Reports suggest Edwards is unhappy with the Timberwolves' roster! Seeing Towns chase a championship has stirred his emotions: he hopes the team makes major upgrades

On June 7, Beijing time, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Anthony Edwards is unhappy with the Timberwolves' current roster setup and desires major reinforcements this summer. In the Finals live program, Windhorst further noted that Towns, a former teammate, has been pushing for a title since his trade to New York, stirring emotions in Edwards.

Windhorst stated: "After this series, a shadow has been cast over the Timberwolves' future, rooted in Edwards' dissatisfaction with the current roster. I can't help but wonder if things would be different had Towns remained with the team."

Towns, the No. 1 pick in the 2015 draft, served as the Timberwolves' cornerstone for nine years before being traded to the Knicks just before the 2024-25 season. Since joining New York, he has made two consecutive All-Star appearances, led the team to the Eastern Conference Finals last season, and advanced all the way to the NBA Finals this season.

The trade also yielded benefits for the Timberwolves, as Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo have performed well over the past two seasons. They helped the team reach the 2025 conference finals, but this season, DiVincenzo suffered a season-ending Achilles tear, and Minnesota was eliminated by the Spurs in the second round.

Windhorst did not disclose which specific players Edwards wants the team to acquire. At this season's trade deadline, the Timberwolves added guard Ayo Dosunmu from the Bulls, a move described as a masterstroke. This summer, re-signing Dosunmu will be a priority for the franchise.

Edwards' discontent has put the Timberwolves' management on high alert, as the team is building its future around the four-time All-Star. His contract has three years remaining, with salaries of $48.9 million, $52.3 million, and $55.7 million respectively. Even if the team fails to meet his expected upgrades, he currently lacks sufficient leverage to demand a trade.

Edwards is eligible for a contract extension this summer, but a deal is unlikely. Having played fewer than 65 games this season, he is ineligible for All-NBA and other major postseason awards, and can only sign a two-year extension worth approximately $122 million. If he makes an All-NBA team next season, he would qualify for a four-year supermax worth $300 million.

Beyond Edwards, the Timberwolves face significant salary pressure next season: Rudy Gobert at $36.5 million, Randle at $33.3 million, Jaden McDaniels at $26.2 million, and Naz Reid at $23.3 million. To execute Edwards' vision for additions, the team would almost certainly breach the second apron.

Separately, according to Yahoo Sports reporter Jake Fischer, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said in an interview on KFAN radio that the team plans to be active in the trade market, and he fully trusts basketball operations president Tim Connelly to keep the squad competitive.

Finch remarked: "We will definitely be proactive in pursuing moves. How much the final roster will change remains to be seen. We really believe in our core group, but we also know we need to keep getting better. I have full confidence in Tim and his staff, as well as owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, to handle things properly."