The Minnesota Timberwolves listed Anthony Edwards as day-to-day for rest on Saturday, ruling him out of the preseason game at the Miami Heat. Minnesota turns to its deeper rotation pieces to cover his minutes as the preseason opens without him on the floor.
What happened
The injury report listed Anthony Edwards as day-to-day with a rest issue, filed Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:49 PM ET. The report did not list a previous status for Edwards. The issue was categorized as rest, under the "other" designation. The report's comment read: "Edwards (rest) is not available for Saturday's preseason game against Miami." The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 12.
What it means for the Timberwolves
Edwards sits out Minnesota's preseason game at the Miami Heat on Saturday at 8 PM ET. Last season he averaged 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 35.0 minutes across 61 games. Without him, the Timberwolves lean on Julius Randle (33.0 minutes, 21.1 points), Jaden McDaniels (31.7 minutes, 14.8 points), Rudy Gobert (31.3 minutes, 10.9 points), Donte DiVincenzo (30.4 minutes, 12.2 points) and Ayo Dosunmu (28.9 minutes, 14.4 points) to fill the void. The Timberwolves are 0-0, with the 2026-27 season not yet underway, so there is no record to compare with and without him.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Edwards's rest designation clears. The report lists an expected return of Oct. 12. Minnesota also listed Rudy Gobert, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, Jonathan Kuminga and Ayo Dosunmu as day-to-day for rest, while Donte DiVincenzo is out with a right Achilles issue. The preseason schedule continues with more games before the regular season opens.
Is Anthony Edwards playing at Heat?
No. The injury report lists Edwards as day-to-day with a rest issue and says he is not available for Saturday's preseason game against Miami.
When will Anthony Edwards be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 12. No specific game for his return has been announced.