The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to be without Anthony Edwards for at least a week with right knee inflammation, and while they deal with a stretch without the franchise star, the team recently announced more injury news.
Before Minnesota’s upcoming game against the Utah Jazz, they released their full injury report, which featured the surprising addition of Naz Reid.
Minnesota has gone 6-4 in its last ten and is 42-27 overall on the season, hopeful to stay out of the Play-In Tournament as they are currently sixth in the West standings.
Naz Reid On Timberwolves Injury Report vs Jazz
In the lead-up to the Timberwolves next game, in which they were already expected to be without Edwards, the team released its injury report.
“Status Report in advance of tonight’s game vs. Utah Jazz: QUESTIONABLE Clark- Right Calf Soreness Reid- Right Ankle Sprain OUT Edwards- Right Knee Inflammation Freeman- Two-Way Phillips- G League Assignment Zikarsky- Two-Way,” they wrote in a post on X.
Reid was the notable addition, as he is officially listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain, an apparent injury he suffered in their Tuesday contest against the Phoenix Suns.
The 2023-24 Sixth Man of the Year, and current second-favorite to win the award again this season, has been a staple for the Timberwolves over the course of his seven seasons with the franchise, but could miss their upcoming game against Utah.
But according to team insider Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, keeping him out for a contest against a bottom-dwelling Western Conference team isn’t the worst move.
“Naz is a proud dude. He hates sitting out and almost never does. But if ever there were a night, this might be it,” he wrote on X.
In 68 games this season Reid is averaging 13.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists on 46.9% shooting.
Jaylen Clark is also questionable for the game with a calf injury.
Anthony Edwards Injury Update
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 05: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 05, 2025 in New York City.
On Tuesday, it was reported by Shams Charania that Edwards would miss one to two weeks with right knee inflammation.
“Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards will be re-evaluated in 1 to 2 weeks due to right knee inflammation,” he wrote on X, announcing the injury update.
Edwards is also known for his overall availability, but the team reportedly wants to limit any risk of the knee injury getting worse before what is expected to be another deep playoff run.
“We’ve been here before,” Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. “I think it’s incredible when you think about Ant playing almost 95% of the games he’s been available to play. That’s almost unheard of.”
Krawczynski added that Edwards is a ‘fast healer‘ and that Minnesota is likely taking extra precautions to guarantee the franchise star is healthy for the postseason.
“The 1-2 week timeline is intentional. Edwards has been a fast healer, so they are leaving open the possibility he returns sooner than later. But they’re not going to rush him,” he wrote.
On the season, Edwards is averaging 29.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists on 49.2% shooting, arguably playing the best basketball of his career and in line for another All-NBA selection.
The Timberwolves are the only team in the NBA to make the last two conference finals, and while they sit a bit back in the standings as of mid-March, that was the case last year before winning two playoff rounds against strong competition.
Minnesota’s next game comes against the Jazz on Wednesday.
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