With D’Angelo Russell out for the next four-to-six weeks, it’s time for the full-on Anthony Edwards experience. No Russell means Edwards will take the reigns as the Minnesota Timberwolves’ primary playmaker, and it might change everything. We discuss on today’s pod, with topics including:
- Why Russell being out will be the best thing for Edwards’ development as a playmaker.
In the four games since Karl-Anthony Towns has returned — all of which have come without Russell — Edwards is averaging 19.5 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists per game while shooting 57% from 2 and 32% from 3.