Anthony Edwards
#5SG · Minnesota Timberwolves
All-NBA 2nd Team '25All-NBA 2nd Team '24All-Rookie 1st '21All-Star '25All-Star '26
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Height
6'4"
Weight
225 lbs
Age
24
College
Georgia
Experience
5 yrs
A-
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The Verdict on Anthony, in One Read
On the field, Anthony Edwards grades out as an excellent SG for Minnesota Timberwolves (A Impact). That places him 1st of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at A-, a clear bargain. The public read is very positive (A Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 442 | 28.8 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 48.9% | 36.9% | 80.2% |
| 2025-26 | | 61 | 28.8 | 5.0 | 3.7 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakA+LongevityEstablishedRecentA+
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 61 | 28.8 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 48.9% | A+ A+ |
| 2024-25 | | 79 | 27.6 | 5.7 | 4.5 | 44.7% | A A |
| 2023-24 | | 79 | 25.9 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 46.1% | A+ A+ |
| 2022-23 | | 79 | 24.6 | 5.8 | 4.4 | 45.9% | A A |
| 2021-22 | | 72 | 21.3 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 44.1% | A A |
| 2020-21 | | 72 | 19.3 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 41.7% | B B |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/16 | vs SAS | L 109-139 | 36 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9-26 | 2-7 | -31 |
| Wed, 5/13 | @ SAS | L 97-126 | 39 | 20 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$202.4M
Guaranteed
$94.5M
AAV
$45.6M/yr
Guaranteed %47%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A-
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Anthony Edwards' contract earns a A- Contract Value Index, sitting where comparable NBA deals tend to settle. At $45.55M AAV over four years, Edwards is being paid as a franchise centerpiece—and his 2025-26 production (28.8 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 3.7 APG across 61 games) paired with back-to-back All-NBA Second Team selections and consecutive All-Star appearances justifies that investment on pure talent grounds. As a 24-year-old in his sixth season, Edwards sits in the premium tier of NBA wings: he's past the rookie-scale phase and now commands max-adjacent salary, which is appropriate for a player delivering All-NBA-caliber offensive production. The four-year structure provides Minnesota with cost certainty during what should be a competitive window, though the mediaFraming acknowledges that recent trade speculation and organizational noise—driven by late-season injury concerns and star-power rumors—introduced temporary friction that prevented the contract from earning a higher grade despite the on-court excellence. The upgrade in CVI from C to A- over the past month reflects the narrative reset: once Edwards proved his health and impact in the playoffs, the contract value verdict swung decisively in his favor, underscoring that his deal looks elite when separated from the organizational static. At this age and performance level, Edwards' Contract Value Index reflects a legitimate star acquisition at market rate—exactly where the Timberwolves want to be positioned with a proven, high-volume scorer locked in through the prime of his competitive window.
Performance Analysis
A+
#1 of 147 Shooting Guards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Anthony's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Anthony Compares at the Position
Anthony Edwards ranks 1st of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. Anthony grades out ahead of names like Donovan Mitchell (A+).
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About this player
Anthony Edwards is a player in his 5th NBA season listed at SG for the Minnesota Timberwolves. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Anthony Edwards, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A-, Performance A+, Sentiment A.
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