Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards joins NBA stars LeBron James and Stephen Curry's elite club
The Minnesota Timberwolves have bagged a huge reason to celebrate as three of their stars cracked ESPN ’s top-50 NBA players list for the 2025-26 season. Leading the pack is Anthony Edwards , who soared into the top 10, climbing to an impressive No. 6, up four spots from last year. Edwards trails only Nikola Jokic (No. 1), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (No. 2), Luka Doncic (No. 3), Giannis Antetokounmpo (No. 4), and Victor Wembanyama (No. 5). By moving up, Edwards has surpassed legends like Stephen Curry (No. 7), LeBron James (No. 8), and Kevin Durant (No. 9).
Anthony Edwards leads the Minnesota Timberwolves’ rise, while Rudy Gobert sees a ranking dip
Notably, Anthony Edwards has been rising fast in the league. Last season, he added a strong three-point shot to his game. He made 320 threes at a career-high 39.5%. This helped him average 27.6 points per game. He also led the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive year. This was the first time in team history that Minnesota advanced past the first round in back-to-back playoffs.
During the season, Edwards also helped integrate new big man Julius Randle into the starting lineup after trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. Randle averaged 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. He moved up six spots in ESPN’s rankings to No. 42. Minnesota liked his performance and signed him to a three-year, $100 million extension in June.
Veteran center Rudy Gobert, however, dropped 15 spots to No. 49. Gobert continued to grab double-digit rebounds and anchored the Timberwolves’ top-10 defense. But ESPN cited his outside shooting, foul trouble, and perimeter defense as reasons for the drop.
Anthony Edwards gears up for the 2025-26 NBA Season with Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards remains the star of the team. His play speaks for itself, and he is considered one of the NBA’s superstars. Last season, he led the league with 320 made three-pointers and raised his scoring from 26 to 28 points per game. After losing in five games to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Edwards said, “no one would work harder” than him to improve this offseason.
Also Read: Anthony Edwards Gears Up For Stronger NBA Season After Devastating Defeat To Oklahoma City Thunder
The Minnesota Timberwolves will open their 2025-26 season on Wednesday, October 22, against the Portland Trailblazers. Their first home game against Indiana Pacers is scheduled on October 26 and will feature throwback courts and uniforms!
Anthony Edwards leads the Minnesota Timberwolves’ rise, while Rudy Gobert sees a ranking dip
Notably, Anthony Edwards has been rising fast in the league. Last season, he added a strong three-point shot to his game. He made 320 threes at a career-high 39.5%. This helped him average 27.6 points per game. He also led the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive year. This was the first time in team history that Minnesota advanced past the first round in back-to-back playoffs.
During the season, Edwards also helped integrate new big man Julius Randle into the starting lineup after trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. Randle averaged 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. He moved up six spots in ESPN’s rankings to No. 42. Minnesota liked his performance and signed him to a three-year, $100 million extension in June.
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Veteran center Rudy Gobert, however, dropped 15 spots to No. 49. Gobert continued to grab double-digit rebounds and anchored the Timberwolves’ top-10 defense. But ESPN cited his outside shooting, foul trouble, and perimeter defense as reasons for the drop.
Anthony Edwards gears up for the 2025-26 NBA Season with Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards remains the star of the team. His play speaks for itself, and he is considered one of the NBA’s superstars. Last season, he led the league with 320 made three-pointers and raised his scoring from 26 to 28 points per game. After losing in five games to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Edwards said, “no one would work harder” than him to improve this offseason.
Also Read: Anthony Edwards Gears Up For Stronger NBA Season After Devastating Defeat To Oklahoma City Thunder
The Minnesota Timberwolves will open their 2025-26 season on Wednesday, October 22, against the Portland Trailblazers. Their first home game against Indiana Pacers is scheduled on October 26 and will feature throwback courts and uniforms!
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