When will Anthony Edwards return from bone bruise to Timberwolves?

TL;DR

Anthony Edwards is expected to miss multiple weeks due to a bone bruise in his left knee. His return is uncertain, especially if the Timberwolves advance in the playoffs.

Key points

Anthony Edwards has a bone bruise in his left knee.
He is expected to miss multiple weeks.
His absence is a major setback for the Timberwolves' playoff hopes.
Even if he returns early, he may not be at 100 percent.

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If the Minnesota Timberwolves wind up eventually advancing past the Denver Nuggets in their first-round series, they're probably going to need Anthony Edwards, their best player, to have a real shot at making a deep playoff run in the Western Conference.

The bad news is that they probably won't see Edwards for a good while, regardless of what happens with Denver. After suffering a hyperextension and a bone bruise in his left knee in Saturday night's Game 4 victory, Edwards is expected to miss a minimum of multiple weeks.

Needless to say, that is a huge blow to the Timberwolves and their goals this postseason:

Even if Edwards does push return earlier, should the Timberwolves advance, it stands to reason he very likely won't be 100 percent, will be out of rhythm, and will be pushing through some measure of pain. Per the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, even a mild bone bruise by severity can take 4-6 weeks to completely heal and recover. Such a timeline would put a theoretical Edwards return around the 2026 NBA Finals, if the Timberwolves make it that far.

That's awful news for both Edwards and the Timberwolves. For now, the latter have bigger fish to fry. The Timberwolves will visit the Nuggets in Denver for Monday night's Game 5 with a chance to advance to the second round of the playoffs.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Anthony Edwards injury update: When will Timberwolves star come back?

Q&A

How long will Anthony Edwards be out with a bone bruise?

Anthony Edwards is expected to miss a minimum of multiple weeks due to a bone bruise in his left knee.

What are the implications of Edwards' injury for the Timberwolves' playoff chances?

Edwards' absence is a significant setback for the Timberwolves, as they will likely struggle to advance far in the playoffs without their best player.

When could Anthony Edwards potentially return if the Timberwolves advance?

If the Timberwolves advance, Edwards could return around the time of the 2026 NBA Finals, but he may not be at full strength.