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Kristian Winfield: Like fine wine, Ben Simmons will get better with timeNEW YORK — When Ben Simmons is pushing the ball in transition, one of three things can happen.
Anthony Edwards - Option exercised for 2023-24The Timberwolves exercised the $13.53 million option for Edwards in 2023-24 on Saturday.
ImpactEdwards has been everything he was billed to be coming out of the 2020 NBA Draft, compiling 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals over 34.3 minutes per game last season. He will serve in a starring role in the backcourt again, but there will also be another mouth to feed down low following the team's offseason acquisition of All-Star Rudy Gobert.
OCTOBER 15, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jaden McDaniels - Fourth-year option picked upThe Timberwolves exercised McDaniels' fourth-year rookie option for 2023-24 on Saturday.
ImpactMcDaniels will become a restricted free agent after the 2023-24 season. McDaniels has earned the Timberwolves' starting small forward role after averaging 9.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.7 steals in 25.8 minutes over 70 games last season. The third-year forward has already become the team's best perimeter defender.
OCTOBER 15, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Underestimated 'since Day 1,' Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin continues to make doubters eat their wordsIt’s the intangibles that make the 26-year-old point guard so valuable on the court.
OCTOBER 15, 2022•TWINCITIES.COM
Dikembe Mutombo undergoing treatment for brain tumor
Dikembe Mutombo, who is one of the most beloved players in NBA history, is beginning treatment for a brain tumor diagnosis.OCTOBER 15, 2022
Steve Nash ribbed Ben Simmons over foul troublesHow Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash reacted to Ben Simmons’ preseason foul trouble.
OCTOBER 15, 2022•USATODAY.COM
Kyrie Irving Shuts Down Idea of Early Basketball RetirementThe Nets point guard isn’t planning on stepping away from the game anytime soon.
OCTOBER 15, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
