Anthony Edwards will be out 1 to 2 weeks
Anthony Edwards is suffering from right knee inflammation and will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks. The Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star guard will miss several crucial games in the Western Conference playoff race.
Mar 15, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after a call against him by an official during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The Minnesota Timberwolves will have to do without their best player for several games. Anthony Edwards, who is dealing with a right knee injury, will be out between one and two weeks according to the franchise’s official announcement on Tuesday. An MRI taken by the star guard revealed inflammation that requires rest before re-evaluation.
Edwards was already ruled out for Tuesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns after being listed as questionable for the last two games. Despite the discomfort, he had played and scored 42 points in the win against the Golden State Warriors before scoring 19 points in the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Anthony Edwards will be re-evaluated in 1 to 2 weeks due to right knee inflammation, the team announced. pic.twitter.com/YfJHEEKhl5
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) March 17, 2026
An absence that jeopardizes the race for individual awards
This injury comes at the worst possible time for Edwards and the Timberwolves. The 24-year-old guard is having the best season of his career with averages of 29.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, while shooting 49.2% from the field and 40.2% from three-point range. He was also named MVP of the 2026 All-Star Game last month.
Having already missed 11 games this season due to hamstring and foot injuries, Edwards finds himself in a delicate situation regarding his eligibility for end-of-season awards. The NBA rule requires a minimum of 65 games played, which means he can only miss a maximum of seven more games.
If the absence lasts two full weeks, Edwards would miss exactly seven games, bringing him to the eligibility limit. The Timberwolves play seven games over the next two weeks, including crucial matchups.
The impact is already being felt on the court for Minnesota, currently sixth in the West with a record of 41 wins and 27 losses. The team is only two games from third place but also just two wins ahead of Phoenix to avoid the play-in tournament. This absence from Edwards, who had never missed more than 10 games in his career before this season, represents a major challenge for the Timberwolves’ playoff ambitions.
Anthony EDWARDS
Position(s): Guard
Height: 193 cm
Age: 24 years old (08/05/2001)
Nationality:
2025-2026 Stats / NBA
PTS
29.5
#3
REB
5.1
#123
AST
3.7
#92
With a background in sports management, Nicolas Flamecourt covers NBA news with a particular passion for the North American league, which he has been following for several years. He also covers the NCAA, including news and scouting of future prospects, and regularly conducts interviews with French players as well as players competing in Europe.
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