Anthony Edwards' Playoff Return Still Up in Air After Latest Timberwolves Update
Anthony Edwards' playoff return is still very much uncertain, and the latest update gives the Timberwolves both relief and concern at the same time. The good news is that testing reportedly showed no ligament damage in his left knee after he went down during Minnesota's Game 4 win over the Nuggets.
The bad news is that Edwards is still dealing with a hyperextension and bone bruise, and he is expected to miss multiple weeks. That likely rules him out for the rest of the first-round series against Denver, and even if the Timberwolves advance, his availability for the Western Conference semifinals could still be in question. For a Minnesota team sitting close to the next round, this is a huge development around its biggest star.
Minnesota Timberwolves says Anthony Edwards will be listed week-to-week after MRI revealed left knee hyperextension injury and bone bruise.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) April 27, 2026
Chris Haynes provided an update on Edwards on X saying, "Minnesota Timberwolves says Anthony Edwards will be listed week-to-week after MRI revealed left knee hyperextension injury and bone bruise."
A Closer Look at Anthony Edwards Injury and Potential Timeline for Return
The Timberwolves are trying to walk a very careful line with Anthony Edwards right now.
They know his injury is serious enough to keep him out for a while, but they are not ready to say his postseason is finished. That is why the "week-to-week" tag matters. It gives Edwards time to recover without locking the team into a firm deadline, especially with Minnesota still alive and pushing for a deep run.
The mood around the injury is also a little more complicated because Edwards had just started to look healthier. He had been fighting through an issue in his other knee earlier in the playoffs, and Game 4 was supposed to be a step in the right direction. Instead, one awkward landing changed the whole conversation.
Still, there is some optimism inside Minnesota. Edwards is known for pushing through injuries and returning quickly, and Chris Finch hinted that the longer the Wolves can keep their season going, the better his chances become. The team just has to survive long enough to make that possibility matter.
That will not be simple. Donte DiVincenzo is already done for the season with an Achilles injury, so Minnesota is suddenly missing a lot of scoring, energy, and toughness. Even with a 3-1 lead over Denver, the Wolves now have to close out the series without two major pieces.
For Edwards, the next few weeks are about treatment, patience, and seeing how the knee responds. For the Timberwolves, it is about staying alive without rushing their franchise star back too soon.
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This story was originally published April 27, 2026 at 3:11 PM.