Overview
- An MRI at Mayo Clinic confirmed a right hamstring strain for Edwards, and the Timberwolves said he will be re-evaluated in one week as ESPN’s Shams Charania reported an expected two-week absence.
- Edwards exited the home opener against the Pacers after 3 minutes and 8 seconds with right hamstring tightness and was ruled out after scoring five points.
- He sat out Monday’s 127-114 loss to Denver and is out for upcoming games, including the nationally televised matchup with the Lakers, before a road-heavy early November stretch.
- Minnesota is shifting responsibilities to Julius Randle and its guards, with Mike Conley starting and Donte DiVincenzo, Bones Hyland, Terrence Shannon Jr., Jaylen Clark, and Rob Dillingham—cleared to play after a broken nose—filling rotation roles.
- The setback interrupts a blistering start for the three-time All-Star, who scored 41 and 31 points in his first two games and has otherwise been notably durable in recent seasons.