UPDATE: Anthony Edwards' Updated Status For Wizards-Timberwolves Game

Anthony Edwards has been added to the injury report.

Dec 21, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after a foul is called against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images / Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Anthony Edwards has been ruled out (h/t Underdog NBA).

Anthony Edwards (illness) ruled out Saturday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) February 1, 2025

On Saturday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Washington Wizards at the Target Center.

For the game, the Timberwolves could be without their best player, as Anthony Edwards has been added to the injury report.

The All-Star guard is averaging 26.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 42.3% from the three-point range in 48 games.

Via Dane Moore of Blue Wire: "Anthony Edwards has been added to the Wolves’ injury report for tonight’s game against Washington with an illness. He’s listed as questionable."

Anthony Edwards has been added to the Wolves’ injury report for tonight’s game against Washington with an illness. He’s listed as questionable.

— Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) February 1, 2025

The Timberwolves are coming off a 138-113 win over the Utah Jazz.

Edwards led the way with 36 points, six rebounds, 11 assists and three blocks while shooting 12/18 from the field and 6/9 from the three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.

Via StatMuse: "The first player in franchise history with

450+ points
50+ rebounds
50+ assists

in a month."

The first player in franchise history with

450+ points
50+ rebounds
50+ assists

in a month. pic.twitter.com/N1O1WZSPmW

— StatMuse (@statmuse) January 31, 2025

The Timberwolves are the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 27-21 record in 48 games.

They are in the middle of a five-game winning streak (and 7-3 over their last ten).

Following the Wizards, the Timberwolves will play their next game on Monday when they host the Sacramento Kings.

At the Target Center, they have gone 12-10 in 22 games.

Jan 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

On the other side, the Wizards have been the worst team in the NBA with a 6-41 record in 47 games.

They are in the middle of a 16-game losing streak.

Jan 13, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after scoring while being fouled against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images