Anthony Edwards is set to receive a significant boost as the Minnesota Timberwolves propose a deal to acquire Herb Jones and Jordan Poole.

What's the proposed deal?

The Timberwolves would receive Jones, Poole, and a first-round pick, while the New Orleans Pelicans would get Rudy Gobert and Donte DiVincenzo in return.

Why it matters for Anthony Edwards

This deal would add plenty around Anthony Edwards, who has already seen the team bring in LaMelo Ball. The new additions would help build a more athletic roster.

What comes next?

The Timberwolves may still need to make a move for a new center if they decide to move on from Gobert. They have already moved Julius Randle and Naz Reid, and the proposed deal would help fill the gaps.

The proposed deal is a pure salary-matching move, with neither side gaining serious cap space. However, in subsequent seasons, Minnesota will have to deal with Jones' rising contract due to his three-year extension signed last summer.

Gobert carries a significant wage, with a $36.5 million cap hit for the 2026-27 season. His age and the team's directional shift make him a candidate to be moved for younger, more versatile talent.

Poole is on a similar cap fit with Gobert, with his deal worth about $34 million for 2026-27. Jones is an ideal fit to match DiVincenzo's outgoing deal, making the Wolves cover his spot as he recovers from a long-term injury.

Ian Levy said, "Giving up DiVincenzo stings, but he only has two more years on his deal and he'll be out for all of the first year recovering from his Achilles' injury."

The new additions would help Minnesota's wing defense and versatility alongside Jaden McDaniels. The team will still have its perimeter spacing intact after losing Randle.

The Timberwolves lack the flexibility and luxury to move players, unless it is free agents using their traded mid-level exception. They may almost certainly still have to make a move for a new center if they move on from Gobert.

Losing Gobert doesn't look ideal defensively, but the Timberwolves could go for a more athletic roster after adding Ball alongside Edwards. Poole would fit in Minnesota as a scoring spark off the bench or in certain starting situations, providing shot creation.