Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards to represent team at NBA Draft Lottery
![Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) during the first half.](https://kstp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/kstp_anthonyedwardswolves.jpg)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) during the first half.[AP/Matthew Hinton]
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards will represent the team virtually at Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery.
The team made the announcement Monday, adding the lottery is set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
"I look forward to representing the Timberwolves and state of Minnesota at this year’s draft lottery," Edwards said in a statement Monday. "I remember the excitement for me during draft lottery and draft time last year and I hope to bring good luck for our fans tomorrow."
The Timberwolves are entering the draft with a 27.6% chance of landing a top-three pick that would be kept by the franchise. Ending the season with a .319 win percentage, the team has 9.0% odds to land the first pick, 9.2% for the second and 9.4% chance for the third selection, according to the team. If the pick is No. 4 or below, it goes to Golden State from the D’Angelo Russell-Andrew Wiggins trade.
The NBA Draft is set for July 29.
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