Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Edwards has missed Minnesota's last six games due to a right knee issue, though there's a chance the superstar will return in Dallas. If the 24-year-old guard is cleared to play, there would be fewer minutes available for Mike Conley, Terrence Shannon and Jaylen Clark.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Won't play Saturday
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Edwards (knee) will not play Saturday against the Pistons.
Edwards continues to be limited to individual work, but he's trending in the right direction. Based on previous reporting, a return Monday against the Mavericks could be on the table.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Could return as soon as Saturday
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Edwards (knee) will be evaluated daily and has a chance to play in Saturday's game against Detroit or Monday's game against the Mavericks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Edwards has missed four consecutive games due to inflammation in his right knee, but it looks like he's closing in on a return. The star guard had reportedly been limited to individual work as recently as Tuesday. However, the Timberwolves are optimistic he could retake the floor within the team's next two games.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Limited to individual work
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Edwards (knee) is still limited to individual work, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Edwards was diagnosed with right knee inflammation back on March 17 and remains without a timetable to return. Head coach Chris Finch ruled out a return Wednesday against Houston, and his fantasy managers may need to prepare for more absences.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Out at least one week
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Edwards was diagnosed Tuesday with right knee inflammation and will be re-evaluated in 1-to-2 weeks, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
A firm target date for Edwards' return hasn't been established, but since he's not scheduled to be re-evaluated for at least another week, he can safely be ruled out for the Timberwolves' next four games. In the meantime, players like Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland could take on more minutes, while starters Donte DiVincenzo, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels could notice spikes in usage.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Edwards is out for Tuesday's game against the Suns due to right knee soreness.
It's set to be a rare absence for Edwards, who hasn't missed a game since the Jan. 26 win over the Warriors. It's possible the Timberwolves have an eye on their franchise centerpiece returning Wednesday, when Minnesota faces Utah. Ayo Dosunmu stands out as the most likely replacement at shooting guard for Edwards on Tuesday in the starting lineup, while Bones Hyland and Kyle Anderson also have an opportunity to claim a more sizable role.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Struggles with shot in loss
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Edwards accumulated 19 points (6-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-10 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 116-103 loss to Oklahoma City.
Edwards struggled to get his shot to drop, and had his worst performance of the season at the charity stripe. Oklahoma City gave him trouble by doubling him early, and Edwards finished with a team-high six turnovers. The turnovers were a team-wide issue for Minnesota, as they coughed up the rock 22 times while only handing out 18 total assists, and they were outscored 29-6 in turnover points in the 13-point defeat.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Trending toward playing Friday
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Edwards (knee) is trending toward playing in Friday's game against the Warriors, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Edwards was a late addition to the injury report Friday due to right knee soreness but is trending in the right direction. Over 10 outings since the All-Star break, the star guard has averaged 30.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.7 steals in 35.4 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Downgraded to questionable
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Edwards (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Edwards was a late addition to the injury report, but this is something that's happened many times with the guard this season. Presumably, the Timberwolves are contemplating a maintenance day. Bones Hyland could see an increased role for Minnesota if Edwards is held out, but Julius Randle would be Minnesota's go-to offensive option.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Game-high 34 not enough Saturday
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Edwards totaled 34 points (8-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 13-14 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 32 minutes during Saturday's 119-92 loss to the Magic.
The 34 points led all scorers on the afternoon, but only three other Timberwolves even scored in double digits. Edwards has drained multiple three-pointers in 10 straight games, averaging 29.5 points, 4.8 boards, 4.3 threes, 3.4 assists, 1.9 steals and 0.9 blocks over that blistering stretch.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Good to go vs. Toronto
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Edwards (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Edwards was carrying a questionable tag earlier in the day due to foot injury maintenance as Minnesota appeared to be weighing giving him a night off, but the team has since cleared him to play Thursday. The star guard is fresh off a 41-point showing Tuesday against Memphis and has put up 20 or more points in six straight outings.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Strikes for 41 points
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Edwards closed Tuesday's 117-110 win over Memphis with 41 points (15-29 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and five steals over 37 minutes.
Edwards delivered a masterful performance on the offensive end, which was highlighted by seven made treys, his best mark in this category since Jan. 17 against San Antonio. He also produced on the opposite end of the court by recording a season-high five swipes. Edwards has had the Grizzlies' number this season, as he's averaging 37.7 points in three appearances against Memphis.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Late addition to injury report
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Edwards is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies due to right foot injury maintenance.
Edwards was a late addition to the injury report Tuesday and may get the night off after appearing in 14 straight games. Over that stretch, the superstar has averaged 28.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.6 steals in 37.0 minutes per game. If he's ultimately ruled out for Tuesday's contest, Bones Hyland and Ayo Dosunmu would be candidates for increased roles, while Terrence Shannon could enter the rotation.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Drops 21 points in victory
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Edwards ended with 21 points (9-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six assists, three rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 39 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 win over the Nuggets.
Edwards didn't deliver his most efficient performance from three-point range, though he still finished as Minnesota's leading scorer. The superstar has reached the 20-point threshold in five straight games following the All-Star break, and he has tallied multiple blocks in two of them. Additionally, he has now recorded a steal in eight consecutive contests. Since the All-Star break, the Georgia product has averaged 30.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.4 steals per contest.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Gets numbers despite loss
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Edwards contributed 28 points (11-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 135-108 loss to the 76ers.
Despite the lopsided final score, Edwards was prolific as usual against the 76ers. Edwards' consistency is really showing, as the All-Star Game MVP has only one game below 20 points since mid-December.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will play Wednesday
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Edwards (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Edwards was added to the Timberwolves' injury report Wednesday morning due to illness, but the star guard is feeling well enough to suit up and face Portland. In his last six games, Edwards is averaging 31.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals across 37.8 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Paces Minnesota in win
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Edwards provided 30 points (11-21 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 38 minutes during Monday's 138-116 win over the Hawks.
Edwards turned in a strong outing Monday, finishing second to CJ McCollum on either side in points as part of a convincing win for the Timberwolves. The superstar guard is heading into the All-Star break hot in the scoring department, reaching the 30-point mark in five of the past six games and pushing his season total to 25 such performances.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Fights to 23-point day
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Edwards ended Sunday's 115-96 loss to the Clippers with 23 points (7-18 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 35 minutes.
Edwards clearly didn't have his best stuff on the offensive end, but he managed to reach the 20-point threshold given his high volume of shot attempts. He particularly struggled from downtown and has now gone 1-for-8 from deep in two of his previous three games. Edwards' streak of 30-point showings will come to an end at four games following Sunday's performance.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Comes up clutch in fourth quarter
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Edwards registered 30 points (11-23 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 7-10 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block over 38 minutes during the Timberwolves' 128-126 win over the Raptors on Wednesday.
Edwards struggled from beyond the arc, but his fourth-quarter efforts propelled the Timberwolves to a come-from-behind victory Wednesday. The superstar guard scored 13 of his game-high 30 points in the fourth frame while logging all four of his stocks. It was Edwards' 23rd 30-plus-point performance of the season, and he has reached that mark in three consecutive games. Edwards has averaged 32.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 3.4 threes and 1.3 steals over 37.5 minutes per game over his last nine outings.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will play Wednesday
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Edwards (elbow) will play Wednesday versus the Raptors, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
Edwards is dealing with some soreness in his non-shooting elbow, but it's not bad enough to keep him out of Wednesday's game. The four-time All-Star has scored 30-plus points in back-to-back games, and he'll look to keep the good times rolling Wednesday.
