Anthony Edwards Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
The Timberwolves got some good news today — Anthony Edwards has been cleared and is officially available to play. Anthony had previously been listed as Questionable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Timberwolves.
Anthony Edwards Season Averages
The Timberwolves get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 60 games, Anthony is averaging 28.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 35.2 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.2 | 28.9 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 20.3 |
Timberwolves Performance With & Without Anthony Edwards
The numbers tell a clear story about Anthony's value to the Timberwolves. With Anthony in the lineup this season, the team is 36-24. Without him, they've gone 11-9. The Timberwolves's net rating is 3.0 points better per 100 possessions when Anthony plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (113.3 vs 115.8), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 36-24 | 11-9 | — |
| Off Rating | 115.8 | 113.3 | -2.6 |
| Def Rating | 113.7 | 108.2 | -5.5 |
| Net Rating | 2.1 | 5.1 | +3.0 |
| PPG | 118.3 | 115.4 | -2.9 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Anthony Edwards Back
With Anthony back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Ayo Dosunmu, Bones Hyland and Jaden McDaniels are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Anthony again.
PPG: -6.6 | FGA: -5.1 | MPG: -5.5 | RPG: -4.0
FGA: -3.1 | MPG: -6.3
PPG: -5.0 | FGA: -3.6
Anthony Edwards Betting Trends
With Anthony returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Timberwolves have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Edwards) Donte Divincenzo REB OVER: 38-22 (+15.8u, 3.9 / -106 avg. line) Julius Randle 3PM UNDER: 39-21 (+12.9u, 1.5 / -122 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Anthony Edwards's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Pelicans @ Timberwolves - April 12, 2026 New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (Out) Saddiq Bey (Out) Trey Murphy III (Out) Dejounte Murray (Out) Herbert Jones (Out) Minnesota Timberwolves: Naz Reid (Out) Rudy Gobert (Out) Julius Randle (Out)
Anthony is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Timberwolves and the rest of the league.