The NBA schedule is typically less busy in August than nearly any other month, but fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves can still see many of their favorite players in action when the FIBA World Cup tips off later this month. The event is the second-largest international basketball competition, behind only the Olympics.
Officially tipping off on August 25, the World Cup will feature 32 different teams and will conclude on September 10. Many NBA players will be competing for their country, including a surprisingly large number of Minnesota Timberwolves.
Every Timberwolves player participating in the FIBA World Cup:
Anthony Edwards — United States
One of the top players participating with the US, Anthony Edwards joins a team of other young standouts like Mikal Bridges and Paolo Banchero.