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Anthony Edwards Out for First Two Spurs Games

5/4/2026

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Summary

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Anthony Edwards will miss the Timberwolves' games against the San Antonio Spurs after a left knee bone bruise and hyperextension on April 25.
Coach Chris Finch said Edwards is week-to-week with no firm return date.
Reporter Shams Charania noted Edwards will sit out Games 1 (May 4) and 2 (May 6) and return for Game 3 (May 8) or Game 4 (May 10).
He averaged 18.5 points per game in the first round, shooting 35.8% overall and 25.8% from three.

History

Historical Context

In 1999, the San Antonio Spurs, led by forward Tim Duncan and coached by Gregg Popovich, captured their first NBA title by defeating the New York Knicks 4-1 in the Finals. The victory capped a season in which the Spurs recovered from a 6-8 start to finish tied for the league’s best 37-13 record, marking the start of a dynasty that added four more championships.

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Story summary

Anthony Edwards will miss the Timberwolves' games against the San Antonio Spurs after a left knee bone bruise and hyperextension on April 25.
Coach Chris Finch said Edwards is week-to-week with no firm return date.
Reporter Shams Charania noted Edwards will sit out Games 1 (May 4) and 2 (May 6) and return for Game 3 (May 8) or Game 4 (May 10).
He averaged 18.5 points per game in the first round, shooting 35.8% overall and 25.8% from three.

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