Anthony Edwards

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch did not play his starters past the first quarter, and two of the expected "first five" (Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle) were inactive. However, fans and fantasy managers alike had to be pleased with what they saw from DiVincenzo, who was perfect from the field in his unofficial Timberwolves debut. Coming off of the best season of his NBA career, the "Big Ragu" can provide value, even as a reserve. At a minimum, he'll be worth selecting in the later rounds of standard-league drafts.

Edwards (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason contest against the Lakers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

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Acquired from the Knicks as part of the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, Randle is a ball-dominant scorer whose fit alongside Anthony Edwards has been questioned by some. However, there's no question in Finch's view regarding Randle's place within the rotation. He sees Randle as a starter, sliding into the void left by Towns. If Randle can increase his 3-point production and limit the turnovers, there's a chance he will provide reliable mid-round fantasy value. This also leaves Naz Reid in his usual sixth-man role, capping his fantasy potential in 2024-25.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards learned a lot from Steph Curry during their time together at the Paris Olympics.