Will Anthony Edwards Play in Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1?
The Minnesota Timberwolves gave their fans fresh hope on Sunday when they listed Anthony Edwards as questionable for Monday's Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs.
Edwards missed the final two games of Minnesota's first-round series against the Denver Nuggets after suffering a left knee injury in Game 4. The injury occurred on an awkward landing in the game and was later diagnosed as a hyperextension along with a bone bruise. He was ruled out for the remainder of the series despite avoiding structural damage, and the team confirmed he'll be out for multiple weeks.
In a surprise turn of events, the Timberwolves cleared Edwards for on-court basketball activities days after his injury, and he has progressed faster than initially expected after being considered week-to-week.
At the moment, it remains unclear whether he will suit up for Game 1, but a positive update from ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday brought more optimism.
"Minnesota's Anthony Edwards was a significant participant in Timberwolves shootaround this morning and wants to return in Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs,"Charania wrote." "Edwards is pushing to play, but he and the team's medical staff will make a final decision later today."
Minnesota's Anthony Edwards was a significant participant in Timberwolves shootaround this morning and wants to return in Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs, sources tell ESPN. Edwards is pushing to play, but he and the team's medical staff will make a decision later today.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 4, 2026
His status for Monday's game is still TBD, with more updates expected as tip-off approaches.
Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Spurs tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET at Frost Bank center in San Antonio. The game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
Minnesota will be eager to have its superstar back on the floor as they face a dangerous and well-rested Spurs team led by Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama.
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This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 10:23 AM.