Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards landed awkwardly on the ankle while making a jump pass with 3:55 remaining in the first quarter.

[Golden State](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/warriors/) for seventh in the Western Conference and are still without star forward [Karl-Anthony Towns](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/karl-anthony-towns-hLzEwRUGfKRoGAbX/), who has been out since Nov. With Edwards on the floor this season, the Wolves have a 115.2 offensive rating, which is the same as the 14th offense in the league over the whole season. [Karl-Anthony Towns’ return to Timberwolves is starting to take shape](https://theathletic.com/4294358/2023/03/10/karl-anthony-towns-return/) [How will NBA’s wild Western Conference play out? Edwards has played in every game this season, a mark of durability in which he takes great pride. He ended up remaining in the game and did not miss any time. - Edwards landed awkwardly on the ankle while making a jump pass with 3:55 remaining in the first quarter.

He stepped on the foot of Alex Caruso and rollee=d.

Edwards left the arena in a protective walking boot, though neither he nor head coach Chris Finch provided much information about his status. "We'll see how it ...

6 seed and a guaranteed playoff spot and one game ahead of the 11th place [Utah Jazz](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/UTA/utah-jazz/). [Alex Caruso](/nba/players/2269489/alex-caruso/) and [Nikola Vucevic](/nba/players/1647481/nikola-vucevic/), who hoped to force the ball out of his hands. In the meantime, Edwards has assumed full control of the team and made his first All-Star appearance last month in Salt Lake City. Edwards made the right read and fired a cross-court pass to a wide-open [Mike Conley](/nba/players/1231861/mike-conley/), who knocked down a 3-pointer. Edwards was officially ruled out for the game in the third quarter. Edwards jumped to make his pass and upon landing his right ankle turned violently.

El All-Star de los Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, recibió ayuda para salir de la cancha después de sufrir una lesión en el tobillo derecho durante el primer ...

Edwards inmediatamente comenzó a agarrarse el tobillo derecho después de la jugada y no puso ningún peso sobre la pierna cuando el entrenador del equipo y su compañero lesionado [Karl-Anthony Towns](https://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nba/jugador/_/id/3136195/karl-anthony-towns) lo ayudaron a llevarlo al vestidor. [Mike Conley](https://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nba/jugador/_/id/3195/mike-conley) para un triple con 4:01 restantes en el cuarto. [Anthony Edwards](https://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nba/jugador/_/id/4594268/anthony-edwards), recibió ayuda para salir de la cancha después de sufrir una lesión en el tobillo derecho durante el primer cuarto del partido del viernes contra los [Chicago Bulls](/basquetbol/nba/equipo/_/nombre/chi/chicago-bulls).

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (insert injury here). More information here, including how and when Edwards suffered injury if...

His scoring prowess, energy and poster dunks have injected life into an exciting Timberwolves team with a bright future. #NBA pic.twitter.com/TTh6UZZqnl Last year, the budding superstar posted 21.3 points per game on 44.1 percent shooting for a 46-36 Timberwolves squad that finished seventh in the Western Conference and qualified for the postseason.

The Wolves fanbase was holding its collective breath during Friday's 139-131 double overtime loss to the Bulls when Edwards left in the first quarter ...

He was one of the people who helped Edwards off the floor. Edwards was in a walking boot after the game and briefly said he was going to be fine. After the game, Anderson let out a few primal yells of frustration in the locker room. The Wolves also had a chance to win at the end of regulation, but Kyle Anderson was called for a double-dribble before getting off a shot. You know everybody took a second to realize what just happened and he probably won't be back in the game and don't know how long he's going to be out." He was still howling in pain as he exited the floor.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen one game under .500 (35-36) and missed a golden opportunity to move into a tie with Golden State in the Western ...

Edwards, who hasn't missed a game this season, watched the 139-131 double-overtime loss to the Bulls from the bench in a walking boot.

They are a half-game ahead of ninth-place [Oklahoma City](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/thunder/) (34-36) and a game up on the 10th-place [Lakers](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/lakers/) (34-37). [Raptors](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/raptors/) on Saturday and at the [New York Knicks](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/knicks/) on Monday, any time that Edwards misses is going to be daunting. [Patrick Beverley](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/patrick-beverley-un2M7ixIUPcicY97/) pounced on it, then fed [Zach LaVine](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/zach-lavine-tMtLoCWZDDcQEuAS/) for the game-tying bucket to send it to the second overtime. [Jordan McLaughlin](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/jordan-mclaughlin-FUEgUg1Of1DFK3Dv/) is starting to show signs of his old self. [Warriors](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/warriors/) both lost on Friday night as well, so the Wolves are far from buried in the race. He has emerged as a lock-down on-ball defender on the perimeter, something that was sorely needed as LaVine and [Taurean Prince](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/taurean-prince-1gOgT4FqrokIq2xc/), one of the team’s most reliable veterans, had to do was dribble the ball up the floor and wait to get fouled to try to put some more cushion on the lead and ice the game. The Wolves fell to 35-36 and are in eighth place in the West. With him on the floor, the Wolves have a 115.2 offensive rating, [Karl-Anthony Towns](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/karl-anthony-towns-hLzEwRUGfKRoGAbX/) making tangible steps toward a return from his calf injury. Just after halftime, Edwards was ruled out, and he watched the rest of the 139-131 double-overtime loss to the Bulls from the bench in a walking boot. He slapped the floor and grabbed his ankle, the nightmare scenario for the Wolves unfolding right in front of their eyes.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards was helped to the locker room Friday after suffering an ankle injury against the Chicago Bulls. Based on his ...

