After missing the NBA Finals in 2024‑2025, the Minnesota Timberwolves were ousted by the San Antonio Spurs in six games this year, while the Oklahoma City Thunder and Spurs also made deep postseason runs before the New York Knicks captured the championship. Minnesota is rebuilding, pulling off a blockbuster trade for La Melo Ball and pairing him with Anthony Edwards to form a new backcourt.

Edwards, who spent pre‑season workouts in France and organized a tour of Paris landmarks, says the Timberwolves can now beat both the Thunder and Spurs. He carried Minnesota offensively last season, averaging 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 61 games, and will retain his style with Ball alongside.

The roster changed heavily: Julius Randle moved to Brooklyn, Mike Conley joined Boston, Kyle Anderson signed with Toronto, and veteran floor spacer Trey Lyles arrived. Minnesota also re‑signed Ayo Dosunmu and Jaylen Clark, and keeps Rudy Gobert, Jaden Mc Daniels, Terrence Shannon Jr. and others. The team hopes chemistry will precede championship talk, focusing on “step by step” building.

With the Thunder hungry after a missed title and the Spurs peaking behind Victor Wembanyama, Edwards remains focused on gelling the new pieces rather than immediate finals talk.