Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star guard Anthony Edwards missed his first sport of the season Saturday towards the Toronto Raptors as he continues to take care of a proper ankle sprain, however is listed as questionable for Monday’s sport towards the Knicks.
Edwards suffered the harm in Friday night time’s loss to the Chicago Bulls; he landed awkwardly and collapsed after leaving his ft to ship a go. The harm appeared critical as Edwards screamed in ache and was not in a position to put any weight on his proper leg as he was helped to the locker room. He returned to the sideline in a strolling boot.
The Timberwolves listed Edwards as questionable for Saturday’s sport earlier than ruling him out later within the day. Minnesota coach Chris Finch stated Edwards continues to be carrying the protecting boot and that the crew does not but have a way on when he’ll have the ability to return.
Edwards performed eight minutes and went 3-of-4 from the sector for eight factors and an help earlier than happening with the ankle sprain. He had performed in all 71 video games this season for Minnesota, the one participant on the crew to take action.
The Timberwolves are already with out star large man Karl-Anthony Cities, who has been out since Nov. 28 with a calf harm. The crew introduced earlier this week that Cities is anticipated to return within the coming weeks.
Minnesota enters Saturday night time one sport again of the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors for the No. 6 seed within the Western Convention.
ESPN’s Jamal Collier contributed to this story.