Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Set to undergo knee surgery
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Edwards will undergo arthroscopic right knee surgery and is expected to miss up to two months, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
This is a tough blow after a torrid start to the season for Edwards, and it looks like we might not see him again until 2027. Ayo Dosunmu will likely be elevated to a starting role while Edwards is sidelined, while LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Jonathan Kuminga will see a bump in usage. There will also be more minutes available for Terrence Shannon, Bones Hyland and Cody Williams.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable for Wednesday
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Edwards (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Edwards has been playing through knee pain this season, but it hasn't impacted his numbers, as he's already had two 40-plus-point performances. However, it's possible he could get hit with a maintenance day against the 1-3 Warriors. If Edwards is out, Ayo Dosunmu would have a chance to start, and there would be more minutes available for Terrence Shannon and Bones Hyland.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Upgraded to available
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Edwards (knee) is available for Monday's game against Cleveland.
The Timberwolves were considering a maintenance day for the superstar guard, but Edwards is suiting up for the second end of this back-to-back set. He should be able to handle a normal workload Monday, barring any setbacks.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Listed as questionable
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Edwards (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against Cleveland.
Minnesota is considering giving the superstar guard the night off for the second half of this back-to-back set. Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon would both have added fantasy appeal if Edwards sits out Monday.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Shot goes missing Friday
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Edwards produced 15 points (5-23 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and four steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 115-93 victory over Orlando.
After a red-hot opening game, Edwards came crashing back to earth Friday, shooting just 5-of-23 from the field. While it wasn't his night offensively, he did manage to record a game-high four steals, salvaging what was otherwise an underwhelming effort. The fact that Minnesota easily accounted for Orlando despite Edwards' struggles bodes well for the season ahead. As for Edwards, he will look to get back on track in what promises to be a mouthwatering matchup against the Raptors on Sunday.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Drops 45 points on Opening Night
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Edwards ended with 45 points (16-29 FG, 9-17 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 33 minutes in Wednesday's 131-106 victory over Miami.
Edwards was dominant Wednesday, setting a new franchise Opening Night scoring record to lead the Timberwolves to a victory to begin the 2026-27 campaign. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick averaged a career-best 28.8 points along with 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals over 35.0 minutes per contest in 2025-26. However, he appeared in only 61 games, marking the first season of his career with fewer than 72 appearances. Edwards has MVP potential, and while he'll face heavy competition for the award, he could at least be a finalist at the end of the year, assuming he stays healthy.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Ready for regular season
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Edwards (rest) is expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat.
The Timberwolves rested most of their projected regular-season rotation Wednesday, though Edwards should be back in action Wednesday. The star shooting guard appeared in four games this preseason, averaging 19.8 points, 2.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 0.8 steals across 22.6 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will miss preseason finale
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Edwards (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
Edwards, Rudy Gobert, LaMelo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu all appear to be resting Friday. Edwards should be good to go for the regular-season opener against the Heat on Wednesday.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Leads Timberwolves in scoring
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Edwards ended with 20 points (5-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), three assists and two steals over 28 minutes in Wednesday's 128-106 preseason loss to the Pistons.
Edwards had trouble finding the net Wednesday. However, he has been known to have occasional shooting slumps throughout his career, so his performance against Detroit shouldn't be a cause for concern. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick had his best year in 2025-26, averaging 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals across 35.0 minutes, though he appeared in fewer than 72 regular-season games (61) for the first time since entering the NBA.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Leading scorer in preseason win
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Edwards closed with 26 points (8-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 25 minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason win over the Knicks.
Edwards returned from a one-game absence for rest purposes and looked fantastic, knocking down a game-high five triples en route to finishing as the game's leading scorer. The star guard has scored in double figures in all three of his preseason appearances, though Monday marked his heaviest workload yet, surpassing the 20-minute mark while also reaching 20-plus points for the first time.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Starting Monday
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Edwards (rest) is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason matchup with the Knicks.
Edwards is back after a one-game absence, but he'll likely still have his minutes limited, with this being the preseason. He's played well in his first two preseason games and looks comfortable sharing the floor with LaMelo Ball.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Scores 19 points Wednesday
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Edwards recorded 19 points (5-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound and one assist in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 123-112 preseason loss to Indiana.
Edwards was efficient from beyond the arc, connecting on four of five three-point attempts while playing limited minutes. The star guard continues to benefit from Minnesota's revamped offensive attack, with LaMelo Ball providing another playmaking option in the backcourt.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Nets 14 points with two blocks
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Edwards notched 14 points (4-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two swats over 18 minutes in Monday's 116-97 preseason win over the Bucks.
