BREAKING: Anthony Edwards' Injury Status In Spurs-Timberwolves Game

Anthony Edwards went to the locker room during Tuesday's game.

UPDATE: Anthony Edwards is returning to the game (h/t Bally Sports North).

Anthony Edwards is back for the second half #RaisedByWolves | #NBA pic.twitter.com/L48HRE1q6f

— Bally Sports North (@BallySportsNOR) February 28, 2024

UPDATE: Anthony Edwards is warming up before the second half (h/t Pierre Noujaim of FOX 9). 

Anthony Edwards getting a Willis Reed type ovation from the crowd as he comes out to get some shots up in the warmup before the 2nd half

— Pierre Noujaim (@TheNoujFOX9) February 28, 2024

On Tuesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the San Antonio Spurs at the Target Center. 

During the first half, All-Star guard Anthony Edwards went to the locker room with an injury.  

Edwards has 18 points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal while shooting 7/14 from the field and 2/4 from the three-point range in 16 minutes of playing time. 

There has been no word from the team on his status for the rest of the night. 

Via Bally Sports North: "Anthony Edwards heads to the locker room after appearing to injure his ankle."

Anthony Edwards heads to the locker room after appearing to injure his ankle. #RaisedByWolves | #NBA pic.twitter.com/QLSDgMwp2z

— Bally Sports North (@BallySportsNOR) February 28, 2024

Edwards entered the game with averages of 26.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 46.8% from the field and 38.4% from the three-point range in 54 games. 

The Timberwolves are tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the first seed in the Western Conference and are 40-17 in 57 games. 

Following the Spurs, the Timberwolves will remain at home to host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday evening at the Target Center. 

Ant helped to locker room after apparent ankle injury. pic.twitter.com/hGbmaqshQI

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 28, 2024

As for the Spurs, they are the 15th seed (last place) in the Western Conference with an 11-47 record in 58 games.  

They are in the middle of a four-game losing streak and are 1-9 over their last ten games. 

Following the Timberwolves, the Spurs will return to Texas and host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday evening.  

Anthony Edwards is being helped off the court. Not putting much weight on the left leg.

— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) February 28, 2024