Anthony Edwards Questionable for Nuggets Game 1 Opener

Timberwolves star guard's status remains uncertain due to right knee injury maintenance

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:20am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a basketball player in motion, with their body broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in shades of navy, green, and gold.The Timberwolves' playoff hopes rest heavily on the health and performance of star guard Anthony Edwards.Denver Today

The Denver Nuggets are preparing to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs, but the status of Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards remains uncertain. Edwards is listed as questionable for Game 1 with a 'right knee injury maintenance' designation, though reports suggest he has been practicing and is in good shape.

Why it matters

Edwards is a key player for the Timberwolves, averaging nearly 29 points per game during the regular season. His availability could have a significant impact on the series against the Nuggets, who are the higher-seeded team. The Timberwolves will need Edwards at full strength if they hope to pull off an upset in the opening round.

The details

Edwards has been in and out of the Timberwolves lineup down the stretch of the regular season, missing six straight games in March before returning for two of the final seven games. He reportedly weighed in at 218 pounds, the lightest he's been since college. The Timberwolves finished the season 49-33, with Edwards averaging 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

  • Edwards last played on March 30 against the Dallas Mavericks.
  • The Timberwolves and Nuggets will tip off Game 1 on Saturday, April 18 at 3:30 PM ET.
  • If Edwards doesn't play in Game 1, his next chance would come on Monday, April 20.

The players

Anthony Edwards

A star guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who averaged nearly 29 points per game during the regular season.

Denver Nuggets

The higher-seeded team that will face the Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

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What they’re saying

“Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable for Game 1 in Denver with 'right knee injury maintenance'.”

— Dane Moore, Timberwolves Insider

“Edwards appeared to be healthy and in shape at practice this week. He said he is down to 218 pounds, which he said is the lightest he's been since college.”

— Dane Moore, Timberwolves Insider

What’s next

If Edwards is unable to play in Game 1, his next opportunity would come in Game 2 on Monday, April 20.

The takeaway

The status of Anthony Edwards will be a key storyline heading into the Timberwolves' first-round playoff series against the Nuggets. Edwards' health and availability could be the difference between an upset or an early exit for Minnesota.