Wolves’ Chris Finch talks LaMelo Ball trade: ‘I’ve always had a soft spot for players who could pass’
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch weighs in on the team's acquisition of LaMelo Ball and its impact on star Anthony Edwards.
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The brief
The Minnesota Timberwolves have traded for LaMelo Ball. Head coach Chris Finch expressed his appreciation for Ball's passing ability and suggested the move could allow Anthony Edwards to operate as a "cold-blooded scorer." Coverage from Yahoo Sports, Bleacher Report, and the Star Tribune emphasizes the specific challenges and requests the team has for Ball and Edwards.
Sports Illustrated reports that Finch took subtle jabs at the Hornets following the trade, while Zone Coverage questions if Ball's presence will reduce the team's moodiness. Future focus remains on the "not negotiable" challenge set for Anthony Edwards and the team's expectations for Ball amidst reported "unserious" allegations.
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Quick answers
Why did Chris Finch want LaMelo Ball?
Finch stated he has always had a soft spot for players who can pass.
How is the trade expected to affect Anthony Edwards?
According to Chris Finch, Edwards can be a "cold-blooded scorer" with Ball on the team.
What is the fan reaction to the trade?
Reports from Canis Hoopus indicate that Wolves fans are feeling positive about the move.
Coverage (9)
- Will LaMelo Ball Make the Wolves Less Moody? Zone Coverage · 1d ago
- Timberwolves Coach Explains Needed Change From LaMelo Ball Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Anthony Edwards Can Be 'Cold-Blooded Scorer' After LaMelo Ball Trade, Says T-Wolves HC Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- Timberwolves’ vital request to LaMelo Ball amid ‘unserious’ allegations Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Timberwolves Send Warning About Anthony Edwards Amid Offseason Grind Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Timberwolves HC Chris Finch Takes Subtle Jabs at Hornets After LaMelo Ball Trade Sports Illustrated · 1d ago
- Wolves Fans are Feeling Positive about the LaMelo Ball Trade Canis Hoopus · 1d ago
- Timberwolves ‘not negotiable’ challenge for Anthony Edwards with LaMelo Ball aboard Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Wolves’ Chris Finch talks LaMelo Ball trade: ‘I’ve always had a soft spot for players who could pass’ Star Tribune · 1d ago
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