4 roster moves the Minnesota Timberwolves need to make this offseason

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: D'Angelo Russell #0 and Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on February 09, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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Apr 29, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) shoots against the Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) in the second quarter during game six of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

4 roster moves the Minnesota Timberwolves need to make this offseason: 4. Pick up Anthony Edwards’ team option

At the start of his rookie season, Edwards appeared to be a good pick but not really worthy of the number-one-pick tag. Then he learned the pace of the league and there was no looking back.

He ended up averaging 19.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks in 32.1 minutes per game. He was even reasonably efficient with a slash line of .417/.329/.776.

So what does a number-one talent do as an encore to this incredible rookie season? He improves in almost every aspect of the game, that is what he does. Edwards averaged 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.6 blocks in 34.3 minutes per game. He even increased his efficiency with a slash line of .441/.357/.786.

It is not often that you can see a player improve on every single raw statistical category over a single season like that. Edwards has shown that he will work hard to improve his game and the Timberwolves are going to be the beneficiaries.

The Timberwolves have one more season before they can offer him the maximum rookie extension. Unless something drastic happens, they will most certainly offer him everything that they can. While Towns has been a tremendous star for this franchise, they will go as far as Edwards can take them.

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