Overview
- Minnesota’s official injury report lists Edwards out for Houston with right foot injury maintenance, marking a second straight missed game.
- ESPN’s Shams Charania reported a toe infection for Edwards, and the team continues to classify him as day-to-day without a set timetable.
- The Timberwolves are 5–3 when Edwards sits and beat the Bucks 139–106 on Tuesday behind Julius Randle and Bones Hyland.
- His absence falls during a four-game road swing that includes a back-to-back in Houston and San Antonio, with Jan. 20 at Utah mentioned in reporting as a possible return if recovery allows.
- Houston expects Kevin Durant to be available after a loss to the Thunder on Thursday, setting up the Rockets’ second game in two nights.