Edwards trains with Michael Jordan to broaden post game for Wolves

At Minnesota Timberwolves media day Monday, All-Star guard Anthony Edwards said he spent the offseason studying film and received direct coaching from retired Hall of Famer Michael Jordan on how to score in the post, a development he hopes will sharpen his all-around offensive game as the Timberwolves chase their first trip to the NBA Finals. Edwards described specific pointers Jordan gave on getting into scoring spots and on how to lean into defenders when backing them down in the post.

"I think the best tip that he gave me is that most people lean on people in the post with their butt, and he does it with the top part of his back," Edwards told reporters, pointing to his right shoulder. He also said he worked on ball handling and midrange scoring this summer, incorporating film study of Jordan and Kobe Bryant and new drills designed to improve his touch from the midpost and highpost.

Edwards, 24, enters his sixth NBA season coming off a career year in which he averaged 27.6 points and led the league with 320 three-pointers made while knocking down 39.5 percent from long range. He earned All-NBA Second Team honors and finished seventh in MVP voting. Team officials and teammates...