Anthony Edwards' Timberwolves Warning: Career-High Mission

Anthony Edwards told reporters his goal this season is "to set a new career-high in points" whenever he faces lower-tier teams. Coming off a 27.6-point season with a career-best 39.5% from three, Edwards still had scoring lapses — so this plan matters: greater consistency could push him toward MVP-level status and finally carry the Timberwolves past their Western Conference ceiling. Merlin sees a focused star sharpening his blade. Edwards has already led Minnesota to back-to-back Conference Finals and sounds determined to "break through." Piling up big nights against weaker foes will boost numbers, but the true test will be turning that habit into late-game and playoff dominance.