Anthony Edwards Injury Status: Latest NBA Report and How to Check Updates

Latest verified status (October 28, 2026): Anthony Edwards is OUT for the Minnesota Timberwolves' game against the Golden State Warriors. The NBA's 4:45 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−04:00) injury report lists the guard as Out — Right Knee Injury Management. Earlier reports calling him questionable have been superseded for this matchup. Check the October 28, 4:45 a.m. ET injury report (PDF) for the exact entry; participation information can still be updated.

The game is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, at 7:00 p.m. in Minneapolis, Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−05:00), which is 8:00 p.m. EDT (UTC−04:00) and 12:00 a.m. UTC on Thursday, October 29. The venue is Target Center. See the Warriors–Timberwolves game page for the confirmed matchup and schedule.

What is known about Anthony Edwards' injury?

The confirmed game-status designation concerns Edwards' right knee. On October 27, NBA.com published an Associated Press report saying Edwards needed an arthroscopic procedure and was expected to miss several weeks. Separate reporting cited by NBA.com suggested the absence could extend to two months. Those are reported recovery estimates, not a team-confirmed return date. The news account also noted that the Timberwolves had not yet publicly announced the procedure when its source spoke.

For details and any later correction, read the NBA.com coverage of the reported knee procedure. An Out designation tells you Edwards is not expected to participate in the specific game on that injury report. It does not by itself confirm when surgery will occur, how rehabilitation will progress, or which subsequent games he will miss. Avoid treating a projected calendar date as medical clearance.

Edwards played Minnesota's October 26 game against Cleveland and scored 47 points, according to Anthony Edwards' NBA player page. That earlier appearance does not override the newer October 28 injury report. When reports conflict, the date, time, and game associated with each update matter.

How to check the official NBA injury report

1. Open the league's report hub. Visit the NBA's official 2026–27 injury report page. Select the date of Minnesota's next scheduled game, not merely the date when a headline appeared.
2. Choose the newest timestamped report. The NBA posts multiple updates throughout a game day. A 4:45 a.m. report may be overtaken by a later morning or afternoon edition.
3. Find the correct matchup and team. Look for “GSW@MIN” for the October 28 Warriors–Timberwolves game, then find “Edwards, Anthony” under Minnesota Timberwolves.
4. Read both status and reason. The player row identifies his current participation designation alongside the team's reported reason. For October 28 at 4:45 a.m. EDT, those fields were “Out” and “Right Knee Injury Management.”
5. Check again close to tipoff. Use the newest report and any subsequent team announcement to see whether anything changed. Do not rely on an old screenshot or an undated search snippet.

What do NBA injury designations mean?

These are participation labels, not diagnoses or guarantees about playing time. A label such as “right knee injury management” does not provide a complete medical explanation.

When does the NBA update injury reports?

Under the NBA's reporting rules, teams generally must submit a status by 5:00 p.m. local time the day before a game. For the second game of a back-to-back, the initial deadline is 1:00 p.m. local time on game day. The league also requires a game-day submission, usually between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. local time, or between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. for games with tipoffs at or before 5:00 p.m. These reporting times refer to the relevant team's local time, not a universal U.S. time zone.

The report hub can update more frequently than those submission windows. For a Minnesota home game on October 28, local time is CDT (UTC−05:00), while reports labeled ET use EDT (UTC−04:00) on that date. The report's visible timestamp is the simplest way to tell whether you are reading the latest version.

Where else to verify Anthony Edwards updates

• Timberwolves communications: Check the Minnesota Timberwolves' official website for formal medical statements, practice news, and game-day information. A team announcement can add context beyond the participation field.
• Official NBA player page: The Anthony Edwards' NBA player page provides player news, appearances, and game logs. A past box score shows he played then; it does not establish his future availability.
• NBA game center: Use the Warriors–Timberwolves game page for the scheduled matchup, and review the roster or box score once official game information is posted.
• Upcoming schedule: The Timberwolves' official schedule identifies which game date to search when checking whether an absence will continue.

For a fast, reliable answer, use the newest official NBA injury-report PDF first, then check Minnesota's own communications for additional context. Media reports can provide important leads, but distinguish an attributed medical or recovery report from a club announcement.

Frequently asked questions

Is Anthony Edwards playing against the Warriors on October 28?

As of the official NBA report published at 4:45 a.m. EDT (08:45 UTC) on October 28, 2026, he is Out with right knee injury management. Recheck the NBA report hub before the scheduled 7:00 p.m. CDT tipoff for any later revision.

When will Anthony Edwards return?

No exact return date is established by the injury report. Reports published October 27 discussed several weeks away and a possible absence of up to two months for a planned right knee procedure. Treat that as a reported estimate until the Timberwolves provide more definitive medical and availability information.

Does “questionable” mean a player will miss the game?

No. “Questionable” means participation has not been settled. For Edwards, earlier October 27 references to a questionable designation are less current than the NBA's October 28 report listing him Out for the Warriors matchup.