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Timberwolves tandem set to compete in Rising Stars Challenge

Timberwolves tandem set to compete in Rising Stars Challenge

Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels will represent the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night as NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off.

Timberwolves tandem set to compete in Rising Stars Challenge

On Friday night, the best rookies, sophomores, and G League prospects come together for the annual Rising Stars event at NBA All-Star Weekend.This year, that means a mini-tournament, with four teams consisting of seven players each.

Edwards ranks No. 20 in the NBA in scoring with 22.2 points per game and recently became the fourth-youngest player in league history to reach 2,500 career points.

The University of Georgia product has been a major factor in the Timberwolves resurgence, a pair of single-digit scoring efforts and a freshly-sprained ankle just prior to the break notwithstanding.

McDaniels was selected with the No. 28 pick in the same draft as Edwards, and has flashed potential of being a disruptive defender and athletic slasher. The 6-foot-9 forward is averaging 8.7 points and 4.2…

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