The Minnesota Timberwolves, who earned praise last season for their deep playoff run to the Western Conference Finals, now appear to be buckling under the weight of heightened expectations. After suffering their fourth straight loss of the season, Anthony Edwards delivered a scathing message to the team’s locker room.
After their fourth straight loss, a 115-104 defeat to the Sacramento Kings, Anthony Edwards didn’t hold back in addressing the team’s issues. Edwards voiced frustration about the Wolves’ lack of mental toughness and cohesion. The tipping point came during a sloppy second half where the Timberwolves squandered opportunities to close the gap.
We soft as hell as a team, internally. Not to the other team, but internally, we soft. We can’t talk to each other. Just a bunch of little kids. Just like we playing with a bunch of little kids. Everybody, the whole team. We just can’t talk to each other. And we’ve got to figure it out, because we can’t go down this road.
Anthony Edwards told reporters after the game
“We soft as hell as a team … just a bunch of little kids.” 😳
Anthony Edwards on the current state of the T’Wolves after their 4th straight loss
(via @SneakerReporter) pic.twitter.com/YiFe70sftE
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 28, 2024
Anthony Edwards was visibly upset postgame. He openly critiqued his teammates and their collective mindset, signaling deeper issues within the roster. While his criticism might seem harsh, it underscores the Wolves’ inability to hold themselves accountable and communicate effectively under pressure.
Despite his struggles, Edwards has been the Wolves’ most consistent performer this season. Edwards, who led the team in scoring with 29 points on an inefficient 9-24 shooting night, admitted the flaws but made it clear that the team’s mental approach was their biggest hurdle.
Wolves’ locker room tensions continue after recent debacle
This isn’t the first time the Timberwolves’ locker room drama has spilled onto the court. In their previous loss to the Toronto Raptors, tensions were evident when Anthony Edwards expressed frustration over a costly error by Rudy Gobert. The moment, caught on live TV, painted a picture of a team struggling to find harmony during critical stretches.
With the score tied at 95 and five minutes remaining, Gobert committed a costly three-second violation after not receiving the ball under the rim from Julius Randle. They handed over the momentum to the Raptors, killing their offensive rhythm. Edwards, visibly upset, could be seen shaking his head and exchanging words with Gobert.
The Timberwolves are at a crossroads. While the season is still young, the cracks in team chemistry and mental toughness are becoming glaringly obvious. Edwards’ willingness to call out his teammates could either galvanize the roster or deepen the divides in a struggling team.
