Anthony Edwards Shrugs Off Hawks Trade Talk, Happy With Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards pushed back on the viral All-Star clip with Jalen Johnson, telling reporters after Minnesota’s win there is "nothing to clear up" and he's "happy where I'm at." A short clip of Edwards saying "I can't wait to come home" sparked trade chatter linking him to Atlanta, but the Wolves star has led Minnesota to consecutive Western Conference Finals and has three years left on his contract, so there is no clear sign of unrest. Merlin sees a simpler tale than the rumor mill. Exhaustion, travel plans, or wanting to return to Minnesota after the break explain most of it. The Timberwolves remain a strong team around Edwards, so a sudden breakup is unlikely, though the NBA can change in an instant. Keep watching for any new signals, not sound bites.