Is Anthony Edwards on a minutes restriction? Timberwolves injury return comes with big question
This is big news for Minnesota, but how much Ant are they going to get?
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The Minnesota Timberwolves get Anthony Edwards back on the court Monday night, probably. He'll have to feel fine during his pregame warmups, but the indication from multiple reports is that Edwards is returning from his left knee injury to play in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs . It was expected to be a multi-week absence, but instead, Edwards returns after just nine days away.
That's huge news, of course. But could Edwards be at full throttle after his absence? That's harder to know.
MORE: Joel Embiid, injuries and all, overcomes Game 7 demons Is Anthony Edwards on a minutes restriction? There's no official verdict on a minutes restriction, but some kind of limitation seems likely for Edwards. This is what The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski posted on X on Monday afternoon: "Anthony Edwards IS planning to play tonight in Game 1.