Edwards, Ball to debut as Wolves duo Oct. 21 vs. Heat

ESPN national slot opens Minnesota's 2026-27 run

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read

Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball make their regular-season debut as teammates Oct. 21 vs. Giannis and the Heat on ESPN 🍿 Via @NBA on X

What happened: Minnesota opens the 2026-27 regular season against Miami on Oct. 21 on ESPN. It will be the first regular-season game with Edwards and Ball as Timberwolves backcourt teammates.

Why it matters: Minnesota built its offseason around the Edwards-Ball pairing entering 2026-27. An opening-night national date against Miami gives an early measure of fit and rotation usage.

What to watch: Watch preseason minutes and starting alignments ahead of the Oct. 21 opener.

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@NBA 2026-10-05T20:32:00.811029+00:00

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