Timberwolves HC provides Anthony Edwards injury update

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards. Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Timberwolves HC provides Anthony Edwards injury update ahead of Game 2

By Anne Erickson | Last updated May 5, 2026 5:50 PM ET

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a close win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, May 4, in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals, with a 104-102 final score.

It doesn't get much closer than that, and it's fair to say that it would have been even more difficult to pull off this win if Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards hadn't come off the bench.

In his first game back, Edwards clocked 18 points in 25 minutes. It was a solid showing after being out for a left knee hyperextension and a bone bruise he suffered during Game 4 of the team's series against the Denver Nuggets.

So, where does the Edwards injury stand going into Game 2 against the Spurs?

Anthony Edwards injury update

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch shared an update about Edwards' status speaking to reporters on Tuesday.

"So far, so good," he stated, adding that Edwards will get light work and treatment on Tuesday in San Antonio, per ESPN's Anthony Slater.

"No word on whether he can up Edwards' minutes beyond that 25 range in Game 2," Slater added.

Chris Finch said Anthony Edwards’ left knee came through Game 1 well to this point: “So far, so good.” Edwards will get light work and treatment later today in San Antonio. No word on whether he can up Edwards’ minutes beyond that 25 range in Game 2.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 5, 2026

Edwards' left knee handled Game 1 well, but there's no telling if he'll get more playing time in Game 2.

Having Edwards back on the court is critical for the Timberwolves pulling this series off. They're just not the same team without him. Factor in that they barely won with him back in the fold, and you have a situation where Edwards simply has to be available for Minnesota to likely advance.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs will meet again in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. EDT.

Anne Erickson

Anne Erickson is an award-winning news reporter covering the NFL, NBA, college sports and more for Yardbarker. Erickson has years of experience covering the NFL and other sports, and her work has been published by Fox Sports, ESPN and Newsweek, among others. She has also interviewed a bevy of big names in sports and entertainment, including Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, Lions edge Aidan Hutchinson and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott

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