Right knee inflammation sidelines Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks after an MRI scan revealed inflammation in his right knee.
The standout player was subsequently ruled out of Tuesday night’s fixture against the Phoenix Suns due to persistent soreness.
This setback interrupts a stellar individual NBA campaign where the dynamic scorer is averaging a career-best 29.5 points.
Award eligibility at risk
Furthermore, the highly-rated guard has been shooting an impressive near-50% from the field.
He has established a reputation for supreme durability throughout his six-year professional career.
Prior to this season, the prolific shooter had missed a mere nine matches across a three-year span.
However, with only 14 regular-season games remaining, this untimely absence jeopardises his eligibility for end-of-season honours.
Crucial period for Minnesota
The injury arrives at a critical juncture for a franchise desperately trying to secure automatic playoff qualification.
Minnesota currently sit just two games behind the third seed in the tightly contested Western Conference.
Conversely, a recent slump of four defeats in five outings means they are only two games clear of the perilous play-in tournament places.
