Heading into a matchup against the Phoenix Suns, the Minnesota Timberwolves were hit with a concerning update regarding their star guard, Anthony Edwards.
Lately, Edwards has been dealing with knee soreness. He entered his last two games as questionable, but managed to play through the pain. As the Timberwolves prepare for their Tuesday, March 17, outing against the Phoenix Suns, Edwards was ruled out the night before.
What seemed like a rest night after racking up big minutes on a sore knee has now turned into a multi-game absence.
Timberwolves Announce Concerning Anthony Edwards Update
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 08: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans in the fourth quarter at Target Center on November 08, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Pelicans 122-101. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Edwards is going to be out for at least one week. Going beyond that stretch is not out of the question.
via @ShamsCharania: Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards will be re-evaluated in 1 to 2 weeks due to right knee inflammation.
Going into the March 13 matchup against the Golden State Warriors, Edwards was questionable with knee soreness, but landed clearance to play.
He checked in for 37 minutes against the Warriors. Edwards shot 13-22 from the field (59%) to score 42 points. He also racked up eight rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block.
The Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 127-117.
After that victory, the Timberwolves faced the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road. Edwards shot 6-17 from the field (35%) while scoring 19 points. He also produced five assists, six rebounds, one steal, and one block.
The Timberwolves came up short with a 116-103 loss against the Thunder.
With a one-week timeline minimum in place, Edwards will miss at least the next four games, including Tuesday’s action. His return will depend on how he progresses throughout his recovery.
Big Hit For Minnesota
PORTLAND, OREGON – OCTOBER 22: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on October 22, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Edwards’ value to the Timberwolves is obviously major.
The 24-year-old landed with the franchise in 2020 as the No. 1 pick out of Georgia. From the moment he arrived, Edwards became the face of the Timberwolves.
Durability has been a strong suit throughout his career. Over the past three seasons, Edwards has played in 79 games in each year.
During his rookie and sophomore efforts, he played in 72 games each season. This year will mark a career low for Edwards.
Since joining the Wolves’ franchise, Edwards has averaged 24.6 points per game, while shooting 45% from the field and knocking down 37% of his threes.
This year, he’s upping his production. Through 58 games, Edwards has shot 49% from the field and hit on 40% of his shots from beyond the arc. He is averaging 29.5 points per game, along with 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists.
The Timberwolves are sitting sixth in the Western Conference with a 41-27 record heading into Tuesday’s action. They hold the same record as the Denver Nuggets and have a 2.0-game lead over Phoenix.
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