Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns (Image Credit: Getty Images)

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently made a stunning change to their roster, trading star center Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a protected first-round pick in 2025. This trade marks the end of a four-season partnership between Towns and rising star Anthony Edwards, who have been teammates since their respective NBA drafts.

During the Timberwolves’ media day, Edwards opened up about the emotional impact of losing his longtime friend and teammate.

“I think everybody know KAT’s my brother. So that definitely hurt. It’s a business. I just gotta roll with it,” Edwards said.

Despite the emotional toll of losing Towns, Edwards is optimistic about the upcoming season. He is ready to welcome the new players and quickly build chemistry with them.

“They’re not here yet, so I’m ready to get to know them. Get it figured out as fast as we can because we’re trying to get back where we were and go even farther,” he added.

Anthony Edwards Sparks Controversy with Claims About Former NBA Players

Anthony Edwards recently ignited a fiery debate in the NBA community by asserting that Michael Jordan was the only player with true skill during his era. His bold statement quickly drew attention, but it also attracted criticism from NBA legend Magic Johnson.

Magic Johnson has not shied away from expressing his disapproval of Edwards’ claims. During an appearance on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, he reiterated his stance, stating the wealth of talent that existed in the league.

“I think he should’ve asked somebody, his father or grandfather, about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dr. J. Isiah Thomas, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Clyde Drexler, Dominique Wilkins. We had some of the most dominant players who have ever played,” Johnson said.

It remains to be seen how Edwards will respond to the criticism and whether this controversy will influence his perspective on the players who came before him.