Anthony Edwards Injury Status | Ruled Out
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 12th game Anthony has missed this season.
Anthony Edwards Season Averages
Anthony's absence leaves a significant hole in the Timberwolves rotation. Across 54 games this season, he's averaging 29.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game while playing 35.6 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.6 | 29.6 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 20.7 |
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 34-20. Without him, they've gone 6-4. The Timberwolves's net rating is 5.3 points better per 100 possessions when Anthony plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 34-20 | 6-4 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.0 | 116.4 | +0.3 |
| Def Rating | 113.2 | 108.3 | -4.9 |
| Net Rating | 2.8 | 8.1 | +5.3 |
| PPG | 118.7 | 118.2 | -0.5 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Anthony Edwards?
When Anthony sits, other Timberwolves players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Anthony has been out this season, Julius Randle has averaged 6.0 more points per game and 3.1 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +6.0 | FGA: +3.1
When Anthony has been out this season, Jaden McDaniels has averaged 4.7 more points per game.
PPG: +4.7
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: 8-2 (+5.7u, 24.4 / -114 avg. line) Naz Reid 3PM OVER: 8-2 (+5.1u, 2.1 / -123 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Anthony Edwards's Game
Here's a look at the current injury report for key players around the league heading into tonight's action:
Suns @ Timberwolves - March 17, 2026 Phoenix Suns: Mark Williams (Out) Dillon Brooks (Out) Minnesota Timberwolves: Naz Reid (Questionable) 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.