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PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 24: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts during the second quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on February 24, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
On Tuesday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Phoenix Suns at the Target Center.
The Timberwolves are coming off a 116-113 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Anthony Edwards finished with 19 points, six rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block while shooting 6/17 from the field and 2/5 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.
Timberwolves Make Anthony Edwards Announcement
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – MAY 14: Julius Randle #30 and Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrate after winning Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center on May 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Ellen Schmidt/Getty Images)
For Tuesday’s game, the Timberwolves have announced the news that Edwards has been ruled out.
Timberwolves PR wrote: “Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tomorrow night’s game vs. Phoenix Suns:
QUESTIONABLE Reid- Right Shoulder Contusion
OUT Beringer- G League Assignment Edwards- Right Knee Soreness Freeman- Two-Way Phillips- G League Assignment Pullin- Two-Way”
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 05: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Edwards in the middle of another elite season with averages of 29.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 49.2% from the field and 40.2% from three-point range in 58 games.
He is in his sixth NBA season out of Georgia.
Real App wrote (on March 14): “Anthony Edwards now has the 4th most points by a player before turning 25 in NBA history. He passes Carmelo Anthony.”
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 29: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles up the court against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on December 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Timberwolves Right Now
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 25: Head Coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks to the media during a press conference after the game against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center on January 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
The Timberwolves are the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 41-27 record in 68 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games.
Following the Suns, the Timberwolves will play their next game on Wednesday night when they host the Utah Jazz.
At the Target Center, they have gone 22-12 in 24 games.
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 17: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns speaks to the media at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
On the other side of Tuesday’s matchup, the Suns are the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 39-28 record in 67 games.
They will play the Celtics (in Boston) on Monday.
On the road, the Suns are 17-15 in 32 games played outside of Arizona.