Minneapolis/St. Paul – The NBA today announced that Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards has been named to the 2021 NBA Rising Stars roster under Team USA. Due to the current NBA All-Star format, the game will not be played this year at the 2021 NBA All-Star in Atlanta.
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Edwards ranks in the top 10 in each of the three major statistical categories amongst rookies, including second among rookies in points per game (14.8), fifth in assists per game (2.5) and tied for ninth in rebounds per game (4.