Rockets supporters are under the impression they're acquiring Anthony Edwards due to a fabricated online announcement.

Billy Heyen

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Rockets fans think they're getting Anthony Edwards because of a viral fake post image

TL;DR

  • Social media buzz suggests Anthony Edwards might leave Minnesota for Houston.
  • A viral post linked Edwards to the Houston Rockets and Kevin Durant.
  • No credible NBA reports support the Houston Rockets' pursuit of Anthony Edwards.
  • Acquiring Edwards would require an exorbitant trade package from Houston.

Anthony Edwards stands out as one of the NBA's top emerging talents. It's anticipated that the basketball community will soon begin to ponder whether he might desire a move away from Minnesota.

In fact, in some corners of social media, there are already rumblings that the Timberwolves' superstar may wind up in different pastures. Except there's more there than may initially meet the eye.

A viral post has suggested that Edwards is a target for the Houston Rockets to pair with Kevin Durant.

Except, well, there's no evidence this is true, despite nearly a million people having viewed this post:

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The Rockets might consider Edwards their future franchise cornerstone, which is a plausible idea.

No reports have emerged regarding this matter from any NBA national or beat reporters. It appears this was simply a post designed to generate engagement.

Edwards' schedule wouldn't precisely match Durant's, regardless. Ant would undoubtedly enjoy playing alongside KD, having been his Olympic teammate. He admires Durant.

However, the Rockets would need to give up an exorbitant trade package to acquire Edwards. While it might prove worthwhile, it currently seems unlikely to happen.

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