Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Stellar performance in win
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Edwards recorded 36 points (13-22 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, two assists and a steal in 40 minutes during Sunday's 114-109 Western Conference Semifinals Game 4 win over the Spurs.
The Timberwolves star completely took over down the stretch, pouring in 16 fourth-quarter points to help Minnesota erase an early deficit and even the series at 2-2. Edwards delivered several momentum-shifting baskets in crunch time, including a deep 27-footer and the go-ahead three with just over five minutes remaining. The 24-year-old continues to establish himself as one of the NBA's elite playoff scorers, logging his 18th 30-point playoff tally to tie him for fourth all-time in that category among players under the age of 25.
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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.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Good to go Monday
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Edwards (knee) is available for Monday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs and will operate under an unspecified minutes restriction, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
After suffering a left knee bone bruise and hyperextension in the April 25 win over the Nuggets, Edwards will return to action following a two-game absence. While the superstar guard will have his playing time monitored, his return will still leave fewer minutes available for guys like Mike Conley, Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Expected to play Monday
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Edwards (knee) is expected to play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs on Monday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Edwards isn't even two weeks removed from being diagnosed with a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee, but he's making a serious push to return sooner than expected. The superstar guard is set to gut it out for the Timberwolves on Monday, but it's unclear whether he'll have any limitations. In any case, Edwards' return should force Mike Conley and Terrence Shannon into lesser roles in Game 1.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable for Game 1
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Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against San Antonio, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.
Edwards has been cleared to participate in on-court activities. While it was reported by Shams Charania of ESPN that the team is hoping Edwards will be ready to go for Game 3, it appears the door is open for him to return for the opener Monday night. With that in mind, it would be surprising to see him out there for Game 1. If Edwards can't suit up, Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid would all be in line for more scoring opportunities. That would also apply to Ayo Dosunmu (calf), assuming he can play.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Hopeful to return for Game 3
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Shams Charania of ESPN reported Sunday that Edwards (knee) is hopeful to return for Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs on Friday.
Edwards is travelling with the Timberwolves to San Antonio for the first two games of the series and is aiming toward being back on the court when the teams face each other in Minnesota for Game 3. The superstar guard is working hard to recover from a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee, which he sustained in Game 4 of the first round against the Nuggets on April 25. Edwards' return would give the Timberwolves a huge boost offensively, especially against a Spurs defense anchored by DPOY winner Victor Wembanyama.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Still considered week-to-week
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Edwards (knee) shot free throws during Saturday's practice but is still considered week-to-week according to head coach Chris Finch, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Edwards was diagnosed with a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee during the Timberwolves' Game 4 victory over the Nuggets on April 25. There's a chance that the superstar guard could return for the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs, though that is unlikely to happen until later in the series. Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) is out for the rest of the playoffs and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) did not play in Game 6 on Thursday, so the Timberwolves will need to turn to the likes of Jaden McDaniels, Terrence Shannon, Bones Hyland and Jaylen Clark to pick up the load against San Antonio.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Won't return to Game 4
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Edwards won't return to Saturday's Game 4 against the Nuggets due to a left knee injury.
Mike Conley and Ayo Dosunmu started the second half of Saturday's game with both Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo (leg) missing in action. If Edwards can't play in Game 5 on Monday, Dosunmu and Julius Randle will do the heavy lifting on offense, and Bones Hyland could be more involved in the rotation.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Exits game with left knee injury
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Edwards went back to the locker room during the second quarter of Saturday's Game 4 against the Nuggets with an apparent left knee injury, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
Edwards appeared to hyperextend his left knee after coming down awkwardly while contesting a shot at the rim, and he needed assistance getting back to the locker room. For now, Edwards should be considered questionable to return.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Fades injury report
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Edwards (undisclosed) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 4 against the Nuggets.
Edwards exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Thursday's Game 3 win due to undisclosed reasons, though he's set to play in Game 4. The superstar guard has averaged 23.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.7 blocks in 34.0 minutes per contest through three first-round games.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Doesn't return to Game 3
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Edwards (undisclosed) didn't return to Thursday's Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Nuggets. He finished with 17 points (6-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes.
Edwards checked out of the game with 7:47 remaining in the fourth quarter to go to the locker room, but he was spotted on the Minnesota bench shortly after, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com. The star guard has been listed on the injury report with a knee injury ahead of all three games of the series thus far, so it's unclear if he's battling the same knee issue or if he picked up a new injury. Edwards can be considered day-to-day until more news emerges.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Walks to locker room
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Edwards went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Thursday's Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against Denver with an undisclosed injury, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Siegel notes that Edwards appeared to have a slight limp on his way to the locker room, but the nature of the injury is unclear at this point. Minnesota had a comfortable lead when he departed with 7:47 remaining, so it's unclear if he'll return even if he's cleared.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Expects to play in Game 3
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Coach Chris Finch expects Edwards (knee) to be available for Game 3 against Denver on Thursday, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Edwards has been on the injury report ahead of the first three games of the first round due to a knee issue. However, he's yet to miss any action, and the team believes he'll be ready to roll for Thursday's clash. Expect an official update on Edwards' status closer to game time.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Big double-double in Game 2 win
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Edwards supplied 30 points (10-25 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 40 minutes during Monday's 119-114 victory over the Nuggets in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
After teasing a 22-point triple-double in a Game 1 loss Saturday, Edwards ramped things up in Game 2, leading Minnesota to a comeback from an early 19-point deficit. The 24-year-old superstar is still nursing a sore knee that limited him to three of the Timberwolves' final 14 regular-season contests, but his performance to begin the postseason doesn't suggest it will hold him back. Edwards looks locked in as the series heads back to Minnesota on Thursday, tied 1-1.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will play in Game 2
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ESPN's Shams Charania reported Monday on NBA Today that Edwards (knee) will play in Game 2 versus the Nuggets.
The Timberwolves considered Edwards questionable to play due to right knee injury maintenance, but it likely would have taken something more significant to stop him from suiting up Monday. Barring any setbacks, the superstar guard should be able to handle a full workload as Minnesota tries to even up this series. Edwards logged 38 minutes in Game 1 after carrying a questionable tag.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Goes through shootaround
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Edwards (knee) participated in Monday's morning shootaround, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Edwards is listed as questionable for Monday's Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Nuggets due to injury maintenance, but it would be a major surprise to see him sit this one out. For now, it appears he's trending in the right direction.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable for Game 2
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Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Nuggets.
Edwards is back on the injury report with the same "right knee injury maintenance" tag that he carried throughout the final weeks of the regular season and into the series opener. Despite the designation, Edwards looked explosive in Saturday's Game 1 loss, logging 22 points, nine rebounds and three blocks across a team-high 38 minutes. Given the stakes of the postseason, it would be surprising to see the superstar guard sidelined, but his status will need to be monitored leading up to Monday's tipoff.
