Wolves' Jaden McDaniels (knee) week-to-week; Anthony Edwards available vs. Mavs

Minnesota forward McDaniels out with injury, but star guard Edwards returns from knee issue

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:49am

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A fragmented, geometric painting in shades of green, blue, and orange, capturing the dynamic movements and overlapping perspectives of a basketball game or match.A cubist depiction of the Timberwolves' injury challenges, with key players McDaniels and Edwards sidelined at different points in the season.Denver Today

The Minnesota Timberwolves received both good and bad news on Monday. Forward Jaden McDaniels will be out week-to-week with a left knee injury, but star guard Anthony Edwards has been listed as available to play in Monday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks after missing the last six games with a right knee issue.

Why it matters

McDaniels has been a consistent and valuable contributor for the Timberwolves, averaging a career-best 14.8 points per game this season. His absence will be a blow as the team battles for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the return of Edwards, the NBA's third-leading scorer, is a major boost as Minnesota tries to secure a postseason berth.

The details

McDaniels suffered the knee injury late in the Timberwolves' overtime win against the Houston Rockets on March 25 and did not play in the team's loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. He was averaging career highs in points, field goal percentage, 3-point percentage, and assists per game. Edwards has missed the last six games with his own knee injury but is now listed as available to play against the Mavericks.

  • McDaniels suffered the knee injury on March 25.
  • Edwards has missed the last six games with his knee issue.

The players

Jaden McDaniels

A 6-year veteran forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves who was averaging a career-best 14.8 points per game this season before suffering a left knee injury.

Anthony Edwards

The Timberwolves' star guard who is the NBA's third-leading scorer this season, averaging 29.5 points per game. He has missed the last six games with a right knee injury but is now listed as available to play.

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What’s next

The Timberwolves will monitor McDaniels' recovery and provide updates on his status. Edwards' return will be a boost as the team battles for playoff positioning in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

This news highlights the injury challenges the Timberwolves have faced this season, with key contributors like McDaniels and Edwards missing time. However, the return of Edwards is a positive development as Minnesota looks to secure a postseason berth.