{
  "id": 10722932,
  "title": "Anthony Edwards Admits He Never Thought He Could Play Point Guard: ‘We Got LaMelo’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/anthony-edwards-admits-he-never-thought-he-could-play-point-guard-we",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:45:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/anthony-edwards-admits-never-thought-154521585.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards admitted that he never believed he could develop point guard skills. The team's acquisition of LaMelo Ball will give Edwards more time to play shooting guard, which is where he naturally excels. Edwards stated, \"I feel like I'm a natural two-guard at heart. I never thought I could develop any point guard skills. I know [Chris Finch] harps on me passing the ball, but we got LaMelo; I’m happy.\" Ball's arrival will enable Edwards to focus on his strengths, while also reducing the physical demands of handling the ball frequently.",
  "summary": "Anthony Edwards has carried a larger offensive load for Minnesota than his natural position would suggest. The Timberwolves regularly asked him to bring the ball up, create shots for teammates and score against set defenses. Anthony Edwards Admits He Never Thought He Could Play Point Guard: 'We Got LaMelo' That role is changing after Minnesota …",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}