Edwards appeared to suffer a thigh injury during Friday's game but has returned to the floor, Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Edwards had a bit of an injury scare during Friday's game against the Pelicans but was able to return to the game. The superstar guard currently has 15 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 22 minutes on the floor for Minnesota.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Scores 29 despite shooting woes
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Edwards closed Wednesday's 119-115 loss to New Orleans with 29 points (5-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 15-17 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes.
Edwards finished with a loaded stat line, though his ability to get to the charity stripe was what saved him in this one -- he scored more than 50 percent of his total scoring haul with free throws while shooting nearly 25 percent from the floor. The Timberwolves won't be successful if Edwards continues to struggle from the floor, although this might have been a one-off situation. Over his last five outings, Edwards is making 44.1 percent of his shots from the floor.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Dominates Jazz with 41 points
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Edwards contributed 41 points (16-27 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 128-102 win over Utah.
It was fairly easy sledding Sunday for Edwards, who hit the 40-point plateau for the seventh time this season in just 31 minutes against a soft Jazz defense. The month of March has been more of the same for the All-Star guard, who has scored in bunches all year long. Edwards is averaging 28.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 0.9 steals and 4.0 three-pointers in 34.7 minutes over his last eight outings.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Hits for team-high 29 in win
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Edwards finished Wednesday's 115-95 victory over Denver with a team-high 29 points (10-22 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal over 35 minutes.
While his shot volume has dropped a bit since Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert returned to the lineup, Edwards remains the linchpin of the Minnesota offense. He's drained multiple three-pointers in all six of his March appearances, averaging 26.3 points, 5.5 boards, 4.8 assists, 4.0 threes and 1.0 steals over that span while shooting 50.0 percent from the floor and 41.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Supplies game-high 25 in win
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Edwards registered 25 points (10-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 141-124 win over the Spurs.
While he didn't make his usual contribution in secondary categories, Edwards led all scorers on the night as Minnesota won its fifth straight game. The fifth-year guard has scored at least 25 points in three of five March contests, averaging 25.8 points, 5.8 boards, 4.6 assists, 3.8 threes and 1.0 steals to begin the month while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and 41.3 percent from long range.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Modest showing Tuesday
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Edwards finished Tuesday's 126-112 win over the 76ers with 18 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 30 minutes.
The fifth-year guard left the game briefly in the first half to have his left thumb/wrist checked out. While he was able to return to the court before halftime, his lower-than-usual shot volume and production suggest he wasn't feeling 100 percent. Edwards also missed the last game of February with a calf issue. Nagging injuries may be catching up to him, as he's failed to score 20 points in three of his last four appearances. Edwards did erupt for 44 points in the fourth contest Sunday in Phoenix, however, and he remains a must-start in season-long formats unless his health concerns become more serious.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Returns Tuesday
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Edwards (wrist/thumb) has returned to Tuesday's game against the 76ers with 9:03 remaining in the second quarter, Charlie Walton of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Edwards briefly left the game due to an apparent left wrist/thumb injury that he sustained in the opening quarter. However, the superstar has since returned and will likely be able to handle his normal workload the rest of the way.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Leaves for locker room Tuesday
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Edwards exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left wrist/thumb injury during the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Edwards asked to be subbed out and immediately walked back to the locker room. The club will likely provide further details on the injury after the superstar has been evaluated, and while he's sidelined, Jaylen Clark and Donte DiVincenzo are candidates for a bump in minutes.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Ejected, earns one-game ban
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Edwards amassed 18 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 26 minutes before getting ejected with 5:27 remaining in third quarter of Thursday's 111-102 loss after picking up his second technical foul of the game.
