What happened: ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Brian Windhorst said Anthony Edwards has been frustrated dating back to the Karl-Anthony Towns trade. They characterized rival executives as circling Edwards in anticipation that he could become the next superstar to surface on the trade market.

Why it matters: Edwards is one of the league's brightest young building blocks, so any hint of discontent reshapes the offseason picture around him. If the frustration hardens, Minnesota faces pressure to retool the roster or field offers that would instantly headline the market.

What to watch: Watch whether Minnesota's front office moves to address the situation this offseason and whether Edwards or the team push back on the speculation.