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

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels out with knee injury, but star guard Anthony Edwards set to return.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:23pm

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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, who has missed the last six games with a right knee injury, has been listed as available to play in Monday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Why it matters

McDaniels has been a consistent contributor for the Timberwolves, averaging a career-best 14.8 points per game this season. His absence will be a significant loss for a Minnesota team battling for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the return of Edwards, the NBA's third-leading scorer, is a major boost as the Timberwolves look to solidify their spot in the postseason.

The details

McDaniels suffered the knee injury late in the March 25 overtime win against the Houston Rockets and did not play in Minnesota'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 been out for 16 of the Timberwolves' 74 games this season due to his right knee injury.

  • On March 25, McDaniels suffered the knee injury late in the Timberwolves' overtime win against the Rockets.
  • On March 26, McDaniels did not play in Minnesota's loss to the Pistons.
  • On March 31, the Timberwolves announced that McDaniels will be out week-to-week with the knee injury.

The players

Jaden McDaniels

A 6-year veteran forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves who has been a consistent contributor, averaging a career-best 14.8 points per game this season.

Anthony Edwards

The Minnesota Timberwolves' star guard, who is the NBA's third-leading scorer this season, averaging 29.5 points per game.

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What they’re saying

“There was one upsetting development, but late good news for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday.”

— Field Level Media, Author

What’s next

The Timberwolves will have to find a way to replace McDaniels' production in the short term as he recovers from his knee injury. The team's focus will be on getting Edwards back on the court and continuing their push for a high playoff seed in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

The Timberwolves' playoff hopes have taken a hit with the loss of Jaden McDaniels, but the return of star guard Anthony Edwards provides a much-needed boost as the team battles for positioning in the crowded Western Conference playoff race.