Timberwolves Announce Unfortunate Anthony Edwards Injury News

Published: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:38 pm

Timberwolves' Edwards Sidelined with Foot Injury, Gobert Suspended

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards will miss Tuesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a right foot injury, the team announced. The decision to rest Edwards comes after the team played three games in four nights over the weekend. This season, Edwards has faced several minor ailments, including a hamstring issue and a previous foot-related absence in December. The current injury stems from lingering effects of a toe infection that caused him to miss time last month.

Despite the injury, Edwards played on Sunday, scoring 23 points and hitting the game-winning shot against the San Antonio Spurs. The Timberwolves will also be without Rudy Gobert, who is serving a league suspension. Terrance Shannon Jr. will also miss the game due to a foot injury.

Edwards has missed only seven games this season. He is averaging 28.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, with shooting percentages of 50.0% from the field and 40.9% from three-point range. His performance has contributed to the Timberwolves' strong position in the Western Conference, currently holding the fourth seed. The team is just a half-game behind the Denver Nuggets and a game behind the Spurs for the No. 2 seed. The Timberwolves have a 4-3 record in games Edwards has missed this season. Edwards' absence keeps him within the NBA's 65-game minimum for All-NBA consideration, with nine allowable absences remaining.

BNN's Perspective:

While Edwards' absence is a setback, the Timberwolves have demonstrated resilience this season. The team's ability to maintain a strong position in the Western Conference despite injuries to key players is a testament to their depth and coaching. The focus now shifts to how the team will perform in the coming games without both Edwards and Gobert, and whether they can maintain their playoff positioning.

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