Following the NBA trade deadline coming and going Thursday afternoon, it was obvious that Karnisovas did not convey the urgency or true plan that was going on behind the scenes. But that needs to start showing itself quickly as the ship continues sinking.

Anthony Edwards scored 49 points, including 20 in the third quarter, as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Chicago Bulls 127-108 on Wednesday night. Edwards hit six 3-pointers and was 17 of 18 from the free-throw line and also added nine rebounds.