Latest Update On Anthony Edwards’ Return Timeline

MINNEAPOLIS, MN. - APRIL 2026: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts in pain after an apparent knee injury against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter of an NBA Playoffs first round Game 4 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

(Photo by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images) Star Tribune via Getty Images Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards will miss Games 1 & 2 of their Western Conference playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, but could return as soon as Game 3 on Friday in Minnesota, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. If Edwards does not return for Game 3, he’s a possibility for Game 4 on Sunday in Minnesota, ESPN reported. Edwards suffered a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee in Game 4 of their series against the Denver Nuggets.

The Timberwolves also lost guard Donte DiVincenzo to a torn Achilles in that series. The wimberwolves won the regular-season series 2-1 against the Spurs. Minnesota won the first two matchups before San Antonio won the final game in January A four-time NBA All-Star, Edwards is averaging 28.

8 points, 5. 0 rebounds and 3. 7 assists on the season.