Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves Rejoice as Luca Beats Leukemia

Merlin sees good news: Luca Wright is cancer free, his mother Lacey announced. Luca, diagnosed with leukemia at five, gifted Anthony Edwards an orange "Love Like Luca" wristband and held a sign reading "1. Beat Cancer 2. Be The Next MJ." Edwards vowed to wear the band "the rest of my career," reunited with Luca at All-Star Weekend, and the small ritual became a visible inspiration for the Timberwolves. Small moments can become a team’s superstition and fuel. Merlin senses Luca’s recovery and Edwards’ public devotion helped sharpen Minnesota’s late push and bind teammates like Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Mike Conley around a cause. The Wolves sit fifth in the West at 36-23 and head to Los Angeles riding momentum and a story they are defending.