The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2024-25 season ended with a painful flameout against the Thunder, leaving fans and players with unfinished business. The postseason collapse highlighted the team’s potential as well as the gaps in the roster, especially in depth and readiness under playoff pressure. For Anthony Edwards, it was a reminder that talent alone wouldn’t carry the team to the next level.

Edwards didn’t just talk about bouncing back: he issued a challenge. Work together, stay close, make Minnesota the hub. His words carried the weight of a leader who knew the Wolves’ ceiling was higher than what the Thunder exposed. The response? His teammates followed his command, setting the stage for a decisive move that has reshaped the roster and signaled the front office’s commitment to the core.

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