Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves have become box-office attractions

The Minnesota Timberwolves are your little secret no longer. For years, they have been virtually ignored by the NBA’s national television partners, save for the occasional game against a big market opponent.Last year when the schedule was released, the Wolves had five games slated for ESPN or TNT, despite having an exciting young team with a promising star in waiting in Anthony Edwards. Flash forward a year, after a run to the Western Conference finals and a coming-out party for Edwards both at home and abroad, and the Wolves have become bona fide box office attractions.AdvertisementThe NBA released the full schedule on Thursday, and the Wolves are initially slated for 18 games on ESPN, ABC and TNT. That includes being a part of the opening-night slate with a game in Los Angeles against the Lakers on Oct. 22, and a Christmas Day game in Dallas against the Mavericks. Another seven games are set for NBATV.It’s the first time the Timberwolves have been a part of the opening night festivit...