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Hawks' Wild Anthony Edwards Trade Rumor Debunked
17 Feb
Summary
- Anthony Edwards' potential move to the Hawks is a fantasy scenario.
- Edwards has a significant contract with the Timberwolves.
- Atlanta is rebuilding, making a trade for Edwards unlikely.
Speculation surrounding a potential trade for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards to join the Atlanta Hawks has been largely dismissed as fantasy. While comments from Edwards, who is originally from Atlanta, have fueled rumors of him 'coming home,' analysts suggest he was likely referring to his hometown.
Edwards is currently under a significant five-year contract worth $244 million with the Timberwolves. Acquiring him would require a massive trade package from the Hawks, potentially including future first-round picks and promising young players. However, the Timberwolves have consistently reached the Western Conference Finals and are poised for continued success.
Atlanta, in contrast, is in a rebuilding phase and is not currently positioned to compete for a championship. This makes it highly improbable that Edwards would seek to leave a winning situation in Minnesota for a team that is further from championship contention, rendering the proposed trade an unrealistic offseason scenario.
