Anthony Edwards’ Injury May Be a Blessing in Disguise
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 3–1 since Anthony Edwards was ruled out for 1–2 weeks with right knee inflammation following a March 15 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. His (hopefully brief) absence may end up being a blessing in disguise for this team. With Edwards sidelined, opportunities have opened up across the rotation.
Bench players have stepped into larger roles, and key contributors have had a chance to work through some kinks with the playoffs just a month away. Bones Is Ballin’ Bones Hyland has been the biggest beneficiary of Edwards’ absence. In the four games Ant has missed , Bones is averaging 20 points per game on 53% shooting from the field and 45% from three.
With him on the floor, the Timberwolves have outscored opponents by 69 points over that stretch. Bones Hyland 23 PTS (8-14 FG, 3-7 3P, 4-4 FT), 3 AST, 3 REB, 1 STL, +26 (+/-) vs. Celtics Timberwolves 1st win in Boston in 21 years https://t.
co/xUitZ5Vypj pic. twitter. com/AEtAMZlBfX — Role Player Performances (@BenchHighlights) March 23, 2026 For the season, Hyland is averaging just 8.
0 points per game on 47% shooting and 40% from deep— making this recent surge a significant leap. Not bad for a player who, a season or two ago, was fighting to stay in the league . These additional reps could prove crucial.