Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Officially questionable Wednesday
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Edwards (ankle) holds a questionable designation for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.
It was reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic earlier in the day Tuesday that the team is optimistic Edwards will return from a two-game absence Wednesday, so his status may lead slightly on the probable side of questionable. Either way, it will be worth monitoring how his status evolves over the next 24 hours. The Timberwolves are on the verge of getting superstar Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) back, as well, though that could theoretically downgrade Edwards' usage a bit.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Could play Wednesday
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The Timberwolves have optimism that Edwards (ankle) will be available to play Wednesday against the Hawks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Edwards has missed Minnesota's last two games with a right ankle sprain, but he shed his walking boot over the weekend after initially suffering the injury Friday and already seems to be closing in on a return now that his swelling has reportedly subsided considerably. Before signing off on Edwards' return to the lineup against the Hawks, the Timberwolves will likely see what he can do in practice Tuesday and/or in shootaround Wednesday morning. In addition to Edwards, the Timberwolves could get Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) back Wednesday from a nearly four-month absence, as the three-time All-Star big man recently resumed 5-on-5 work and looks to be rapidly closing in on a return to the lineup.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Out Monday
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Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game in New York, as expected.
The good news is that the swelling in Edwards' sprained right ankle has already gone down significantly, and per Shams Charania of The Athletic, there's "optimism" that Edwards will be able to return for Wednesday's game versus Atlanta. As for Monday, expect Taurean Prince to earn another start, with Jaden McDaniels and Mike Conley doing the heavy lifting on offense.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Doubtful Monday
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Edwards (ankle) is unlikely to play Monday against the Knicks, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
When Timberwolves' head coach Chris Finch was asked of Edwards' status ahead of Monday's game, Finch responded, "I wouldn't imagine he's in," so it appears the AntMan will be spending his second straight game watching from the sidelines. If that's the case, Taurean Prince could be headed for another start with Jaden McDaniels getting a bump in usage. Stay tuned.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Iffy for Monday
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Edwards (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Knicks.
Edwards missed Saturday's loss to the Raptors due to the sprained right ankle, which resulted in Taurean Prince getting a spot start and Jaden McDaniels taking on a more proactive role on offense. Edwards will test his ankle at shootaround, but don't be surprised if he winds up being a game-time call ahead of Monday's 7:30 p.m. ET opening tip.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Out of boot, day-to-day
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Edwards (ankle) is no longer in a walking boot and is considered day-to-day, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Edwards isn't out of the woods yet, but this is certainly encouraging news after the third-year forward left Friday's loss to Chicago in a lot of pain. His status for Monday's matchup in New York won't be known until Minnesota releases its next injury report, which should drop sometime Sunday afternoon. If he's still sidelined for that matchup, he'll have two more chances -- Wednesday versus Atlanta and Sunday against Golden State -- to suit up next week.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Still in boot, out Saturday
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Edwards (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Raptors. Coach Chris Finch noted the guard is still in a boot, and it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
A sprained right ankle suffered during Friday's loss to the Bulls will force Edwards to miss his first game of the season Saturday, and he may miss time beyond the weekend, given he's still in a boot. For the duration of the guard's absence, Austin Rivers (back), Jaylen Nowell (knee) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are candidates to see expanded roles. Mike Conley and Kyle Anderson should take on extra playmaking responsibilities as well.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Listed questionable Saturday
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Edwards (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against Toronto.
Edwards exited Friday's game against the Bulls after spraining his ankle and returned to the bench in a walking boot. He pops up as questionable on the injury report, which is an encouraging sign for fantasy managers who were worried about a significant injury. However, seeing him suit up Saturday would be a bit surprising. If he does sit, Austin Rivers (back) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could see expanded roles while Matt Ryan could crack the rotation.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: In walking boot
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Edwards was spotted wearing a walking boot on the bench Friday after exiting the game versus the Bulls with a right ankle sprain, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reports.
Edwards sustained a sprained right ankle Friday after playing just eight minutes and returned to the team's bench in a protective boot. Although he hasn't been given a designation for Saturday's matchup against Toronto at this juncture, it feels unlikely the All-Star two-guard will suit up. If that's the case, Austin Rivers and Nickeil Alexander-Walker would likely see extended run.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will not return Friday
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Edwards (right ankle sprain) will not return Friday against the Bulls.
Minnesota previously deemed Edwards as questionable to return, but Edwards was in a lot of pain, so it would have been surprising to see him carry on. Taurean Prince started the second half in Edwards' place, and the Wolves will need guys like Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Austin Rivers to step up.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable to return Friday
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Edwards is questionable to return to Friday's game versus the Bulls due to a right ankle sprain.
