Is Anthony Edwards playing vs. Spurs? Latest injury updates on Timberwolves star's status for Game 1

Here's the latest on Edwards' status for the first Timberwolves-Spurs matchup.

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Is Anthony Edwards playing in Game 1 vs. Spurs?

Somewhat surprisingly, the Timberwolves designated Edwards as questionable for Game 1 in their injury report on Sunday.

The star guard, who has been out since Apr. 25 with his knee injury, had been considered to be on more of a week-to-week basis — ESPN reported on Sunday that Edwards has been targeting a Game 3 or 4 return against San Antonio. But based on Minnesota's Game 1 injury report, there is a real chance Edwards is able to suit up for the series-opener.

Per ESPN, Edwards went through "light on-court work" over the weekend, then traveled with the team to San Antonio and was officially cleared for basketball activities ahead of the team's Monday morning shootaround.

While there is reported "optimism" for Edwards' eventual return in the series, the Timberwolves are also remaining "cautious."

Minnesota has already proved it's capable of winning without Edwards — the Timberwolves closed out their series vs. Denver without him — but they're undoubtedly a better team with him on the floor.

Edwards' official status for Game 1 should be made clear in the hours ahead of the matchup on Monday night.

What is Anthony Edwards' injury?

Edwards has been dealing with a bone bruise from a hyperextended left knee suffered in Game 4 against the Nuggets on Apr. 25. The injury came on a block attempt.

Game 1 against the Spurs would mark nine days following the hyperextension.

Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 1 start time

• 9:30 p.m. ET

San Antonio vs. Minnesota is the later tip-off of a two-game playoff slate on Monday, giving Edwards some extra time to decide if he's good to go.

The Western Conference squads will open their second-round matchup at 9:30 p.m. ET.