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LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards click as Wolves roll past Bucks in preseason opener

LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards team up for a Timberwolves preseason win.

By · Published October 7, 2026  09:04 UTC · Updated October 7, 2026  11:24 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards team up for a Timberwolves preseason win.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The Timberwolves beat the Bucks in their preseason opener. According to coverage from the Star Tribune and Bleacher Report, LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards showed promise in their first game together, with Edwards dropping a humorous quote about Ball's Wolves debut after his trade. The team's potential is teased, with the Star Tribune's RandBall suggesting they could be good, but growth is still needed.

Coverage from the Star Tribune highlights the Wolves' strong performance, with Ball and Edwards clicking. The New York Times also covers the game, noting the beginning of the LaMelo Ball era and the team's room for growth. The Buffalo News also reports on the game, but does not provide additional context.

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What was the outcome of the Timberwolves' preseason opener?

The Timberwolves beat the Bucks in their preseason opener.

What did Anthony Edwards say about LaMelo Ball's Wolves debut?

Edwards dropped a humorous quote about Ball's Wolves debut after his trade.

What is the Timberwolves' potential according to the Star Tribune's RandBall?

They could be good, but growth is still needed.

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