Anthony Edwards Gives Karl-Anthony Towns ‘Cheat Code’ Before Knicks’ Finals Win

Anthony Edwards handed the New York Knicks a secret weapon before their five-game Finals win over the San Antonio Spurs on 18 June 2026. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard revealed he FaceTimed Karl-Anthony Towns before every game, sharing scouting intel on the Spurs’ tendencies and Victor Wembanyama’s habits.

What did Anthony Edwards reveal?

Edwards spoke at Fanatics Fest in New York and admitted he fed Towns “little tips” ahead of each game. “I was talking to him before every game because we played San Antonio,” Edwards said. “Just giving him little tips and stuff. Which players like to go which way, stuff about Wimby. So yeah, I gave him a little cheat code, and he passed the test.” The Knicks’ front office later confirmed the calls helped Towns prepare for San Antonio’s schemes.

Why it matters for Anthony Edwards

Edwards’ behind-the-scenes work came as the Timberwolves prepare to face the defending champs next season. The Knicks’ title run under Jalen Brunson and Towns raises the bar for Minnesota, who must now chase a Finals berth of their own. Edwards also watched a former teammate, Towns, earn a ring-adding extra motivation for the Wolves’ 2026-27 campaign.

How the Knicks used the intel

The Knicks dismantled an inexperienced Spurs team led by Wembanyama in five games. Towns averaged 19.8 points and 10.4 rebounds in the series, shooting 58% from the floor. Brunson, meanwhile, torched defenses with 28.4 points per game in the playoffs, sealing his Finals MVP case.

What comes next for the Knicks and Wolves

New York enters 2026-27 as title favorites after losing center Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics due to salary-cap restrictions. Andre Drummond now steps in at center, tasked with replicating Robinson’s glass work. For Minnesota, Edwards and the Wolves must improve on last season’s 42-40 record to challenge for the Western Conference crown.

The Knicks’ championship validates Edwards’ role as an unexpected ally-and raises the stakes for his direct rivalry with New York next year.