It was necessary Anthony Edwards about two months to fully recover from the knee injury that bothered him late last season, the star Timberwolves the guard told reporters on Saturday (Link to video on Twitter via Andrew Dukowitz of SI.com and Zone Coverage).
In addition to running back ailment in his right knee, so does Edwards hyperextended left knee in the first round of the playoffs, resulting in a bone spur.
“After the season it took me about two months, I took really two months off to really let the knee heal… after all the treatments… I’m back so I feel great” Edwards said.
Edwards said he put on a little weight during his time away from the court, but now he’s back in shape.
“It was very hard but for my knee to heal (I had to rest)Edwards said.I put on a lot of weight and now I’ve lost it so I’m fine.”
We have more from Minnesota:
- Edwards highlighted the acquisition of the trade Cody Williams as a player who impressed him in training camp, according to Dukowitz (Link to video on Twitter). “I just love his defensive instincts. I think he can be very good in the NBA” Edwards said of Williams.”His care quotient needs to go up a bit more just by showing it like everyone knows he cares but is just showing it off. If you get pulled over, let someone know. … Also, he brings intensity every day. His defense is unbelievable.”
- Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch offered a second-round pick on Saturday Isaiah Evans has some work to do if he wants to get rotation minutes as a rookie, according to Dukowitz (Link to video on Twitter). “He was good. I think he’s definitely trying to impress” said Finch.Like most young players, his mistakes come from trying to do too much right now. His defense should be at the level we expect from our guys. But again, these are normal growing pains for someone on day four of NBA training camp.”
- Finch said the full starting lineup will play in Monday’s preseason game, adding that he expects to use that group enough during the preseason to get them used to playing with each other. tweets John Krawczynski of The Athletic. Purchased by Minnesota Lamela’s ball (through trade) and Jonathan Cuminga (via free agency) this offseason to complement Edwards’ existing starting lineup, Jayden McDaniels and Rudy Gober.
- Former head coach and head of basketball operations Tom Thibodeau visited Wolves training camp on Saturday, at New York Basketball (Link to Twitter). Thibodeau, who hasn’t coached since being let go by the Knicks in 2025, also recently visited Houston.