The NBA has selected Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards as the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from February 23 to March 1. During that period, Edwards averaged 28.7 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game, helping the Timberwolves secure a 3-0 record. This recognition comes as Minnesota prepares to host the Memphis Grizzlies on March 3.
The award highlights Edwards' strong performance in a crucial stretch for the Timberwolves. Over the three games, he scored 28.7 points per game on 45.7% shooting, while contributing 5.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 37.8 minutes per contest. The team's undefeated week included a 117-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on March 1, which helped Minnesota navigate a tight Western Conference standings race.
For the 2025-26 season, Edwards is posting career-high averages of 29.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. He is shooting 49% from the field and 40% from three-point range. This marks his fourth consecutive appearance in the All-Star game, held in February.
At the time of the announcement, the Timberwolves held a 38-23 record, placing them fourth in the Western Conference with 21 games remaining in the regular season. Edwards is in the second year of a five-year designated rookie extension worth $244,623,120, with a base salary of $45,550,512 for the current season.
Recently, the league fined Edwards $25,000 for throwing a ball into the stands during a win against the Portland Trail Blazers. His MVP odds stand at 150-1 according to ESPN. The upcoming matchup against Memphis provides an opportunity for the Timberwolves to build on their momentum.
