Anthony Edwards dishes out unfiltered reaction to playing with Donte DiVincenzo

Minnesota Timberwolves rising superstar wing Anthony Edwards was the biggest standout during Sunday’s road preseason showdown against the New York Knicks. However, his new teammate Donte DiVincenzo also turned heads against his former squad, receiving Edwards’ postgame endorsement.

Edwards finished with a game-high 31 points and eight 3-pointers, shooting 57.9%. Meanwhile, DiVincenzo added 15 points, seven assists and two 3s, shooting 54.5%, forming a potent starting backcourt duo with the two-time All-Star.

Minnesota ultimately fell 115-110 at Madison Square Garden, with both teams’ reserves leading the way down the stretch of the relatively meaningless exhibition clash. Nevertheless, Edwards and DiVincenzo provided Timberwolves fans with a preview of their first season as teammates.

DiVincenzo was acquired from New York in the three-team blockbuster trade that sent star center Karl-Anthony Towns to the Big Apple earlier this month. He is expected to offer Minnesota elite outside shooting, toughness and complementary playmaking.

Over 81 games last season, DiVincenzo finished third in the NBA in total 3-pointers (283), averaging a career-best 15.5 points per game.

According to Edwards, playing alongside DiVincenzo has made his job noticeably easier thus far.

“F**kin’ incredible,” Edwards said postgame. “I don’t need the ball. You see it. I’m having fun, man. It’s fun to play with Donte.”

Donte DiVincenzo is projected to serve as Minnesota’s sixth or seventh man once the team returns to full strength. Regardless, he appears to be building chemistry with Anthony Edwards, which should boost his chances of earning significant minutes and closing games this season.

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Edited by Tristan Rawcliffe