Latest Update On Anthony Edwards’ Return Timeline
TL;DR
Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves will miss Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference playoffs but may return for Game 3 on Friday. If not, he could be available for Game 4 on Sunday.
Key points
- Anthony Edwards will miss Games 1 and 2 of the playoffs
- He may return for Game 3 on April 28, 2026
- Edwards suffered a knee injury in a previous game
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. - APRIL 2026: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts in pain after an apparent knee injury against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter of an NBA Playoffs first round Game 4 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images)
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards will miss Games 1 & 2 of their Western Conference playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, but could return as soon as Game 3 on Friday in Minnesota, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
If Edwards does not return for Game 3, he’s a possibility for Game 4 on Sunday in Minnesota, ESPN reported.
Edwards suffered a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee in Game 4 of their series against the Denver Nuggets. The Timberwolves also lost guard Donte DiVincenzo to a torn Achilles in that series.
The wimberwolves won the regular-season series 2-1 against the Spurs. Minnesota won the first two matchups before San Antonio won the final game in January
A four-time NBA All-Star, Edwards is averaging 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists on the season.
This article was originally published on Forbes.com
Q&A
When is Anthony Edwards expected to return to play?
Anthony Edwards could return as soon as Game 3 on Friday, April 28, 2026.
Which games will Anthony Edwards miss due to his injury?
He will miss Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs.
What is the nature of Anthony Edwards' injury?
Edwards suffered an apparent knee injury during Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets.