Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Not playing in preseason opener
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Edwards (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason contest against the Lakers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
The Lakers are resting LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and the Timberwolves will do the same with Edwards and Julius Randle, so this game will be lacking star power. Edwards is expected to operate as the Timberwolves' go-to player on offense in 2024-25 following the trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Stellar outing in Olympic win
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Edwards totaled 26 points (11-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 17 minutes in Team USA's 104-83 win over Puerto Rico in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Edwards was firing on all cylinders in the blowout win, and he also became the youngest player since Dwight Howard in 2008 to score 20-plus points for Team USA in the Olympics. The young star has been a top option for Team USA in the group phase, and he will likely continue to serve as a top contributor off the bench in the Olympic quarterfinals. Edwards averaged 16.7 points and 3.0 rebounds across 17.7 minutes per game in three group-stage appearances.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Scores in double figures off bench
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Edwards posted 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three steals, two assists and one rebound in 17 minutes during Team USA's 103-86 win over South Sudan on Wednesday.
Edwards scored in double figures for a second consecutive game to begin Olympic play, and he also tied for the team lead in steals during the comfortable victory that secured Team USA's place in the knockout round. Edwards has come off the bench for both of his appearances in the Paris Olympics so far, but he should continue to have opportunities to contribute in future matchups.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Efficient in Game 5 loss
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Edwards logged 28 points (10-18 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 43 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
Edwards recorded his second-highest scoring output of the Western Conference Finals in Game 5 but wasn't able to avoid elimination. After struggling with his efficiency to begin the series, the star guard managed to post 43.0/40.6/75.0 shooting splits over the five games. Against Dallas, Edwards averaged 24.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 41.4 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Carries Minnesota in Game 4 victory
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Edwards posted 29 points (11-25 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 10 rebounds and nine assists across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 105-100 victory over the Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
No Timberwolves player had more points, rebounds or assists in Game 4 on Tuesday, and the star shooting guard came through when his team needed him the most. The efficiency levels shown in previous rounds aren't there yet, but Minnesota needed Edwards to get the job done Tuesday, and he did. Edwards needs to carry the momentum into Game 5, as the Timberwolves remain down 1-3 in the series but will have home-court advantage Thursday.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Scores 26 in Game 3 loss
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Edwards closed Sunday's 116-107 loss to Dallas in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals with 26 points (11-24 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 43 minutes.
Edwards looked more aggressive than in the first two games of the series, but the star guard continues to struggle with his shot, even though he showed some encouraging signs in this one. Edwards has shot a mere 38.6 percent from the field in the series ahead of a pivotal Game 4 in Dallas on Tuesday.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Shooting woes continue
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Edwards produced 21 points (5-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one block across 40 minutes during Friday's 109-108 loss to the Mavericks in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Edwards has been struggling with his shot in recent games, and he hasn't been able to break out of the slump that seems to be affecting him since the Game 7 win over the Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals. Edwards has shot a combined 11-for-33 in the first two games of the series against the Mavericks, and he may need to bounce back if Minnesota wants to have a shot to steal at least one game in Dallas.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Shooting woes continue Wednesday
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Edwards ended Wednesday's 108-105 loss to the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals with 19 points (6-16 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 41 minutes.
Edwards might have ended just two assists away from recording a triple-double, but the Timberwolves need him to be an efficient scorer, and he hasn't been able to do that of late. The Timberwolves have gone 2-2 across their last four playoff contests, and Edwards is averaging just 20.0 points per game while shooting a mere 34.7 percent from the field. That's a clear downgrade from a regular season in which he scored 25.9 points per contest while shooting a career-high 46.1 percent from the floor.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Scores 27 in big win Thursday
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Edwards notched 27 points (8-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 115-70 victory over Denver in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Edwards bounced back from an ugly outing in Game 5 and led Minnesota in scoring in this pivotal matchup, as he looked far more aggressive than during his previous appearance. Edwards deserves credit for his constant off-the-ball movement as well, as his movements on the perimeter, coupled with the return of Mike Conley from a one-game absence, made things very difficult for Denver on defense. This was Edwards' fourth game with at least 25 points in the series, and he's expected to operate as Minnesota's primary offensive weapon in Sunday's do-or-die Game 7 at Ball Arena.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Underwhelming in Tuesday's loss
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Edwards provided 18 points (5-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 44 minutes during Tuesday's 112-97 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Coming off a 44-point explosion in Game 4, Edwards struggled from the field in Game 5. He salvaged his production by dishing out a playoff-high nine dimes, but it wasn't enough as Minnesota dropped a third straight game. Edwards scored less than 20 points in two of the three losses, but overall, he has been stellar in the playoffs and is averaging 28.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks in 10 appearances.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Strong outing not enough in Game 4
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Edwards finished Sunday's 115-107 loss to the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 44 points (16-25 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 45 minutes.
Edwards carried the Timberwolves on offense in Game 4, and at times, he did the heavy lifting all by himself. However, his impressive stat line was not enough to avoid a second consecutive loss at home. Edwards has scored 40 or more points in three of his last five playoff appearances, including twice in the current series. He'll aim to keep that run going Tuesday in Game 5.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Nears 20 points as top scorer
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Edwards recorded 19 points (8-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and one block over 37 minutes in Friday's 117-90 loss to the Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Edwards did all he could to help Minnesota climb back into Friday's contest, leading all Timberwolves players in scoring to go along with a half-dozen rebounds and handful of assists in a balanced outing. Edwards tallied his lowest point total of the conference semifinals, taking a bit of a step back after a pair of impressive performances in Denver earlier in the series. Look for Edwards to step up and lead Minnesota in Game 4 as the team attempts to make a statement at home and take a 3-1 lead over Denver.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Career high in Game 1 victory
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Edwards supplied 43 points (17-29 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 42 minutes during Saturday's 106-99 victory over the Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Edwards did it all to lead Minnesota to a Game 1 win on the road, posting a new playoff career high in scoring while leading all players in Saturday's contest in points scored in an offensive showcase. Edwards, who scored 16 points in the first quarter alone and capped the game with 12 points in the final quarter, became the first Timberwolves player to post two consecutive 40-point playoff games. If Edwards can continue to pace Minnesota the way he did in Game 1, the Timberwolves will be in a good position to steal another game on the road in Game 2.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Drops 40 points in Game 4 win
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Edwards recorded 40 points (13-23 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 7-10 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 41 minutes during Sunday's 122-116 win over Phoenix in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
With this win, the Timberwolves will move on to face the winner of the series between the Nuggets and the Lakers. Edwards was outstanding in his first career playoff series victory, averaging 31.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 2.0 steals and 3.5 three-pointers through four games.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Scores 36 points in Game 3
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Edwards totaled 36 points (12-23 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 11-11 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in 43 minutes during Friday's 126-109 victory over the Suns in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Edwards has reached the 30-point mark in two of the three games during the current series against the Suns, and the star guard has stepped up every time the Timberwolves have needed him despite having the tough assignment of dealing with Bradley Beal on both ends of the court. Edwards should handle his heavy workload in Game 4 on Sunday, when the Timberwolves will look to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Leads way in near double-double
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Edwards ended Saturday's 120-95 victory over the Suns in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals with 33 points (14-24 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two steals across 36 minutes.
Edwards did it all for Minnesota in Saturday's Game 1 victory at home, leading all players in the contest in scoring while ending one rebound shy of a double-double to go along with a half-dozen assists. Edwards, who also led the Timberwolves in threes made, took over the third quarter of Saturday's contest, scoring 18 of his 33 points in that frame.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will play Sunday
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Edwards (illness) will play Sunday against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will both be available for the regular-season finale, as Minnesota attempts to secure the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. Across his first seven appearances in April, Edwards has averaged 26.0 points, 5.0 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 33.4 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Poor shooting display Friday
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Edwards had 14 points (4-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Friday's 109-106 win over the Hawks.
The shooting woes have become a persistent issue with Edwards over the last few weeks, and while the star guard remains productive, his numbers have plummeted of late, which is not a good sign for a Timberwolves team looking to make a deep playoff run. Over his last 10 games, Edwards is averaging 23.8 points per game while shooting just 43.3 percent from the field, a figure that is nearly three ticks lower than his regular-season mark.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will play vs. Hawks
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Edwards (illness) is starting Friday's game against Atlanta.
Edwards was added to the injury report due to illness, but he's since been able to prove that he's healthy enough to play Friday evening. He's been nearly unstoppable in April, averaging 28.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.3 steals over six matchups.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Dealing with illness
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Edwards is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks due to an illness.
Edwards is a late addition to the injury report, joining Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) as questionable. Edwards hasn't missed a game since Dec. 11 and has averaged 27.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.3 steals over his last 57 appearances.