Edwards threw the ball in the stands as he exited the court following his second technical. If the two technicals are upheld, Edwards will have accrued 16 total technicals for the season, triggering an automatic one-game suspension that would prevent him from playing Friday in Utah. Edwards is expected to be back in Minnesota's starting lineup for the final game of their road trip Sunday in Phoenix.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will play Thursday
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Edwards (calf) will play in Thursday's game against the Lakers, Charlie Walton of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Edwards was a game-time decision due to right calf soreness, but the Timberwolves have upgraded him to available Thursday. The star guard should be able to handle a normal workload against Los Angeles. Over his last eight games, Edwards has averaged 33.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 37.3 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable for Thursday
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Edwards is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to right calf soreness.
Edwards is listed as questionable, but before Wednesday's practice, head coach Chris Finch said he expects the star guard to suit up Thursday. In six contests since sitting out due to hip soreness, Edwards has averaged 29.7 points, 7.8 boards, 5.0 assists, 4.0 threes and 1.3 steals, so injuries aren't slowing him down this season.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Available vs. Houston
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Edwards (hip) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Rockets, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Edwards didn't play during All-Star Weekend due to a hip issue, but that won't keep him out Friday's game in Houston. The superstar guard was on a hot streak heading into the All-Star break, scoring 41 or more points in three of the last five games for the Timberwolves.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Iffy for Friday
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Edwards (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against Houston.
The Timberwolves continue to include Edwards on the injury report due to lingering right hip soreness. The superstar missed the All-Star Game due to groin soreness, though he was able to appear in three consecutive outings before the break. Edwards averaged 31.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals across 36.3 minutes per contest in that three-game span. If the 23-year-old is sidelined Friday, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaylen Clark are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Gets starting nod for Team Kenny
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Edwards will start for Kenny's Young Stars against Chuck's Global Stars in the first game of the NBA All-Star Game Tournament, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
It's Edwards' third All-Star selection. He's averaging 27.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals over 36.7 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Carries momentum into break
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Edwards had 23 points (5-18 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 10-11 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals across 36 minutes during Thursday's 116-101 win over the Thunder.
The fifth-year guard heads into the All-Star break maintaining a high level of play. Edwards has scored more than 20 points while draining multiple three-pointers in 16 straight appearances dating back to Jan. 13, averaging 32.4 points, 6.3 boards, 5.3 assists, 4.3 triples, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over that impressive stretch.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Iffy for Thursday
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Edwards is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Thunder due to right hip soreness.
Edwards is in danger of missing his second out of Minnesota's last four outings due to a lingering hip issue. If the star guard is unable to suit up against Oklahoma City, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jaylen Clark and Rob Dillingham should receive increased roles.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will play Wednesday
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Edwards (hip) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
After dropping 44 points in Monday's loss to the Cavaliers, Edwards will get back on the floor Wednesday to take on the Bucks, which will be the second-to-last game for Minnesota before heading into the NBA All-Star break. The superstar guard has been red-hot as of late, scoring 41 or more points in each his last three games.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable for Wednesday
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Edwards (hip) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Edwards has been a mainstay on the injury report of late due to right hip soreness, and he was previously held out of Saturday's win over Portland as a precautionary measure. If the superstar is sidelined in the first leg of the club's back-to-back set, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaylen Clark are candidates for an uptick in playing time. Over his last five outings, Edwards has averaged 38.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.6 three-pointers, 5.0 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 46.7 percent from downtown in 36.8 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Iffy for Saturday
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Edwards is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Portland due to right hip soreness.
Edwards is in jeopardy of missing just his second game of the season due to the hip issue. If the superstar is sidelined, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaylen Clark could see an uptick in playing time. Over his last five outings, Edwards has averaged 36.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steals in 37.6 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Drops 21 against Kings
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Edwards totaled 21 points (7-21 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 38 minutes during Monday's 116-114 loss to Sacramento.
After sitting out Saturday's contest due to an illness, Edwards returned to the court and delivered 20-plus points for the 11th straight appearance while also making an impact defensively. The fifth-year forward has been more active at the rim since mid-January, recording at least one block in eight of those 11 games while averaging 30.3 points, 5.8 boards, 5.8 assists, 3.9 threes, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals.
