Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Carries momentum into break
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Edwards had 23 points (5-18 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 10-11 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals across 36 minutes during Thursday's 116-101 win over the Thunder.
The fifth-year guard heads into the All-Star break maintaining a high level of play. Edwards has scored more than 20 points while draining multiple three-pointers in 16 straight appearances dating back to Jan. 13, averaging 32.4 points, 6.3 boards, 5.3 assists, 4.3 triples, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over that impressive stretch.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will go Thursday
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Edwards (hip) is available and starting Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Edwards was a true game-time call leading up to Thursday's clash, but he'll ultimately be able to run the floor in his club's final matchup before the break. He'll be leaned on even more than usual with Mike Conley (finger), Julius Randle (thigh) and Rudy Gobert (back) all ruled out.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Iffy for Thursday
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Edwards is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Thunder due to right hip soreness.
Edwards is in danger of missing his second out of Minnesota's last four outings due to a lingering hip issue. If the star guard is unable to suit up against Oklahoma City, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jaylen Clark and Rob Dillingham should receive increased roles.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Attempts 33 shots in loss
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Edwards ended Wednesday's 103-101 loss to the Bucks with 28 points (10-33 FG, 4-17 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals across 37 minutes.
The 33 shot attempts were a season-high mark for Edwards, but the star guard converted only 30.3 percent of his shots while the Timberwolves suffered a tight two-point defeat. Edwards still found a way to finish with 28 points, which is in line with his scoring average of the current campaign, but the shooting woes can't be overlooked. The star guard heads into the All-Star break with averages of 27.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game across 53 contests.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will play Wednesday
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Edwards (hip) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
After dropping 44 points in Monday's loss to the Cavaliers, Edwards will get back on the floor Wednesday to take on the Bucks, which will be the second-to-last game for Minnesota before heading into the NBA All-Star break. The superstar guard has been red-hot as of late, scoring 41 or more points in each his last three games.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable for Wednesday
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Edwards (hip) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Edwards has been a mainstay on the injury report of late due to right hip soreness, and he was previously held out of Saturday's win over Portland as a precautionary measure. If the superstar is sidelined in the first leg of the club's back-to-back set, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaylen Clark are candidates for an uptick in playing time. Over his last five outings, Edwards has averaged 38.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.6 three-pointers, 5.0 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 46.7 percent from downtown in 36.8 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Iffy for Monday
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Edwards (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against Cleveland.
Edwards is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to right hip soreness. If the superstar remains on the shelf, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely receive the starting nod once again. Edwards has averaged 36.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steals in 37.6 minutes per contest over his last five outings.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Sitting Saturday vs. Portland
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Edwards (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Head coach Chris Finch relayed that Edwards is being held out of Saturday's game as a precaution and is considered day-to-day due to right hip soreness, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaylen Clark are the top candidates to be inserted into the Wolves' starting lineup Saturday due to Edwards' injury. Edwards' next chance to play will be Monday against the Cavaliers.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Iffy for Saturday
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Edwards is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Portland due to right hip soreness.
Edwards is in jeopardy of missing just his second game of the season due to the hip issue. If the superstar is sidelined, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaylen Clark could see an uptick in playing time. Over his last five outings, Edwards has averaged 36.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steals in 37.6 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Surpasses 40-point mark again
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Edwards amassed 41 points (11-25 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 14-15 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one block in 38 minutes during Thursday's 127-114 win over Houston.
Edwards surpassed the 40-point plateau for the second game in a row, and the star guard has scored at least 30 in four of his last five appearances. The All-Star guard is averaging a robust 31.4 points per game while shooting 45 percent from the floor and 43 percent from three-point range since the beginning of January.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Drops 21 against Kings
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Edwards totaled 21 points (7-21 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 38 minutes during Monday's 116-114 loss to Sacramento.
After sitting out Saturday's contest due to an illness, Edwards returned to the court and delivered 20-plus points for the 11th straight appearance while also making an impact defensively. The fifth-year forward has been more active at the rim since mid-January, recording at least one block in eight of those 11 games while averaging 30.3 points, 5.8 boards, 5.8 assists, 3.9 threes, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Cleared to play Monday
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Edwards (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Kings.
Edwards was a late scratch for Saturday's 105-103 loss to the Wizards due to an illness, but he was able to recover enough over the weekend to be cleared to play Monday. The All-Star shooting guard has averaged 30.3 points, 5.8 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks over 37.7 minutes per game since the beginning of January.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Expected to play Monday
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Head coach Chris Finch said that Edwards (illness), who is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Kings, is expected to suit up, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Edwards is dealing with an illness that kept him out of Saturday's loss to Washington, though he was present at shootaround Monday and is expected to play. Over his last five outings, the superstar has averaged 29.4 points, 7.2 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 35.8 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable to play Monday
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Edwards (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Kings, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
Edwards missed his first game of the 2024-25 regular season Saturday against the Wizards due to an illness. It appears he's still under the weather, and he will have to progress enough in his recovery in order to be cleared to play Monday. Nickeil Alexander-Walker would likely remain in the starting lineup if Edwards is unable to play, while Mike Conley and Jaylen Clark would take on more responsibilities on the offensive side of the floor.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Late addition to injury report
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Edwards is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Wizards due to an illness.
Edwards is in danger of missing his first contest of the season Saturday due to an illness. If Edwards is unable to suit up against Washington, Nickeil Alexander-Walker should receive increased playing time.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Tallies season-high 11 assists
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Edwards provided 36 points (12-18 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, 11 assists and three blocks across 35 minutes during Thursday's 138-113 victory over Utah.
Edwards' season-high 11 assists helped him record just his third double-double of the season. The star guard has increased his scoring output as of late, averaging 31.2 points across his last 10 appearances. Edwards' increased scoring has also coincided with impressive efficiency, as he is posting 48.1/43.0/84.1 shooting splits over that span.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Ties career-high four blocks
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Edwards recorded 33 points (11-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, four blocks and two steals across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 121-113 win over Phoenix.
Edwards' efficient shooting helped him post a team-high 33 points during Wednesday's victory. The star continues to scorch the nets beyond the arc, converting 41.8 percent of his 9.8 three-point attempts per contest this season. However, Edwards also continues to make a strong defensive impact, as he recorded multiple steals and/or blocks in 25 of his 47 appearances in 2024-25.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Nears double-double in win
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Edwards chipped in 34 points (14-23 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine assists and one rebound across 33 minutes during Saturday's 133-104 win over the Nuggets.
Edwards posted a game-high 34 points while leading the Timberwolves to a blowout win in an efficient outing. The superstar has logged seven consecutive contests with 20 or more points, and he has failed to reach the 20-point mark just eight times this season. The 23-year-old also tied his season high in dimes with a team-best nine assists Saturday. Over his last five outings, the star shooting guard has averaged 30.2 points, 6.2 assists and 5.2 rebounds while shooting 44.4 percent from beyond the arc in 37.2 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Officially good to go
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Edwards is available and in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus the Nuggets, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Edwards has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday despite dealing with an illness. There is no indication that the star guard will operate on a minutes restriction against Denver.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Stuffs stat sheet in win
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Edwards put up 21 points (6-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven assists and five rebounds in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 115-114 victory over the Mavericks.
The star guard did a nice job facilitating the offense throughout Wednesday's contest, marking just the seventh time this season he's recorded seven or more assists. His efficiency both from the field and deep left plenty to be desired, but he made up for it with volume and from the line. His next outing comes Saturday against the Nuggets.
