Edwards has been battling right knee inflammation, a condition that kept him out for most of the final weeks of the regular season. He has been a full participant in recent practices, but it remains unclear how close to 100 percent he is heading into the series opener.
Denver, the 2023 champions, and Minnesota have developed a notable playoff rivalry, with Edwards expected to play a pivotal role if the Timberwolves are to upset the Nuggets. Health status will be a major storyline as the series begins.
Despite the knee problem, Edwards has rarely missed significant time in his career, and the Timberwolves’ medical staff remains cautious about his true health level. He did suit up for a late-regular-season game, but the team is monitoring the knee closely as playoff expectations mount.
Edwards finished the season averaging 28.8 points, five rebounds, and 3.7 assists on 48.9 percent shooting across 61 games, a testament to his impact when available. He was denied an Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge for end-of-season awards, though his goal remains contributing at a high level in the postseason.
The Timberwolves–Nuggets series tips off at 2:30 p.m. CST on Saturday, April 18, with the game available to watch on Prime Video.
