What happened: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Miami Heat on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and the ESPN App. The game is LaMelo Ball's Minnesota debut alongside Anthony Edwards to open the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: Minnesota opens with a reshaped backcourt after locking in Jaden McDaniels through 2029-30 on a one-year, $40M extension. Miami opens the same night after signing Ezra Ausar and waiving Ian Schieffelin.

What to watch: Tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Minnesota's rotation and closing lineup will show how Ball fits on night one.