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Anthony Edwards Injury Update: What Happened to Anthony Edwards, and When Will He Return to Action?

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The Minnesota Timberwolves began their home opener with high hopes, but concern quickly replaced excitement when Anthony Edwards exited early in the first quarter with an apparent injury.

The game, held at Target Center against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, October 26, 2025, took an unexpected turn just minutes in. Edwards, 24, left the floor three minutes and eight seconds into the first quarter after feeling tightness in his right hamstring while finishing a layup.

At that point, the Timberwolves were ahead 13-5, and the early rhythm seemed in their favor. Edwards did not immediately show visible discomfort, though the layup appeared slightly awkward due to an extra deceleration step on his finish. Despite that, he didn’t grab his leg or signal distress on the court.

During the next timeout, he calmly walked off and headed straight to the locker room for evaluation. The quiet in the arena reflected the crowd’s growing concern for their franchise cornerstone, whose energy and scoring define much of the Timberwolves’ offensive identity.

In his brief three-minute stint, Edwards managed five points, including a smooth early three-pointer and the layup that preceded the injury. He also recorded one rebound before exiting. Veteran guard Bones Hyland, who joined the Timberwolves during the offseason, stepped in to replace Edwards and helped maintain the team’s pace early on.

Status alert: Anthony Edwards (hamstring) won't return Sunday.
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) October 26, 2025

Team confirms right hamstring tightness post-exit for Anthony Edwards

Moments after the substitution, the Timberwolves’ public relations team released an official statement via X (formerly Twitter) through their account, @Twolves_PR:
“Anthony Edwards (Right Hamstring Tightness) will NOT return to tonight’s game.”

The announcement came around 8:05 p.m. ET, during the live telecast on NBA TV and Bally Sports North. The team described the issue as hamstring tightness, a common soft-tissue concern that typically calls for caution to prevent aggravation.

Head coach Chris Finch and the medical staff refrained from commenting immediately during the game, prioritizing Edwards’ assessment in the locker room.

ESPN’s broadcast later confirmed that Minnesota Timberwolves ruled him out for the remainder of the contest, emphasizing the organization’s focus on player safety, especially with the long season ahead.