The 2025–26 NBA schedule has dropped, and one thing is crystal clear: the NBA sends an Anthony Edwards message that fans can’t overlook. The league is making a bold statement about the Minnesota Timberwolves’ rising star — and it’s written all over the marquee matchups.
Anthony Edwards, fresh off leading the Wolves to one of their best seasons in franchise history, will now be front and center in nationally televised games, prime-time slots, and headline holiday matchups. For years, Minnesota struggled to get consistent national exposure, but Edwards has changed that narrative almost single-handedly.
Right out of the gate, the NBA is putting Edwards on display. The Timberwolves will open their season in a nationally televised game against a top contender. It’s a move that signals the league’s belief that Edwards is now one of the faces of the NBA — a player whose skill, charisma, and marketability can draw in viewers from coast to coast.
The schedule release also revealed something Minnesota fans have been waiting for: the Wolves will play on Christmas Day for the first time in over two decades. This is one of the NBA’s highest honors, reserved for teams and players who can command a massive audience. It’s clear that the NBA sees Edwards as a box-office draw alongside the likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Beyond opening night and Christmas, Edwards will appear in numerous ESPN and TNT primetime matchups, including battles against other MVP-caliber players. These aren’t just games — they’re opportunities for Edwards to cement his status as a superstar.
