Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their preseason with an encouraging performance Monday, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 116-97 in Milwaukee. Minnesota’s revamped starting five of Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, Jonathan Kuminga, and Rudy Gobert shared the floor for the first time. Although preseason results carry limited weight, the opener provided an early look at how the Timberwolves’ new pieces could work together.

Anthony Edwards Welcomes LaMelo Ball as Timberwolves’ New Point Guard.