The Minnesota Timberwolves begin the 2026-27 NBA season with a win over the Miami Heat, as Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball quickly establish a chemistry both on and off the court. Multiple outlets focus on the pair’s postgame remarks, highlighting that they share similar positive sentiments about each other’s impact.
Yahoo Sports reports that Edwards and Ball deliver identical or near-identical compliments about one another after the win. The Athletic (NYT) frames the same moment as evidence that the two new teammates both “talk” and “walk” their confidence, stressing the immediate effectiveness of their partnership in Miami. Newsweek also emphasizes the partnership theme, describing Ball sending what it frames as a warning about how he and Edwards are working together.
Overall, the coverage converges on the season-opening victory and the early public display of mutual respect, while differing in the specific emphasis and interpretation of Ball’s comments about the partnership.
