The Athletic NBA Daily Sixers Guard Duo + Wolves without Anthony Edwards
Oct 28, 2025
Jon Krawczynski, Timberwolves beat reporter for The Athletic, joins to dissect Minnesota's recent struggles without star guard Anthony Edwards. He shares insights on the team's defensive gaps and what lineup adjustments need to be made. The discussion also highlights Jamal Murray's standout performance against the Timberwolves and how Rudy Gobert's presence on defense shapes team dynamics. Krawczynski offers a timeline for Edwards' recovery and suggests how the Wolves can leverage this time to develop their rookies.
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Sixers Guards Power Early Surge
- The Sixers' guard rotation — Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe — is driving their early offensive success.
- Edgecombe's early scoring burst ranks with great scorers historically and looks star-caliber already.
Role Design Accelerates Edgecombe
- Philadelphia is intentionally simplifying V.J. Edgecombe's role to maximize his strengths without overburdening him as a primary creator.
- That context differs from how Cooper Flagg is being used in Dallas and helps Edgecombe thrive early.
Cooper Flagg's Early Growing Pains
- Cooper Flagg had a rough game and struggled under heavy ball pressure against the Mavericks' defense.
- The hosts debate whether to force him into primary ball-handling or let him develop in a more structured role.