Anthony Edwards exited Sunday’s game early after suffering right-hamstring tightness in the first quarter, and the Minnesota Timberwolves announced he will be sidelined for the next two weeks. He logged just five points and one rebound before exiting just over three minutes into the contest. The team is calling it a right hamstring strain, and a two-week absence could stretch into as many as seven or eight games.
For Minnesota, losing their star guard at this early stage of the season, when momentum and cohesion matter, is a blow. Edwards had been off to a hot start, and the team now faces the challenge of navigating the upcoming stretch without its leading scorer and focal point of the offense.
Edwards has been one of the league’s most durable young stars, with only minor ankle, knee, and thigh issues since entering the NBA. His current right hamstring strain marks one of his first significant absences, and given the tendency for hamstring injuries to linger, Minnesota is expected to be cautious with his return. Protecting their explosive franchise cornerstone now could prove crucial for keeping him healthy deep into the season.
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