{
  "id": 246437,
  "title": "Chris Finch reveals he regrets playing Anthony Edwards out of position as a point guard",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/chris-finch-reveals-he-regrets-playing-anthony-edwards-out-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T02:36:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chris-finch-reveals-regrets-playing-023648080.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During the 2025-26 season, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was obligated to employ Anthony Edwards as a point guard. This decision was beneficial for the team as Edwards improved his relationships with his teammates. However, the natural point guard LaMelo Ball proved to be a superior choice for this position. Finch acknowledged that the team did not create enough catch-and-shoot threes for Edwards, which hindered his performance. LaMelo Ball's presence on the floor significantly increased Kon Knueppel's three-point shooting accuracy by 7%. With Ball and Edwards as the backcourt, the Timberwolves will experience a more straightforward system, making it challenging for opposing teams to counter their dynamic offense.",
  "summary": "Anthony Edwards is a pure shooting guard, but he has often had to play point guard.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chris Finch regrets playing Anthony Edwards out of position.",
    "LaMelo Ball's presence improved Kon Knueppel's three-point shooting.",
    "Ball and Edwards' backcourt system makes defense challenging."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Playing Edwards out of position last season limited his effectiveness, but with LaMelo Ball taking over point guard duties, the Timberwolves' offense is poised to become more cohesive and difficult to defend.",
  "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."
}