Anthony Edwards Injury Status Update for April 5th, 2026
Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves has been ruled out and will not play today. Anthony was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 18th game Anthony has missed this season.
Anthony Edwards Season Averages
Anthony's absence leaves a significant hole in the Timberwolves rotation. Across 60 games this season, he's averaging 28.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while playing 35.2 minutes per night.
| 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 10-7. The Timberwolves's net rating is 4.3 points better per 100 possessions when Anthony plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (112.7 vs 115.8), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 36-24 | 10-7 | — |
| Off Rating | 115.8 | 112.7 | -3.1 |
| Def Rating | 113.7 | 106.3 | -7.4 |
| Net Rating | 2.1 | 6.4 | +4.3 |
| PPG | 118.3 | 115.1 | -3.3 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Anthony Edwards?
When Anthony sits, other Timberwolves players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Ayo Dosunmu, Bones Hyland and Jaden McDaniels stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Anthony has been out this season, Ayo Dosunmu has averaged 6.6 more points per game, 5.1 additional field goal attempts, 5.5 extra minutes and 4.0 more rebounds.
PPG: +6.6 | FGA: +5.1 | MPG: +5.5 | RPG: +4.0
When Anthony has been out this season, Bones Hyland has averaged 3.1 additional field goal attempts and 6.3 extra minutes.
FGA: +3.1 | MPG: +6.3
When Anthony has been out this season, Jaden McDaniels has averaged 5.0 more points per game and 3.6 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +5.0 | FGA: +3.6
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: 12-4 (+7.7u, 11.2 / -113 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:
Hornets @ Timberwolves - April 5, 2026 Minnesota Timberwolves: Jaden McDaniels (Out) Anthony Edwards (Out)
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.