The Timberwolves have made it clear that they believe Anthony Edwards is the future of the franchise, and by extension the player they need to build around in order to ascend beyond the fringes of playoff contention.
Actions and words merged Monday in that regard, as the Wolves held a news conference with Edwards in Las Vegas to talk about his five-year contract extension that could pay him as much as $260 million.
"You have a great support system, and you're a joy to be around," Wolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly said to and about Ant.