Anthony Edwards has the full belief of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The No. 1 overall draft pick in the 2020 NBA Draft has signed a five-year rookie designated maximum contract extension at a total of $260 million. Edwards’ agents Bill Duffy and Joe Branch of WME Sports confirmed the deal.
Last season, Edwards averaged 24.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in his third NBA season. Team president of basketball operations Tim Connelly plans to build the franchise around Edwards.
According to ESPN Stats & Information, Edwards is the only player with 1,5000 points and 100 steals in each of the past two seasons.
Edwards joins Tyrese Haliburton, LaMelo Ball, and Desmond Bane as draft class members to get the max contract.
Anthony Edwards is the latest 2020 NBA Draft pick to sign a large extension. Last week it was reported that LaMelo Ball was signing a five-year extension with the Charlotte Hornets. Now, the number one pick of that draft will be doing the same. Edwards has reportedly signed a five-year deal worth $207 million to keep his talents in Minnesota. The franchise has long believed that Edwards is the key piece to building a potential competitor. The contract extension is just another step in the trust of Edwards and the franchise.
However, the number on the contract might raise a few eyebrows. As Edwards and Ball have shared a friendly rivalry since their draft night. The Minnesota star was very vocal when losing out on the Rookie of the Year Award to Ball a few seasons ago. Now it seems he will also be looking at a smaller extension than Ball. The Hornets guard landed a $260 million deal, whereas Edwards’ is just slightly smaller. While it may not seem like much to those of us that will never see $200 million. Rest assured, players do not forget things like this.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – APRIL 23: Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates after defeating the Denver Nuggets 114-108 in overtime at Target Center on April 23, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Timberwolves have the pieces to find success. Edwards is paired with another number-one overall pick in Karl-Anthony Towns. However, the team has yet to find any post-season success. Now with Edwards making a higher salary, the pressure is on for this duo to perform together. With rumors that the franchise could be interested in Damian Lillard, this latest contract means Edwards will be staying put. But what could that mean for Towns? Would the Timberwolves be willing to part ways with a former top overall pick?
The Timberwolves are ready to move forward with Edwards at the helm of the ship. However, it feels the team is far from finishing off their roster for next season. The team has holes with Towns’ future in the air and Taurean Prince leaving. However, one of those holes will not be the future of Anthony Edwards. Who do you believe will have the better career between Edwards and Ball? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section. For the latest news in sports, keep it right here with HNHH.
Anthony Edwards is a player who has been doing some great things on the court. Although his Minnesota Timberwolves can’t get out of the first round, ANT has been fun to watch. Overall, he has a very bright future ahead of him, and any fan can see that. Moreover, he is a player who has the Jimmy Butler mindset. He can trash talk while also backing it up. Sure, he may have some off nights, but when he wants to be a powerhouse, he can flip that switch. Needless to say, he is worthy of being labeled as a star.
When you are a star in the NBA, endorsements subsequently follow you. Since entering the league, Anthony Edwards has been signed to Adidas. This has led to speculation that he would eventually get his very own signature sneaker. Well, thanks to some recent images that have popped up on social media, it seems like these rumors have become true. Although Adidas has yet to confirm anything, @allinlivee has provided images of the Adidas Anthony Edwards 1. In the image below, you can see a couple of colorways.
Firstly, we get a sneaker that contains a blue mesh base. Moreover, there is some black on the top. Secondly, the other colorway is just white and black. It is a bit more basic, but it gets the job done. As for the silhouette, this looks like a Yeezy basketball shoe. Considering this is an Adidas model, that association makes sense. However, with Ye out at Adidas, perhaps he will be looking at this design quite closely. Either way, this is a very out-there model for a first attempt at a signature. Hopefully, Anthony Edwards provides more information on these soon.
At the time of writing this, there are no release details on these. Moreover, Adidas has yet to confirm if this is really the final version of the Adidas Anthony Edwards 1. No matter what, this is a shoe that will cause some chatter. Let us know what you think of this sneaker, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. We will be sure to bring you the biggest releases from the biggest brands.
Anthony Edwards couldn’t hide his frustrations on Tuesday after the Minnesota Timberwolves loss. The loss was the final nail in the Timberwolves season. As the Denver Nuggets have officially eliminated Minnesota. However, it seems Edwards’s issues have only gotten worse since the finish of the game. Edwards was seen throwing a chair in frustration while jogging back to the locker room. Now Edwards could be facing legal action for striking law enforcement with the chair.
Denversports.com is reporting that Edwards is now facing third-degree assault for striking two women with the chair. According to the website, “A law enforcement source said Edwards picked up a chair & swung it, striking a security guard…A source confirmed the incident and said both employees were injured & asked to file charges.” The charges were filed recently. However, Edwards nor the Timberwolves have yet to comment on the legal situation. The situation didn’t go any further than Edwards slinging the chair in security’s direction. Check out the incident in the video below.
Anthony Edwards Charged For Striking Women With Chair
UPDATE: Denver Police confirm that Anthony Edwards has been cited for third-degree assault for striking two women with a folding chair following Tuesday’s game | by @Shapalicioushttps://t.co/u2qOLYiLbZ
“A law enforcement source said Edwards picked up a chair & swung it, striking a security guard…A source confirmed the incident and said both employees were injured & asked to file charges.”
Of course, having your season end is never an enjoyable experience. However, Edwards should have known to control himself in that situation. Being a professional athlete is more than performing on the court or field. Athletes must also show awareness in situations like Edwards found himself in on Tuesday night. It is hard to actually see where the chair landed in the video clip above. However, the chair does seem to land in the direction of the two people standing near Edwards. The incident is just an unfortunate situation for all involved.
The Timberwolves season is officially over. However, now the franchise will have plenty to deal with this off-season. Along with the Anthony Edwards situation, the team will also discuss the future of Rudy Gobert. Gobert was suspended at the start of the playoffs for striking teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout. The Minnesota big man only missed one game before rejoining the team. However, the chemistry with Gobert could be ruined forever after the incident. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.
However, one thing about Edwards has irked some people within the T-Wolves. Of course, we are talking about the man’s diet. He is always going on about the foods he puts in his body, and typically, they aren’t very good. Consequently, Karl-Anthony Towns once called him out publically. Albeit, that did not end well for KAT.
Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the third quarter of the game at Target Center on January 14, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Cavaliers 110-102. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
Anthony Edwards x GQ
During a recent interview with GQ, Edwards admitted to more dietary debauchery. In the video below, Edwards says he has a Chester’s Hot Fries addiction. So much so that he eats about three packs per day, which is 21 per week. In fact, that number may be a conservative estimate.
“The best chips that were ever made,” Edwards said. “I’ve been eating ’em since I was probably like five years old. I probably eat like 3 a day. You do the math … what’s that 21 bags? Yeah, I eat that many!”
This is going to make Towns’ head explode, although there is nothing he can do about it. After all, Edwards is 21 years old and is just living his best life. Hopefully, Edwards is finding some balance in other places of his life. Although, you can’t help but be a bit jealous of his ability to indulge like this.
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