Timberwolves Consider Pairing LaMelo Ball With Anthony Edwards
The Minnesota Timberwolves are considering playing new acquisition LaMelo Ball and star Anthony Edwards together frequently, a strategy coach Chris Finch favors to enhance Edwards' offensive efficiency and capitalize on their on-court chemistry, as shown in early exhibition games.
Fargo Valley City, ND, October 14, 2026 —
The Minnesota Timberwolves are considering using new acquisition LaMelo Ball alongside star Anthony Edwards frequently, according to the available summary of the team’s plans. Coach Chris Finch favors the approach, which is intended to enhance Edwards’ offensive efficiency and make use of the players’ on-court chemistry.
Early exhibition games have shown that chemistry, the summary says. It does not provide details about particular games, plays or performances, so the extent of what those appearances demonstrated is not specified. Nor does it say how often the Timberwolves might use the pairing or whether Finch has settled on a regular rotation.
The plan is described as under consideration rather than as a finalized lineup decision. The summary also does not provide additional information about Ball’s acquisition, the timing of the team’s decision or how the two players’ roles would be arranged when they share the court.
Finch’s stated preference centers on Edwards’ offensive efficiency and the chemistry observed in exhibition play. No statistics, comments from the coach or players, or further explanation of how the pairing could affect the team are included in the information provided. As a result, the available details establish the coaching preference and its stated rationale, but not the frequency or circumstances in which Ball and Edwards will play together.
Story summarized from the original created by Jace Frederick / St. Paul Pioneer Press on www.inforum.com, see more information here.
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