Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is expected to play in today's Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs, according to Shams Charania.

 

Charania posted the development on X, writing: "Minnesota's Anthony Edwards is expected to play in Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs, barring any setback pregame, per ESPN sources. Just 9 days removed from his left knee injury, and after the team had expected him to return midseries, Edwards has received medical clearance and will get final sign-off after his pregame routine."

 

Charania later added more details on X: "Edwards has tried multiple treatments over the last several days, including hyperbaric chamber sessions, to expedite his timetable. He will go through his pregame warmups with the plan to play. For the Wolves, an unforeseen healing period over the last 24 hours that has Edwards ready for Game 1."

 

Although the team expects Edwards to return, the Timberwolves announced that guard Ayo Dosunmu will miss Game 1. Dosunmu, who scored 43 points in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets, missed Game 6 of that series due to right calf soreness.

 

 

This season, Edwards averaged 28.8 points, 5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. His return will be a significant boost to the Timberwolves' perimeter offense.