Anthony Edwards Stats Tonight: How did Timberwolves’ star fare vs Bulls? (Oct. 16) | 2024 NBA preseason

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off against the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Wednesday for their fourth preseason game. The Timberwolves started strong with two preseason victories but took a loss against their former star Karl-Anthony Towns and his new team, the New York Knicks.

The Timberwolves dropped their second straight preseason game, falling 125-123 to the Bulls.

Edwards struggled offensively, shooting 6-for-23 from the field and finishing with 16 points. Below are Edwards' complete stats from the game.

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	STL	BLK	TO	PF	=+/-
Anthony Edwards	30:15	16	3	3	6	23	26.1	3	16	18.8	1	1	100	0	3	0	0	2	3	-11

Julius Randle made his preseason debut for Minnesota, recording 15 points, six rebounds and five assists on 6-for-12 shooting in 26 minutes. Rudy Gobert was dominant inside, posting 13 points and 17 rebounds, while Donte DiVincenzo added 17 points off the bench.

Lonzo Ball, making his return after two years, impressed with 10 points in 15 minutes, shooting 4-for-6 from the field, including two 3-pointers.

NBA insider reveals state of Anthony Edwards’ relationship with new teammates

The Minnesota Timberwolves stunned many by trading one of their cornerstone players, Karl-Anthony Towns, to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.

Edwards and Towns have a well-documented friendship, and the trade broke them up, but according to NBA insider Shams Charania, the young Timberwolves star is building a strong relationship with his new teammates.

“What I've heard is yes, Julius Randle has been going hard, he's been playing, he's been practicing, doing bits and pieces more every single day," Charania said. "But the biggest thing that I checked in on is what has that dynamic been between Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards.

“Everything I hear … they've been hitting it off behind the scenes and I think how competitive and we know the spirit that Julius Randle has from a competitiveness perspective. Him and Donte DiVincenzo, the Timberwolves really believe bring a uniqueness when it comes to that competitive fire,” he added.

Earlier, Anthony Edwards praised DiVincenzo, saying Knicks fans would miss him:

"You can't be mad at him, man. He makes all the right plays and hits everything. New York is definitely going to miss him."

The Timberwolves will cap off their preseason tomorrow against the Denver Nuggets. They will open their regular season with a clash against the LA Lakers on Oct. 22.