How LaMelo Ball is helping the Timberwolves stay afloat without Anthony Edwards

Eamon Cassels argues that LaMelo Ball's playmaking and perimeter shot-making have helped the Minnesota Timberwolves stay afloat without Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves have managed a 4-2 record in Edwards' absence, with Ball averaging 19.7 points, 6 assists, and 4.2 rebounds over that six-game stretch.

Cassels notes that while Ball is ideally a second option, his offensive gravity and willingness to play off the ball have empowered teammates. Minnesota's balanced offense features six double-digit scorers, with Ayo Dosunmu, Jaden McDaniels, and Jonathan Kuminga all benefiting from the spacing Ball creates.