Anthony Edwards’ status updated before Timberwolves-Spurs playoff series

Edwards suffered a hyperextended knee and bone bruise on Saturday during Game 4 of the first-round series. That was the same game Minnesota lost Edwards’ backcourt mate DiVincenzo for the season with a torn Achilles tendon.

According to Charania, the Timberwolves are optimistic about getting Edwards back at some point during the series. Edwards, a four-time NBA All-Star, is Minnesota’s lead playmaker.

“Anthony Edwards is a very quick healer,” Charania said. “They nicknamed him The Wolverine out there in Minnesota just because of his pain threshold.”

Dosunmu started just nine games during the regular season but stepped up in Edwards’ absence. He scored 43 points during the Game 4 victory. Dosunmu is dealing with a calf injury.

Anderson, a reserve forward, missed Game 6 with an illness.

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Dosunmu and Anderson will use the three days before Monday’s series opener to rest up and should be back in action, while DiVincenzo will not return this season.

As for Edwards, look for Minnesota to target its first home game on May 8 or Game 4 on May 10 to put its star back on the floor.