Edwards was a bit rusty in his preseason debut, converting just one of his seven three-point attempts while also coughing up two turnovers, but he did a nice job of getting to the line and he was locked in on defense. Edwards was a top-15 player last season with averages of 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 3.4 triples, 1.4 steals and 0.8 swats per contest, and he could be even better coming into his age-25 season.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: New backcourt partner coming
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The Timberwolves' acquisition of LaMelo Ball gives Edwards the star playmaker Minnesota has long sought alongside him, according to Cholo Magsino of Yahoo Sports.
Edwards should benefit from reduced creation responsibilities after frequently serving as the team's primary offensive initiator in recent seasons. The addition of Ball could improve Edwards' efficiency while allowing him to focus more heavily on scoring and defense. Edwards still projects as Minnesota's franchise centerpiece entering 2026-27.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Unable to lead Minnesota to Game 7
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Edwards finished with 24 points (9-26 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and three steals across 36 minutes in Friday's 139-109 loss to San Antonio in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Edwards had a combined 68 points at home in Games 3 and 4. Yet, the 24-year-old wasn't as productive Friday and delivered one of his worst shooting performances of the playoffs. With the Timberwolves eliminated from postseason play, Edwards will finally get a well-deserved break after returning earlier than anticipated from a knee injury suffered in Minnesota's previous series versus Denver. As expected, Edwards had a quality 2025-2026 campaign, averaging a career-best 28.8 points with 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 0.8 blocks and 1.4 steals across 35.0 minutes. However, he played in only 61 regular-season contests after appearing in at least 72 in each of his first five years in the NBA. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick is projected to remain in the MVP conversation moving ahead, and that could become a reality sooner rather than later if he can stay healthy. For that to happen, the Timberwolves will likely need to make some adjustments to the roster by adding depth and other reliable scoring options.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Strikes for 20 points in loss
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Edwards ended Tuesday's 126-97 loss to the Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 20 points (6-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 39 minutes.
Edwards didn't offer much in terms of peripheral numbers but still led the Timberwolves in scoring. He has reached the 20-point threshold in three consecutive contests, posting at least 32 points in the first two games of that stretch. The superstar guard will aim to deliver a more well-rounded performance in Game 6 on Friday as the Timberwolves attempt to stave off elimination at home.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Double-double in Game 3 loss
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Edwards finished Friday's 115-108 loss to San Antonio in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 32 points (12-26 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 14 rebounds, six assists and one block in 41 minutes.
Edwards shined in his return to the starting lineup, providing steady offense while his teammates were struggling, and he closed out the first quarter with 12 straight points. This was the best that Edwards has looked since returning from the knee injury, and considering he logged 41 minutes, it's safe to say he's no longer dealing with any sort of minutes restrictions.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Available for Game 3
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Edwards (knee) is available for Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals versus the Spurs, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
As expected, Edwards carried a questionable designation heading into this contest. However, he is good to go. The 24-year-old has struggled during this series, averaging 15.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.5 blocks across 24.5 minutes. It's unknown when Edwards will return to the starting lineup, although Terrence Shannon will presumably remain in his place for now.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will play in Game 2
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Edwards (knee) will play in Game 2 against the Spurs on Wednesday, Raul Dominguez Jr. of the Associated Press reports.
Head coach Chris Finch said that Edwards could see increased minutes Wednesday night, but it will depend on how he feels. Edwards saw 25 minutes off the bench in Game 1 and finished with 18 points, three rebounds, three assists, two triples and one block in the win.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Seals Game 1 with clutch quarter
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Edwards (knee) posted 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one block in 25 minutes off the bench Monday in the Timberwolves' 104-102 win over the Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
After hyperextending his left knee and sustaining a bone bruise in Game 4 of the first round, Edwards missed the final two games of the Timberwolves' series victory over the Nuggets and was also expected to remain sidelined for at least the first two games of the second round. The star guard ended up making quicker progress than expected, however, and after the Timberwolves listed him as questionable heading into Monday's contest, Edwards was given the green light to play prior to tipoff. In an effort to manage his minutes, the Timberwolves brought Edwards off the bench, and the 24-year-old was able to provide some efficient complementary scoring behind Julius Randle's team-high 21 points. Edwards was at his best in the final period, pouring in 11 of his points in the fourth to help Minnesota secure the upset win on the road. Assuming he didn't aggravate the knee injury, Edwards could move back into the starting five and take on more minutes in Game 2 on Wednesday.
