Edwards claims All-Star MVP as Wembanyama leads World in new-format showdown

Edwards claims All-Star MVP as Wembanyama leads World in new-format showdown

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Edwards has said it boldly and confidently for years. He intends to be the best basketball player in the world.The Minnesota Ti

Stephen A. Smith: Anthony Edwards 'is gonna be the face of the NBA'

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was named the 2026 NBA All-Star Game MVP on Sunday after leading the USA Stars to a championship in the new round-robin tournament format. Edwards scored a total of 32 points in 26 minutes played over the USA Stars’ three games. On Monday morning’s edition of First Take, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith made a bold statement about Edwards. “Ant-Man is gonna be the face of the NBA,” Smith said about Edwards onc…