Minnesota Timberwolves Anthony Edwards Sets MVP Defensive Goals

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has set ambitious goals for the 2025-26 NBA season, aiming to win both the MVP Award and an NBA championship. Former NBA player Jeff Teague emphasized that Edwards needs to average around 30 points and five to six assists per game, and lead the Timberwolves to be the number one team in the Western Conference to be a strong MVP contender. Edwards himself acknowledged the challenge of winning Defensive Player of the Year due to teammates Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels, but remains focused on making an All-Defensive Team while improving his overall impact. He has worked on his conditioning, ball-handling, and offensive game over the offseason, inspired by advice from Michael Jordan and determined to elevate both his individual performance and the Timberwolves' team success. Despite stiff competition from players like Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Edwards' steady improvement and leadership position him as a key figure in the Western Conference title race. The Timberwolves, coming off a strong playoff run, aim to build on their progress and contend seriously for the championship with Edwards spearheading the effort.