Kendrick Perkins Sets Lofty Goal for Anthony Edwards This Season

This offseason, the Minnesota Timberwolves made a drastic move to give star player Anthony Edwards some help in the backcourt. The front office traded Naz Reid and draft picks for former Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, and the expectations for the Timberwolves are now higher. 

For Edwards, this move was made to alleviate some pressure on offense. Ball is a player who can create for himself, and he also has the ability to pass the ball effectively. Because of the addition of LaMelo Ball, some believe that Edwards can reach his ceiling because he will have more freedom on offense. 

Former NBA forward and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins recently shared his opinion on Anthony Edwards and what his next season will look like, and he believes an MVP award is on the horizon for him. 

Perkins went on to mention how much he believes in this duo of LaMelo and Edwards succeeding, and he thinks that Edwards' confidence is what will allow Ball to play with confidence. 

If there is a year when Anthony Edwards has his best career season, it would have to be this one. The addition of LaMelo Ball raises expectations to heights that this organization has not seen in some time, and Edwards is at the forefront of this time. 

For the Timberwolves to make it far in the postseason, their best players will have to stay healthy and perform at a high level, and Anthony Edwards needs to do so this next season. In terms of the MVP award, he is capable of reaching that goal. 

When looking at his durability alone, Anthony Edwards has played in 72 games or more in every season except his rookie season and 2025-2026. If he can stay healthy, the rest will be up to his performance on the court. 

What really helps Edwards this next season is the fact that he will not be double-teamed as much moving forward. Having someone like LaMelo Ball, who has a tight handle and can pass the ball at a high level, gives Edwards opportunities to see more one-on-one matchups 

He is known to normally win those matchups, and it will give opposing defenses issues because they'll have to choose one or the other to guard. It is clear Anthony Edwards has the talent to win MVP, as he's a near 30-point-per-game scorer; now it's about putting it together with a new-look lineup and adapting to playing alongside a very dynamic point guard.