Report: Minnesota Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards agree to five-year rookie maximum deal, could reach $260 million

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is entering his fourth year in the NBA and his last under his rookies contract, meaning he is eligible for a rookie extension as early as this summer. Now that free agency has opened, the T-Wolves made a long-term deal for Edwards a priority and announced a five-year maximum extension on Monday.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news on Twitter, writing:

“Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has agreed on a five-year designated rookie maximum deal that could be worth $260 million, his agents Bill Duffy and Joe Branch of WME tell ESPN.”

Edwards made his first all-star game in 2022-23 and set a career hight in points per game at 24.6, meanwhile Minnesota made the play-in game for the second straight season.

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