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Anthony Edwards Reveals Kevin Durant-Inspired Olympic Dreams With Team USA

Growing up, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards idolized Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, especially when he played in the Olympics. Now that they’re teammates, the young guard shared one dream of his that came true when he joined Team USA.

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Steve Kerr: 'I love that Anthony Edwards said he's the No. 1 option'

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards made waves when he said he still views himself as the No. 1 option on a Team USA roster that features the likes

Rudy Gobert News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 9

Rudy Gobert's contract looms large over Wolves' future

The Wolves currently have the second-highest payroll in the entire league at just over $200 million, according to USA Today. That places them well above second apron of the luxury tax, which has greatly restricted Minnesota's ability to add pieces to a roster that went the Western Conference finals this season.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 9

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Team USA boasts a star-studded roster preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Rob Dillingham News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 9

Rob Dillingham using Summer League as opportunity to improve

Rob Dillingham was excited to land with the Timberwolves on the night of the NBA draft, and he’s looking forward to using the NBA’s Summer League as an

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 9

4 Timberwolves likely to represent their countries at the Paris Olympics

The NBA is more international than ever and the Timberwolves will likely have four players competing at this summer's Paris Olympics. Anthony Edwards (USA), Rudy Gobert (France), Joe Ingles (Australia) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Canada) are all expected to be in Paris when the Group Stage begins the weekend of July 27-28.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 9

Kevin Durant says respect for Anthony Edwards 'went to another level'

Anthony Edwards has taken nothing from Kevin Durant and Durant made that point very clear in a sit-down interview with Yahoo Sports' Vincent Goodwill. "It's like no taking nothing.

Anthony Edwards News / ClutchPoints / July 9

Anthony Edwards reveals Team USA’s true ‘alpha’ after ‘No. 1 option’ comment

Anthony Edwards is never one to lack confidence. With every action and word of his, he oozes swagger as he remains unabashedly himself even as he has ascended towards a status of legitimate superstardom — much to the delight of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Anthony Edwards News / ClutchPoints / July 9

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards gets brutally honest on West Finals loss

It seemed like the stars were aligning for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their pursuit of the franchise’s first championship during the 2024 NBA playoffs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 8

How the Warriors' new veteran acquisitions can improve team

The Golden State Warriors have had a busy offseason, highlighted by trading franchise icon Klay Thompson and waiving 12-time All-Star Chris Paul.

Steph Curry wants to end career with Warriors

Klay Thompson shares emotional Warriors farewell message

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / July 8

Joe Ingles can replace Kyle Anderson's facilitator role with Wolves

The Timberwolves signed free-agent Joe Ingles to a one-year deal earlier this month after trading veteran forward Kyle Anderson to the Warriors. Both players have showcased very similar skills in their professional careers, which makes Ingles the ideal Anderson replacement for the 2024-25 Wolves.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / July 8

Wolves sign first-round picks to rookie contracts

At the very least, the team’s lottery pick should get a chance to earn rotation minutes and provide some scoring punch off the bench.

Anthony Edwards delivers bold quote about playing on Team USA

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Anthony Edwards News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8

Anthony Edwards delivers bold quote about playing on Team USA

Anthony Edwards looked like the best player on the floor at times during the NBA Playoffs this year, and it sounds like he expects that to be the case during the Olympic Games in Paris as well.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 8

Curry, Durant, And Anthony Edwards Show Their Shooting Skills: Made 47 Shots On 48 Attempts

Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics have already gotten together, having their first round of practice and scrimmages in Las Vegas over the weekend. The scrimmages were open to media, who showed up and captured stars like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards making a barrage of practice threes without missing.

Luka Garza News / Hardwood Heroics / July 8

Minnesota Timberwolves Make Move On Ex-National Player Of The Year

The Minnesota Timberwolves will continue to have Luka Garza in their fold after the team signed him to a two-year deal, per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype: The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Luka Garza to a two-year, $4.51 million, which includes a team option Year 2, league sources told @hoopshype.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hardwood Heroics / July 8

Minnesota Timberwolves’s Anthony Edwards Makes 1 Shocking Declaration About Kevin Durant

While Anthony Edwards is the man for the Minnesota Timberwolves, it’s hard to argue that he’s the main guy on such a stacked 12-man roster. It’s refreshing to see the young superstar assert his confidence when he’s playing with the likes of LeBron James and Stephen Curry.