Anthony Edwards Has Hilarious Request for Shams Charania If He's Ever Traded

The news discusses a fabricated trade rumor from the previous season involving Luka Dončić being sent from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, which caused widespread shock and disbelief among NBA fans and players alike. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, who reported the trade, recalled the incident during a conversation with Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards on Edwards's YouTube channel as part of his "Believe That Awards" event.

Charania was honored with the Reporter of the Year award by Edwards, who humorously credited him for alerting everyone about Dončić's supposed move to the Lakers. Reflecting on that night, Charania described the chaos, noting that he had only seven minutes between hearing the initial tip and posting it on X (formerly Twitter), initially suspecting it could be a hoax or hack before confirming its authenticity.

During their conversation, Edwards jokingly requested that if he were ever to be traded in the future, Charania should notify him directly via text message rather than breaking the news on social media, highlighting the rarity and impact of such trades for top-tier players like Dončić and himself. The article emphasizes that Edwards is currently a cornerstone for the Timberwolves, with no indications of a trade, as he is entering the second year of a five-year, $245 million max contract and has achieved multiple All-Star appearances and All-NBA team honors.