Edwards recorded eight points and one assist in eight minutes before exiting Friday's game early. Austin Rivers and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are candidates to see extended minutes if Edwards is unable to return.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Extends impressive streak
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Edwards registered 28 points (10-20 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds and seven assists over 38 minutes before getting ejected from Wednesday's 104-102 loss to the Celtics.
Edwards couldn't continue his streak of 30-point performances Wednesday, but he has scored 25-plus points in five outings in a row while supplying solid numbers in other categories. He's been one of the most productive players in the Western Conference in recent weeks. Edwards is averaging 28.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game in six March outings while operating as Minnesota's go-to player on offense.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Scores 32 in third straight game
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Edwards amassed 32 points (12-25 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 6-10 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 136-115 win over the Hawks.
Edwards has produced 32 points and exactly 12 made field goals in each of the last three games. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick had a better all-around performance Monday than in his previous two games. Monday's game marked the second time since the start of February that Edwards grabbed eight or more rebounds. Plus, his five assists were more than he had in the previous two games combined. In addition to the ample scoring production, Edwards has also swatted away at least two shots in six of his last eight appearances.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Dominates again despite loss
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Edwards contributed 32 points (12-26 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals across 44 minutes during Friday's 124-123 overtime loss to the Nets.
Edwards led the team with 32 points, putting up gaudy numbers across the board despite some early shooting struggles. While he may not have lived up to the preseason hype, Edwards has been electrifying over the past two months, putting up third-round value. His percentages remain an issue, although it does feel as though his stroke from the free-throw line is something that could continue to improve over the next couple of years. The Timberwolves are still within striking distance of the sixth seed, meaning they will be looking to win as many games as possible over the next month. This should be music to the ears of anyone rostering Edwards.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Posts team-high 27 points
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Edwards logged 27 points (10-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-8 FT), four rebounds and eight assists in 36 minutes during Saturday's 138-134 victory over the Kings.
Edwards led the way in the narrow win for Minnesota. D'Angelo Russell's departure, and Karl-Anthony Towns' extended absence, leaves Edwards as the clear offensive engine for the Wolves, and although the team needed some time for Mike Conley to get comfortable in a starting role, Minnesota has gone 3-2 since the All-Star break against some stiff competition. As long as Edwards avoids injury, he'll continue to keep Minnesota in the Western Conference playoff race.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Puts up 19 points in win
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Edwards notched 19 points (7-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and four steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 110-102 win over the Lakers.
Edwards was deadly from beyond the arc in this one, scoring 15 of his 19 points from range. He also swatted away a pair of shots for his fourth straight contest and recorded four steals, his best mark since Jan. 23. Edwards has uncharacteristically been held under 20 points in each of his last three contests, but it's only a matter of time before he bounces back.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Goes for 34 points despite loss
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Edwards ended with 34 points (11-26 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 37 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the Wizards.
Edwards had an excellent performance and reached the 30-point mark for the third time in his last four contests, but that was not enough to lift the Timberwolves to victory. Despite the team's inconsistencies on a game-to-game basis, Edwards remains a reliable contributor on offense for Minnesota and is averaging 24.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game in February.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Perfect from line Monday
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Edwards finished with 32 points (12-22 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds and one assists across 36 minutes in Monday's 124-121 win over the Mavericks.
Edwards' outputs in the peripheral categories were lacking a bit, but he at least managed to reach the 30-point mark for the 17th time this season, doing so while shooting efficiently from the field and free-throw line. The seven made free throws marked Edwards' best total of the season for any game in which he didn't miss an attempt.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Scores 17 with 19 shots
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Edwards recorded 17 points (8-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 128-107 loss to Memphis.
Edwards didn't have his best shooting performance and ended with more field goal attempts than points scored in a disappointing loss for Minnesota. Even though his role as one of the Timberwolves' main scoring threats is not under any question, and that should be even more noticeable with the departure of D'Angelo Russell to the Lakers, it's worth noting Edwards has been struggling -- for his standards -- of late after failing to surpass the 20-point mark in four of his last five appearances.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Tallies game-high 31 points
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Edwards amassed 31 points (13-27 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 143-118 victory over Utah.
Edwards did a good portion of his damage in the third quarter, putting up 17 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field as the Timberwolves put the Jazz away fairly easily. He's now broken the 30-point mark in six of his last 11 games, and Edwards should continue to have ample opportunity to dominate the touches on offense while Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) is sidelined. Though Edwards will get a new running mate in the backcourt after the Timberwolves swung a deal for Mike Conley on Wednesday, Conley projects to handle a lower-usage role than previous starting point guard D'Angelo Russell, who was shipped to the Lakers.
