By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 02:24 GMT, 20 December 2025 | Updated: 02:24 GMT, 20 December 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Anthony Edwards returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves to face the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, after a three-game absence while managing a foot injury.
The three-time All-Star has already tallied his most absences since the 2021-22 season when he played in 72 games. Edwards missed four games earlier this season with a strained hamstring.
The Timberwolves held backup point guard Mike Conley (Achilles) out for a fourth consecutive game and also were without reserve guard Jaylen Clark (illness), the team's best perimeter defender.
Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein returned after missing the last game with a foot injury, but Oklahoma City´s bench was thinned a bit with forward Jaylin Williams (heel) out for a second straight game and guard Aaron Wiggins (adductor) also ruled out.
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) smiles during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)