Karl-Anthony Towns talked about the playoffs. D'Angelo Russell said the Timberwolves would be improved next season but stopped short of predicting playoffs. Malik Beasley maintained the team was headed in the right direction.
Leave it to the kid.
Anthony Edwards pretty much guaranteed it.
"Yeah, that's not even to talk about,'' he said. "We definitely [are] going to make a strong push for the playoffs next year.''
OK, then. This from the youngest player on the Timberwolves, whose rookie season ended with a flourish and him leading all rookies in scoring (19.3). Season-ending interviews can be a bit stale.