
Three games deep into the 2025-26 NBA Regular Season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are in trouble. Just minutes into Sunday’s game against the Indiana Pacers at Target Center, Anthony Edwards walked out. The match was to be an Ant-Man show as always. However, a hamstring scare put the team and the 24-year-old on alert. And to be honest, the news isn’t great from Minnesota.
The Timberwolves scraped past the injury-riddled Pacers 114-110, but chaos struck early. Anthony Edwards limped out with right hamstring tightness after a fierce drive through traffic left him pleading for a call. Minutes later, the team ruled him out for the night.
Coach Chris Finch had no updates, while Julius Randle took command, carrying Minnesota’s offense. The scare comes just days after Edwards dropped 41 points in 39 minutes despite battling back spasms. Meanwhile, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweeted on Monday: Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will miss two weeks with a right hamstring strain, sources tell ESPN.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will miss two weeks with a right hamstring strain, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/w1bULRERVP
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 27, 2025
Anthony Edwards’ fiery start had been Minnesota’s brightest spark, which makes his latest setback sting even more. The Wolves, hungry to shake off back-to-back gentleman’s sweeps in the Western Conference Finals, now face a quick turnaround with concern clouding their camp. Still, timing favors them. Their next stretch brings manageable battles against the Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets, LA Lakers, and a couple of clashes with the Utah Jazz.
Across the league, injuries are piling up. And Ant joins big names like LeBron James and Luka Doncic on the sidelines, adding more chaos to an already unpredictable season. Minnesota, though, has depth to stay afloat, even after losing Nickeil Alexander-Walker in free agency. Now, it’s about survival and rediscovery. Can the Wolves keep their rhythm alive without their star before the storm truly hits?
Minnesota barely has time to breathe, heading straight into a clash with the Denver Nuggets less than 24 hours after Sunday’s win. Facing Nikola Jokic & Co. without their star is no small ask, but Naz Reid offered a spark of hope. “Having Ant is a luxury, but I think he’ll be all right. I think he’ll play tomorrow,” said Reid, after posting 16 points and 10 rebounds with quiet confidence.
Now, let’s look at the possible replacement for Ant-Man on Monday.
Minnesota Timberwolves Depth Chart:
| Starter | 1st Rotation | 2nd Rotation | 3rd Rotation | |
| PG | Donte DiVincenzo | Mike Conley | Bones Hyland | Rob Dillingham (DD) |
| SG | Anthony Edwards (O) | Terrence Shannon Jr. | Jaylen Clark | Donte DiVincenzo |
| SF | Jaden McDaniels | Jaylen Clark | Terrence Shannon Jr. | Joe Ingles |
| PF | Julius Randle | Naz Reid | Jaden McDaniels | Leonard Miller |
| C | Rudy Gobert | Naz Reid | Joan Beringer | Rocco Zikarsky |
When Anthony Edwards limps away, the whole arena holds its breath. The Timberwolves now stand at a crossroads, chasing rhythm in chaos. Their firebrand is down, but their fight remains untamed. With Denver waiting and the season barely begun, Minnesota’s story takes a daring turn. It’s no longer about dominance. It’s about defiance, belief, and a team daring the storm without its brightest spark.
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