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Edwards Out: Timberwolves Face Playoff Crisis
28 Apr
Summary
- Anthony Edwards suffered a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise.
- Edwards is ruled out week-to-week, missing crucial playoff games.
- Nikola Jokic missed 16 games with a similar injury in December.

The Minnesota Timberwolves' 2026 NBA Playoff hopes have been dealt a severe blow with the injury to star guard Anthony Edwards. He suffered a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, as confirmed by an MRI on Monday, April 27. Edwards has been ruled out for the upcoming Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets and is considered week-to-week.
The injury occurred late in the first half of Game 4, a game the Timberwolves won 112-96. Edwards landed awkwardly after defending a layup, immediately grabbing his knee in apparent pain and frustration. He was unable to put weight on his leg as he was helped off the court.