Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards Sidelined Two Weeks with Hamstring Strain
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without their star guard, Anthony Edwards, for the next two weeks after he suffered a right hamstring strain during Sunday’s 114-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
How the Injury Occurred
Anthony Edwards’ night ended abruptly just over three minutes into the first quarter. The 24-year-old converted a tough layup through contact on a fast break, but immediately signaled something was wrong. When the Pacers called a timeout one second later, Bones Hyland checked in as his replacement. Edwards managed just five points on 2-of-5 shooting before exiting, along with one rebound in his brief appearance.
The Timberwolves announced he wouldn’t return shortly after, citing tightness in his right hamstring.
Anthony Edwards’ Track Record of Durability
What makes this injury particularly noteworthy is Edwards’ remarkable availability throughout his career. The three-time All-Star has appeared in 426 of a possible 445 games since entering the league, including playoff contests. He’s never played fewer than 72 games in a season and has suited up for 79 or more games in each of the past three years.
Anthony Edwards was already questionable heading into Wednesday’s game against Portland due to the same hamstring issue, but played through it—dropping 41 points in 39 minutes. He followed that performance with 31 points in Friday’s loss to the Lakers before Sunday’s early exit.
Impact on Minnesota’s Championship Aspirations
The timing couldn’t be worse for a Timberwolves team with legitimate title hopes. Minnesota is coming off back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances, marking just the second and third times in franchise history they’ve reached that stage. The first came back in 2004.
With Edwards leading the charge alongside Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and a revamped roster, the Wolves entered this season believing they could finally break through to the NBA Finals. While two weeks isn’t a season-altering absence, it tests the depth of a team still figuring out its new pieces.
The good news? Edwards’ history suggests he’ll bounce back quickly once cleared to return. For now, Minnesota will focus on staying afloat without its best player while he works his way back to full health.
