At 15-8, the Timberwolves are sixth in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 7-3 over its last 10 and has won five consecutive games. On Monday, December 8, the Timberwolves will host the Phoenix Suns.
To begin the 2025-26 season, Anthony Edwards is being used as Minnesota’s primary point guard and ball handler. Mike Conley lost his starting PG role this offseason. With a 15-8 start to the year, the Timberwolves are eager to make an upgrade at PG. NBA insider Scoop B. Robinson reported that Minnesota has interest in adding Kyrie Irving.
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Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves are interested in bringing Kyrie Irving to Minnesota, “Scoop B” Robinson says 🐺👀
“A well-placed and respected NBA fixture shared a belief that Irving, when healthy, would be the missing piece for Minnesota. …they also shared that Anthony… pic.twitter.com/GcoKoEtzB8
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) December 8, 2025
In each of the last two seasons, the Timberwolves have been contenders in the West. Minnesota made a deep playoff run in 2024 and 2025. They lost in the Western Conference Finals both seasons. The Timberwolves are reportedly interested in making an upgrade at PG in 2025-26. Julius Randle leads the team in assists per game, and Anthony Edwards handles a majority of the ball-handling duties.
According to NBA insider Scoop B. Robinson, that’s not a role that Minnesota wants Edwards to play long-term. Robinson reported that the Timberwolves are in the market for a PG. One player who has been discussed in rumors is Dallas’ PG Kyrie Irving. The 33-year-old tore his ACL in March 2025 and has yet to play in 2025-26 for Dallas. It’s currently unknown when Irving will return.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are interested in Kyrie Irving, per @ScoopB
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— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) December 8, 2025
Despite Irving’s injury, the Timberwolves reportedly remain interested in the one-time NBA champion. Scoop B. Robinson said the team believes Irving could be their missing piece to contend for a championship. He added that Anthony Edwards has been advocating for the move. Irving is an experienced PG who could immediately take over Minnesota’s offense when healthy.
Even without a true PG in 2025-26, the Timberwolves are 15-8. The Timberwolves have a strong roster. Adding a legitimate PG would take Minnesota to the next level. Scoop B. Robinson suggested that Dallas could be forced to trade Irving if the season starts slipping away. The 2025-26 NBA trade deadline is Thursday, February 7. Will Minnesota complete a trade for 33-year-old Kyrie Irving?
