Anthony Edwards was downgraded to day-to-day with a rest issue and will not play Friday's preseason finale at the Bulls. The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 21, leaving Minnesota to close the preseason without its leading scorer.
What happened
Anthony Edwards appeared on Friday's 7:00 PM ET injury report as day-to-day with a rest issue, with no previous status attached to the listing. He will not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reported. The report lists the issue simply as rest, with no further detail, and gives an expected return date of Oct. 21. The move follows a similar stretch earlier in the week: Edwards was day-to-day with rest on Oct. 10, cleared from that designation on Oct. 12, and now returns to the day-to-day list for the same reason four days later.
What it means for the Timberwolves
Minnesota closes its preseason slate at the Bulls on Friday at 8:00 PM ET without Edwards, who averaged 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 35.0 minutes over 61 games last season. Julius Randle, who has put up 21.1 points in 33.0 minutes in games without Edwards, is the clear option to absorb scoring, with Jaden McDaniels (14.8 points), Rudy Gobert (10.9 points) and Donte DiVincenzo (12.2 points) also in line for added minutes. The Timberwolves are 0-0 since the 2026-27 regular season has not started, so Friday's finale carries no record implications.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Edwards' rest day clears in time to match the expected return date of Oct. 21 on the current report. No additional detail on the issue has been announced beyond rest. Minnesota's coming reports will clarify his practice and game status as the schedule moves forward.
Is Anthony Edwards playing at the Bulls?
No. He is day-to-day with a rest issue and will not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls.
When will Anthony Edwards be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 21.