Timberwolves lose Edwards for up to two weeks with knee inflammation

Minnesota has confirmed that Anthony Edwards will miss between one and two weeks due to knee inflammation, a setback that arrives at a pivotal stage of the season. The Timberwolves’ franchise cornerstone has been delivering one of his strongest campaigns yet, averaging 29.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals across 35.5 minutes per game. After earning All‑NBA Second Team honors in each of the past two seasons, he is pushing for a First Team selection in 2025/26. However, league rules require him to appear in at least eight of Minnesota’s remaining fourteen games to reach the 65‑game threshold for award eligibility.

The Wolves currently sit at 41–27, holding sixth place in the Western Conference, with Denver and Houston sharing the same record — though the Rockets have played one fewer game. Edwards’ absence adds pressure as Minnesota navigates a tightly contested playoff race.