Overview
- Edwards exited Minnesota’s home opener after 3:08 with right hamstring tightness and was ruled out, finishing with five points.
- An MRI at Mayo Clinic confirmed a right hamstring strain, and the Timberwolves said he will be re‑evaluated in one week.
- ESPN’s Shams Charania reported an expected two‑week absence, a timeline that would cost Edwards roughly eight games.
- Minnesota beat Indiana 114-110 without him as Julius Randle scored 31 points, with contributions from Donte DiVincenzo, Naz Reid, Rudy Gobert and others.
- The Wolves ruled Edwards out versus Denver and plan to spread his minutes across Mike Conley, Bones Hyland, Donte DiVincenzo, Terrence Shannon Jr. and Jaylen Clark, with rookie Rob Dillingham cleared to play.