Nov 27, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) chases down a loose ball against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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Anthony Edwards slams Timberwolves, calls team “soft” and claims they’re “growing apart” amid poor run

Anthony Edwards slams Wolves' mindset

The Minnesota Timberwolves are unraveling, and Anthony Edwards isn’t sugarcoating it. After their fourth straight loss, a collapse against the Sacramento Kings where they squandered a 12-point lead in the final seven minutes, Edwards called out his team in blunt terms.

Anthony Edwards doesn’t hold back

Edwards didn’t wait for reporters to ask questions before venting his frustrations. He asked them, “Y’all wanna talk to me? What you wanna know, why we’re trash?” He then admitted that the Wolves, including himself, looked like “front runners” and described their performance as “some bullsh*t, for sure.” He also mentioned how the team now has “own agendas” and is “growing apart.”

"We soft as hell as a team … just a bunch of little kids." 😳

Anthony Edwards on the current state of the T'Wolves after their 4th straight loss

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He highlighted a lack of accountability within the team, saying, “We got up and everybody cheering and f**ing hype. We get down again, and don’t nobody say nothing. That’s the definition of a frontrunner.”

Internal struggles and lack of chemistry

Edwards didn’t just point to on-court failures; he also took aim at the Wolves’ locker room culture. He described a team that struggles to communicate and seems fractured. “Not to the other team, but like internally we soft, like we can’t talk to each other. Just a bunch of little kids,” Edwards said.

He added that the lack of unity is obvious to everyone, stating, “All 15 of us go into our own shell, and we’re just growing away from each other. It’s obvious. We can see it. I can see it, the team can see it, the coaches can see it.”

Missing Karl-Anthony Towns’ leadership

Many fans believe that the departure of Karl-Anthony Towns has contributed to the Wolves’ struggles. Towns often served as a unifying presence in the locker room, offering leadership and motivation. Without him, the team seems adrift, both offensively and defensively.

Defensive woes persist

The Wolves, once known for their elite defense, have lost their identity on that end of the floor. Edwards admitted, “We’ve been trying to figure this out for the whole year, man. We thought defense was our identity, and it’s not looking like that.” Despite having strong defensive pieces like Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels, the team’s energy and focus have diminished.

Anthony Edwards has had enough.

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The numbers don’t lie. The Wolves are giving up over four more points per 100 possessions compared to last season. Edwards acknowledged the disconnect, saying, “Defense is about energy, and right now, we don’t have it.”

Offensive struggles add to the pain

Offensively, the Wolves’ spacing is a mess. While Edwards has stepped up, averaging 28 points per game and shooting 43% from deep, the lack of consistent shooting from others has allowed defenses to clog his driving lanes. Players like Donte DiVincenzo, expected to stretch the floor, have struggled, and the absence of Towns’ offensive prowess is glaring.

A bleak outlook for Minnesota

At 8-10, the Timberwolves are dangerously close to slipping into irrelevance in the hyper-competitive Western Conference. Edwards, known for his confidence and boldness, isn’t hiding his frustration. The fans aren’t either, with boos raining down at the Wolves’ home games.

Anthony Edwards: "We soft as hell as a team, internally, not to the other team, but internally, we soft. We can’t talk to each other. Just a bunch of little kids. Just like we playing with a bunch of little kids. Everybody, the whole team. We just can’t talk to each other." pic.twitter.com/WZgUy62EPm
— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) November 28, 2024

“The fans booing us. That sh*t is crazy, man,” Edwards said. “We’re getting booed in our home arena.”

What’s next for the Wolves?

There’s no denying the Timberwolves are in a bad place, but Edwards’ brutal honesty might be the wake-up call they need. Whether this team can turn things around remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—Anthony Edwards isn’t interested in excuses, and neither are the fans.

If Minnesota doesn’t figure it out soon, this season could spiral into one of frustration and missed potential.

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