Minnesota Timberwolves Insider Reveals Anthony Edwards’ Free Agency Pitch to Jonathan Kuminga
The Minnesota Timberwolves bolstered their frontcourt depth with the surprise addition of Jonathan Kuminga, with whom they agreed a two-year, $13 million deal. As it turns out, Anthony Edwards played a key role in recruiting Kuminga to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In a recent appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, beat reporter Jon Krawczynski revealed his conversation [...]
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards played a crucial role in convincing Jonathan Kuminga to sign a two-year, $13 million deal with the team. According to SiriusXM NBA Radio host Jon Krawczynski, Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner, discussed Edwards’ pitch with the agent. Edwards emphasized the importance of defense, promising that the Timberwolves would be a tough team to play against with Kuminga, Rudy Gobert, and Jaden McDaniels on the roster.
He also acknowledged Kuminga’s offensive capabilities, recalling his strong playoff series against the Timberwolves two years ago. ESPN’s Zach Kram gave the acquisition an A- grade, noting that the deal was a valuable bargain for the Timberwolves, acquiring a competent power forward to protect McDaniels and bolster their title contender roster.
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