself in Minneapolis."
With Edwards' dissatisfaction in Minnesota becoming noticed in league circles, it's possible that the Houston Rockets could be keeping tabs on the young star's happiness with his current organization for years to come.
Minnesota is surely not ready to part with Edwards, but a team like Houston could eventually make a run at the two-time All-Star by offering up a package including their most valued young prospects and draft picks.
As the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference sporting a 28-14 record, the youthful Rockets have risen at an accelerated pace, possibly leading to the team splurging in a trade by offering prospects like Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore or Tari Eason along with first-round draft capital in order to land Edwards.
It's clear that Edwards' main prerogative is to compete for a title, with his larger-than-life personality already drawing countless comparisons to a certain legendary shooting guard from the Chicago Bulls.
If Minnesota is unable to surround Edwards with the right pieces in the next few seasons, Houston could appear as a potential landing spot.
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