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Timberwolves Sideline Anthony Edwards 1–2 Weeks After MRI Reveals Right Knee Inflammation

Minnesota is turning to a spread-the-ball plan to protect its playoff seeding during his short-term absence.

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Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) works around Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, on March 17, 2026.
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Mar 13, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) walks on the court during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Team officials said an MRI performed by Dr. Craig Bennett at Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine showed inflammation in Edwards’ right knee, with a re-evaluation set in one to two weeks.
  • Edwards was ruled out for the Phoenix game and is expected to miss multiple contests, raising award-eligibility questions under the NBA’s 65-game rule.
  • Minnesota has opened this stretch with a 116-104 win over the Suns behind Julius Randle’s 32 points and a 147-111 rout of the Jazz led by Ayo Dosunmu’s 23 and Rudy Gobert’s 21 points and 12 rebounds.
  • Head coach Chris Finch said the focus will be on dispersed scoring, faster ball movement and overall improved team play rather than one player replacing Edwards’ production.
  • The Timberwolves’ injury report later listed Naz Reid as questionable with a right ankle sprain after he was hurt against Phoenix, adding short-term lineup uncertainty.