Edwards won’t match up statistically with the favorites, like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but he passes the eye test.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards doesn't back down to many, but even he was intimidated when he saw San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama switch onto him on the final possession on Sunday.

Victor Wembanyama's photo alongside 6-foot-5 Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is going viral on X.

In the middle of the fourth quarter on Thursday, Anthony Edwards posted up on the right side of the floor and called for the ball. After catching a high lob from Naz Reid, he pump faked, took one dribble to create space and drained a fadeaway jumper over multiple defenders.

The 24-year-old Edwards became the third-youngest player ever to reach 10,000 points. He crossed the mark with his newfound midrange game.

December due to foot soreness. He has played in all 13 games since his return, though has repeatedly appeared on he team's injury report.

However, even if the Wolves envision a Morant-Anthony Edwards lighting up the Western Conference, a trade may be more challenging to pull off for Minnesota than others. In short: they have to clear cap space to assume the rest of Morant's contract.