Edwards (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Edwards has been downgraded from questionable to out and will be sidelined for the eighth time over Minnesota's last 10 games. In addition to battling a knee injury, the superstar guard was also dealing with an illness, but the ailment is no longer listed on the injury report. With Edwards and Jaden McDaniels (knee) sidelined, Ayo Dosunmu, Donte DiVincenzo and Mike Conley are candidates for increased roles, but Julius Randle will lead the offense.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable versus Hornets
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Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Charlotte.
Edwards has appeared in only two of Minnesota's last nine contests. He was able to suit up for Friday's 115-103 loss to the 76ers, although he finished with only eight points, two rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block while making three of his 15 attempts from the field. With Jaden McDaniels (knee) already ruled out, Ayo Dosunmu and Mike Conley may both be in the starting lineup if Edwards doesn't play Sunday.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Struggles in return
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Edwards registered eight points (3-15 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 26 minutes during Friday's 115-103 loss to Philadelphia.
Edwards looked far from his best, battling his way to just eight points on poor shooting. An ongoing knee injury has caused him to miss seven of the past nine games, during which he has averaged 12.5 points, 3.5 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 three-pointers. While it does appear as though he is going to try to battle through it, managers should expect somewhat muted production, at least when compared to his usual lofty standard.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Good to go Friday
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Edwards (knee/illness) is available for Friday's game against the 76ers, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
Edwards will shed his questionable tag and return from a one-game absence due to a right knee issue and an illness. Mike Conley is expected to retreat to the second unit, while there will also be fewer minutes available for the likes of Terrence Shannon and Bones Hyland. Edwards returned from a six-game absence due to the knee issue in Monday's win over Dallas, posting 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists and two rebounds across 23 minutes. While he may see an uptick in playing time Friday, it wouldn't be surprising if the Timberwolves keep him on some sort of minutes restriction.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Iffy for Thursday
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Edwards is listed questionable for Thursday's game against Detroit due to right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and an illness.
Edwards recently missed six consecutive games due to the knee issue, and since he's also apparently under the weather, Minnesota may be inclined to hold him out for the front end of their back-to-back set. If the star guard is ruled out, Bones Hyland and Mike Conley would likely absorb most of his minutes. Edwards returned from the extended absence in Monday's blowout win over Dallas, posting 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists and two rebounds across 23 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Scores 17 points in return
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Edwards amassed 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 23 minutes during Monday's 124-94 win over Dallas.
Edwards didn't start Monday's game but checked in early in the first quarter, but since this was a blowout victory, he only played 23 minutes and posted a decent stat line. Edwards should recover his role as the Timberwolves' No. 1 option on offense as soon as Thursday when Minnesota takes on the Pistons in a tough matchup.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Checks in late Monday
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Edwards didn't start Monday's game against the Mavericks but checked in with 10:59 remaining in the first quarter, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Edwards was late getting to the floor Monday but ultimately replaced Mike Conley after just over a minute of game time. Edwards is returning from a six-game absence due to a right knee issue, and while he didn't start against Dallas, he should be good to go for the rest of the contest after checking in.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Good to go Monday
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Edwards (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Edwards will shed his questionable tag and return from a six-game absence due to a right knee issue. With the superstar guard back in action, there will be fewer minutes available for Mike Conley, Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon. Over eight appearances in March, Edwards has averaged 28.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.6 combined steals-plus-blocks in 35.3 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Iffy for Monday
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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: 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.
