LaMelo Ball Eyes Anthony Edwards Partnership After 72-Game Season, Hints at LeBron Pitch
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Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 14
LaMelo Ball Eyes Anthony Edwards Partnership After 72-Game Season, Hints at LeBron Pitch
3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 14
Summary
LaMelo Ball used his first Timberwolves press conference to spotlight Anthony Edwards, saying the two have already been talking and are ready to get to work after Minnesota acquired him from Charlotte.
Asked about recruiting LeBron James for a 24th NBA season in Minnesota, Ball gave a coy answer — “whatever you’re thinking” — without confirming any direct pitch.
72 games and 20.1 points per night last season underline why Minnesota sees Ball as a major addition; he also averaged 7.1 assists and 1.2 steals for the Hornets.
Chris Finch said Ball can create more rim chances for Rudy Gobert and more catch-and-shoot looks for Edwards, who led the 49-33 Timberwolves with 28.8 points a game.
That pairing is central to Minnesota’s bigger aim: turning a playoff-caliber core into a stronger title contender next season and beyond.