Anthony Edwards Injury Status Update for April 26th, 2026
Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves has been ruled out and will not play today. Anthony was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 22nd game Anthony has missed this season.
Anthony Edwards Season Averages
Anthony's absence leaves a significant hole in the Timberwolves rotation. Across 65 games this season, he's averaging 28.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while playing 34.7 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.7 | 28.2 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 20.0 |
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 37-24. 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 116.2), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 37-24 | 11-9 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.2 | 113.3 | -2.9 |
| Def Rating | 114.1 | 108.2 | -5.9 |
| Net Rating | 2.1 | 5.1 | +3.0 |
| PPG | 118.6 | 115.4 | -3.2 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Anthony Edwards?
When Anthony sits, other Timberwolves players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Ayo Dosunmu, Kyle Anderson and Bones Hyland stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Anthony has been out this season, Ayo Dosunmu has averaged 4.9 more points per game, 4.9 additional field goal attempts, 5.6 extra minutes, 5.4 more rebounds and 2.6 more assists.
PPG: +4.9 | FGA: +4.9 | MPG: +5.6 | RPG: +5.4 | APG: +2.6
When Anthony has been out this season, Kyle Anderson has averaged 4.7 more points per game, 4.0 additional field goal attempts, 9.4 extra minutes and 2.9 more assists.
PPG: +4.7 | FGA: +4.0 | MPG: +9.4 | APG: +2.9
When Anthony has been out this season, Bones Hyland has averaged 5.3 more points per game and 6.1 extra minutes.
PPG: +5.3 | MPG: +6.1
Anthony Edwards Betting Trends
For bettors, Anthony's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Timberwolves's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Anthony has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Edwards) Jaden McDaniels PRA OVER: 12-3 (+8.4u, 24.0 / -114 avg. line) Rudy Gobert REB OVER: 13-5 (+7.7u, 11.2 / -113 avg. line)
We'll continue to monitor Anthony's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Timberwolves.