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Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter of the preseason game at Target Center on October 7, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees t (Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) -Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is expected to miss two weeks due to a hamstring injury, according to an ESPN report.
Anthony Edwards injury timeline
What we know:
Edwards only played three minutes in the Wolves' home opener win on Sunday against the Indiana Pacers. After his quick exit in the first quarter, the team quickly said he would miss the remainder of the game with hamstring tightness. Edwards didn't go back in the game but returned to the bench in street clothes.
After the game, coach Chris Finch did not have an update on the injury. Edwards was almost held out of the season opener against Portland last week but played and ended up with 41 points.
What's new?:
In an update on Monday, ESPN reporter Shams Charania said Edwards is expected to miss two weeks with a right hamstring strain. The team has not yet officially released any details on the injury.
Big picture view:
The Wolves will be without Edwards for some key games, starting with the Nuggets on Monday night at home and the Lakers on Wednesday, also at the Target Center. The Wolves will draw a break with the Lakers, with both LeBron James and Luka Doncic set to miss the game.
After that, the schedule gets significantly easier, with the Knicks being the only 2024 playoff team on the schedule until another Nuggets matchup at home on Nov. 15.
Dig deeper:
Here's the Wolves upcoming schedule:
Oct. 27: Nuggets (home)
Oct. 29: Lakers (home)
Nov. 1: Hornets (away)
Nov. 3: Nets (away)
Nov. 5: Knicks (away)
Nov. 7 Jazz (home)
Nov. 9: Kings (away)
Nov. 10: Jazz (away) – two week mark for Edwards
Nov. 14: Kings (home)
Nov. 15 Nuggets (home)
The Source: This story uses reporting from ESPN and FOX 9 coverage from Sunday.
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