The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Denver Nuggets in one of the most anticipated NBA games of the day, featuring elite talent and high expectations from both teams. But as tipoff approaches, one key question looms large among fans: Will Anthony Edwards play?
The Timberwolves enter the matchup on the second night of a back-to-back after earning a hard-fought 114-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Edwards started that game but exited after just three minutes due to discomfort. Minnesota currently holds a positive 2-1 record, with its only loss coming against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Minnesota has big ambitions this season. While a statement win over Denver would boost their confidence early, the Timberwolves have their sights set on the bigger picture — a deep playoff run and a chance to challenge for the Western Conference crown.
On the other side, the Nuggets have played two games so far — a narrow loss to the Golden State Warriors despite Aaron Gordon’s stunning 50-point performance, and a bounce-back win over the Phoenix Suns, where Nikola Jokic began posting his usual triple-double numbers.
Is Anthony Edwards playing for the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets?
Against the Pacers, Anthony Edwards exited Sunday’s game just minutes in with hamstring tightness and did not return. According to Shams Charania, Edwards has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and will miss approximately two weeks, ruling him out for Minnesota’s upcoming games, including Monday night’s matchup with the Denver Nuggets.
On the team’s latest injury report, Edwards is officially listed as out, confirming that the Timberwolves will be without their star guard for the foreseeable future. The injury comes at a tough time, as Minnesota is playing the second night of a back-to-back and looking to maintain early-season momentum.
Edwards’ absence is a major setback for the Wolves, who rely heavily on his scoring and leadership. The 23-year-old opened the NBA season on fire, dropping 41 points in the opener and following it up with a 31-point performance, setting the tone for what looked like an MVP-caliber campaign.