{
  "id": 14643668,
  "title": "Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards addresses teams targeting LaMelo Ball",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/timberwolves-anthony-edwards-addresses-teams-targeting-lamelo-ball",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T07:34:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/timberwolves-anthony-edwards-addresses-teams-073448871.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards discussed the defensive strategies opposing teams employ to target star player LaMelo Ball during a recent preseason loss. Edwards acknowledged the physical nature of the game but emphasized the need for his team to find ways to relieve pressure on Ball. Following a 128-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons at Target Center, Edwards stated that he welcomes the physicality but needs to figure out how to prevent opponents from picking up LaMelo Ball full-court and denying him easy entry passes.",
  "summary": "Adjusting to a brand-new backcourt pairing always comes with growing pains, but Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are quickly learning how opposing defenses plan to attack them. Opponents are bringing relentless physical pressure against star guard LaMelo Ball, and Edwards knows Minnesota must adapt fast. Following a physical 128-106 […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}