With an 11-8 record, the Minnesota Timberwolves' season hasn't gotten off to an ideal start. Regardless, Anthony Edwards is one reason fans should still be optimistic about the Timberwolves. It was widely believed the 24-year-old would take another leap, and he's done just that.
Edwards' improvements have mainly come in the form of scoring, not playmaking. He is averaging 28.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists on 47.7/39.7/82.3 shooting splits. While Edwards' 28.7 points are only a slight career-high, watching him, he looks like a much more complete scorer, and the stats back that up.
The scariest player to guard is the guy who will make jumpers if you sag off him and get to the rim if you play him close 🤷🏽♂️ Ant Edwards is unguardable now. pic.twitter.com/9OmSHe9aUR
— Ball Don't Stop (@balldontstop) November 30, 2025
Anthony Edwards is leveling up as a scorer
Over the past four games, Edwards has notched at least 30 points in each of them, and he is averaging 38.5 ppg. Beyond that, though, Edwards has never been a more complete scorer. Last year, it was all about Edwards becoming an elite 3-point shooter, something he's been able to maintain this year while adding a mid-range game.
Edwards is shooting 39.7 percent on 8.7 3-point attempts per game, which once again puts him in the top 10 for 3-point volume. Ant was focused on improving his mid-range shooting this offseason. He's quickly validated this by netting a career-high 40 percent on 3.0 attempts. This jump might not sound significant, but being a true three-level scorer makes Edwards harder to guard, as there's no shot you feel comfortable with him taking.
On top of this, Edwards is shooting a career-best 71.4 percent at the rim. While his rim attempts are down, that comes with shooting from the mid-range and beyond the arc. It's also worth noting that Edwards is shooting a career high of 7.5 free throws. Ant-Man has a rare blend of explosiveness and finesse, which makes him a matchup nightmare.
Edwards has never been a more dominant isolation scorer. He is averaging 6.6 iso points per game, a number that's tied with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for second in the league. Additionally, his isolation frequency has risen by 6.9 percent from last year. Having a dominant isolation scorer who can score in bunches from anywhere on the court is a massive advantage for the Wolves, especially once the playoffs roll around.
The Timberwolves' early-season results offer reasons for concern, especially regarding their clutch time play. However, I wouldn't panic just yet. Having a top-seven level player who keeps getting better is a clear positive for the Wolves. Likewise, Julius Randle is an ideal co-star next to Ant. The Wolves also have a core that just made a conference finals run, which can't be ignored.
I'm expecting the Wolves to turn things around soon, and Edwards will, of course, be at the center of this success.