McDaniels usually plays big minutes but cedes a lot of shots to Edwards and Gobert. The Timberwolves are in the thick of a tough playoff race in the Western Conference, and losing Edwards would be devastating. Saturday update: Edwards was in a walking boot after the game Friday, so he’s unlikely to play in Saturday’s contest against the Raptors.

The Minnesota Timberwolves' season from hell continued Friday night as they lost to the Chicago Bulls in double overtime and may have lost Anthony Edwards ...

Then that prompts people to ask, “Weren’t you the team that took two point guards not named Steph Curry ahead of Steph Curry?” And things continue to spiral from there. The only way the Wolves avoid an offseason of pundits wondering who’s unhappy and fans making fake KAT trades is if they get into the playoffs and win a round. The front office gave away a million draft picks for Gobert, and the only argument it was a smart move is that he’s the last cornerstone standing. Edwards returned to the bench in a walking boot toward the end of the game and Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert are more than capable of playing .500 basketball for a short span, and hopefully, it’s long enough to bridge the gap until Towns returns. Minnesota has to stave off the Jazz, Pelicans, and Blazers for the 12 seed.

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards (right ankle sprain) is questionable for Saturday versus the Toronto Raptors.

Edwards is leading the team with a 29.8% usage rate this season (16th in the NBA). Edwards has played in every game for the Timberwolves this season. Edwards sprained his ankle in Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls and was forced to make an early exit.

However, they will be without one of their best players, as Anthony Edwards has been ruled out due to an ankle injury. Underdog NBA: "Anthony Edwards (ankle) ...

Edwards jumped to make his pass and upon landing his right ankle turned violently. He pounded the ground with his hand in agony, and eventually had to be helped ...

[Dallas Mavericks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/DAL/dallas-mavericks/) and No. [Alex Caruso](/nba/players/2269489/alex-caruso/) and [Nikola Vucevic](/nba/players/1647481/nikola-vucevic/), who hoped to force the ball out of his hands. Edwards made the right read and fired a cross-court pass to a wide-open [Mike Conley](/nba/players/1231861/mike-conley/), who knocked down a 3-pointer. Edwards was officially ruled out for the game in the third quarter. Edwards jumped to make his pass and upon landing his right ankle turned violently. Edwards, who remains in a walking boot, was injured during the team's thrilling 139-131 double-overtime loss to the [Chicago Bulls](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/CHI/chicago-bulls/) on Friday night.

Anthony Edwards was initially listed as questionable despite suffering a scary-looking ankle injury on Friday, but the Wolves eventually ruled the All-Star ...

He had played in all 71 games this season for Minnesota, the only player on the team to do so. Minnesota coach Chris Finch said Edwards is still wearing the protective boot and that the team doesn't yet have a sense on when he will be able to return. The injury appeared serious as Edwards screamed in pain and was not able to put any weight on his right leg as he was helped to the locker room.

Minnesota will be without its All-Star guard in Saturday's game against the Raptors and beyond.

Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards was helped off the court after suffering a right ankle injury during the first quarter of a loss to the Bulls.

The team announced earlier this week that Towns is expected to return in the coming weeks. He has played in all 71 games this season for Minnesota, the only player on the team to do so. Win a game when we're in position to win a game." [Mike Conley](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3195/mike-conley) for a 3-pointer with 4:01 remaining in the quarter. He didn't put any weight on the leg as a team trainer and injured teammate [Karl-Anthony Towns](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3136195/karl-anthony-towns) helped carry him toward the locker room. Minnesota dropped to 35-36 and the No.

The Timberwolves star was in clear pain after falling Friday.

Anthony Edwards was initially listed as questionable despite suffering a scary-looking ankle injury on Friday, but the Wolves eventually ruled the All-Star ...

He had played in all 71 games this season for Minnesota, the only player on the team to do so. Minnesota coach Chris Finch said Edwards is still wearing the protective boot and that the team doesn't yet have a sense on when he will be able to return. The injury appeared serious as Edwards screamed in pain and was not able to put any weight on his right leg as he was helped to the locker room.