Anthony Edwards’ Timberwolves Future in Jeopardy Due to Alex Rodriguez Tussle, Claims Popular Show

The rise of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been one for the storylines this season. Many expected the Timberwolves to improve under the leadership of HC Chris Finch. However, no one expected them to be engaged in a fierce battle with the likes of the Nuggets and Thunder for the first seed in the Western Conference. One of the primary reasons behind Minnesota’s stunning regular season has been Anthony Edwards.

The 22-year-old, who extended his contract to a 5-year $207 million deal last year, has captivated fans with his incredible athleticism. He has reignited hopes for the franchise, taking on a promising path toward a title after years in NBA obscurity. However, despite stellar on-court performances, all is not well within the Timberwolves organization. A messy ownership dispute between Glen Taylor, Alex Rodriguez, and Marc Lore has rocked the organization. Many fans feel that this dispute could have adverse consequences for Minnesota’s title aspirations.

The Flagrant Howls podcast co-hosts, Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige, share the same sentiments. During a conversation on the show, Phil expressed his concern that Anthony Edwards might decide to leave Minnesota if the owner dispute drags on for 3-4 years. He said, “This type of weird dysfunction, for a non-premium NBA franchise, is the type of thing not today, but a couple of years, could lead Anthony Edwards to say ‘This is dumb.’”

Back in 2021, Glen Taylor had agreed to sell the Wolves for $1.5 billion. However, as Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore neared the closings late last month, disagreements and complications set in for the franchise; taking it off the market.

Co-host Kyle Theige condemned the move saying, “Andrew Yang is tweeting about this. Like this is gonna go all over the world, and the last thing you need is distractions.” Fans are right to voice their concerns regarding the messy ownership dispute. This conflict has the potential to disrupt Minnesota’s remarkable regular season performance, which stands as their best in the last two decades.

Could Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves overcome the ownership dysfunction?

The ownership dispute has left a sour taste for everyone who’s related to the Timberwolves organization. While it won’t have any major on-court repercussions, this situation could significantly hinder the front office’s decision-making process. Ineffectiveness could jeopardize Minnesota’s pursuit of a championship both in the present and down the line.

Currently, the Minnesota Timberwolves occupy the 3rd spot in the Western Conference standings, with 51 wins from 74 matches. Barring a late-season collapse in form, the Wolves are poised to maintain their position in the top 3. As a result, they’re expected to secure a favorable matchup in the first round of the playoffs. At the moment, the Timberwolves would face the sixth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans in the first round. However, both the Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings are also in contention for that spot, making the playoff picture highly competitive.

Regardless of the opposition they face in the first round, the Timberwolves’ playoff aspirations would ultimately rely on Anthony Edwards. He has averaged 26.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game this season. Furthermore, Edwards has earned comparisons with Michael Jordan because of his otherworldly displays. Apart from Edwards, Minnesota also possesses stars like Karl Anthony-Towns and Rudy Gobert.

The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards, would surely be a formidable for in the 2024 playoffs. However, it remains to be seen what impact the ownership dysfunction has on the Timberwolves’ future.