Anthony Edwards was initially listed as questionable for tonight’s game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks. Inching closer to tip-off, his status has been updated to available. This means the T-Wolves’ star will most likely be active against the Mavericks.
The All-Star guard had been dealing with a knee injury but was trending toward a potential return at American Airlines Center. He has missed multiple games due to right knee inflammation (patellofemoral pain syndrome).
He has recently returned to on-court work and practiced with the team, signaling that a comeback could be imminent. With Minnesota in the middle of a tight Western Conference race, Edwards didn’t want to miss any more critical outings. Against Dallas, “Ant-Man” will likely be back on the court, leading the Timberwolves (45-29).
What happened to Anthony Edwards?
Anthony Edwards’ uncertain status was entirely due to inflammation (patellofemoral pain syndrome) on his right knee. The setback sidelined him during his team’s last six outings. So far on the season, Edwards has missed 16 games due to different issues. Entering the home stretch of the campaign and pivotal playoff-implication matchups, he is determined to stay healthy and useful for his organization.
Anthony Edwards handles the ball while being defended by Luguentz Dort in 2026 (Source: Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
The latest injury was confirmed after medical evaluation, with the team opting to shut him down temporarily to avoid worsening the condition. His absence has already impacted Minnesota, which struggled offensively without its leading scorer during that stretch.
Edwards’ numbers in 2025-26
Through 58 appearances in the 2025-26 NBA season, Edwards has been the best player in Minneapolis-St. Paul by a landslide. So far, he registers an average of 29.5 points (career-high), 3.7 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game.
However, availability is the best ability, and that’s been just what “Ant” has missed all year long. Still, all will be forgotten if Edwards leads the T-Wolves to the NBA Playoffs and a deep run in them.
