Anthony Edwards is dealing with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, missing the last two games of the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Timberwolves are set to face the Spurs in the second round despite his injury.
Key points
Anthony Edwards has a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise
He missed the last two games of the first round
Timberwolves will face the Spurs in the second round
Donte DiVincenzo also suffered an injury in Game 4
Timberwolves closed out the Nuggets in six games
Anthony EdwardsDonte DiVincenzoMinnesota TimberwolvesSan Antonio Spurs
Anthony Edwards injury: Timberwolves give new update on status
The second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs is set to tip off, and a huge injury is looming over the Timberwolves-Spurs series.
Minnesota's All-Star guard Anthony Edwards has been dealing with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise that he suffered in Game 4 of the first round, missing the final two games of that series against the Nuggets.
Here’s everything you need to know about Anthony Edwards’ injury status headed into Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs:
Moondog performs during the first quarter of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena.
Q&A
What is Anthony Edwards' injury status for the Timberwolves vs Spurs series?
Anthony Edwards is recovering from a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, which caused him to miss the final two games of the previous series.
How did Anthony Edwards get injured during the playoffs?
He suffered the injury during Game 4 of the first round against the Nuggets.
What impact does Anthony Edwards' injury have on the Timberwolves' playoff chances?
His absence could significantly affect the Timberwolves' performance in the upcoming series against the Spurs.
Who else is injured on the Timberwolves roster?
Donte DiVincenzo is also injured, having suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in the same game as Edwards.
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A member of the Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team performs during a time out during the second half of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
Cleveland Brows player Myles Garrett riles up the crowd during the first half of game one between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
A fan waves a towel during the second half of game one between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
Fans arrive to watch warmups before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena.
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Moondog performs during the first quarter of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena.
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NBA playoffs fans, dancers, cheerleaders and mascots bring the energy
Moondog performs during the first quarter of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena.
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NBA playoffs fans, dancers, cheerleaders and mascots bring the energy
A member of the Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team performs during a time out during the second half of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
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NBA playoffs fans, dancers, cheerleaders and mascots bring the energy
Cleveland Brows player Myles Garrett riles up the crowd during the first half of game one between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
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NBA playoffs fans, dancers, cheerleaders and mascots bring the energy
A fan waves a towel during the second half of game one between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
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NBA playoffs fans, dancers, cheerleaders and mascots bring the energy
Fans arrive to watch warmups before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena.
Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight vs. Spurs?
It’s still unclear, but the Timberwolves did get some significantly positive updates ahead of the game.
On Sunday, May 3, the Timberwolves announced that Edwards had been cleared for on-court basketball activities and indicated that Edwards would be listed as questionable on the injury report for Game 1 against the Spurs.
And when that first injury report was published, Minnesota indeed had listed him as questionable.
Still, that doesn’t mean that Edwards will play Monday night, and he presumably still needs to clear several hurdles to be activated. And, even if Edwards can’t go Monday night, this is a massively good sign for his eventual availability in the series.
If Edwards misses only two games with the issue, it will be a remarkably quick recovery for this type of injury.
On Dec. 29, Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokić similarly sustained a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise in a loss against the Miami Heat. To recover from that injury, Jokić missed 16 games, which covered the span of a month.
Anthony Edwards injury
The injury ocurred with 2:45 left in the first half, when Edwards jumped vertically to defend a Cameron Johnson layup during a fastbreak drive. When Edwards landed, his left knee appeared to hyperextend as his weight came down, and he immediately grabbed at the area, writhing in apparent discomfort. Edwards slapped the court a few times in obvious frustration.
Athletic trainers rushed over as Edwards popped up to his feet. The trainers helped Edwards hobble off the floor, as he did not put any weight on the injured leg.
The trainers helped him toward the tunnel, though they didn’t immediately usher Edwards to the locker room, momentarily examining him in the tunnel.
Anthony Edwards stats
In 61 games this season, Edwards averaged a career-high 28.8 points (which ranked third in the NBA behind only Luka Dončić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander), 5.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage (48.9%) and 3-point percentage (39.9%) were also career bests.
In February, he was selected to his fourth consecutive All-Star team.
