Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight? Timberwolves vs Bucks injury report

The The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday evening, and Anthony Edwards is now at the center of injury reports. It’s Edwards listed as out with a right leg injury, a major blow to a Minnesota team that has been one of the West’s most consistent forces all season. The Timberwolves enter the matchup at 26-14, No. 4 in the West, looking to build on a dramatic 104–103 victory over the San Antonio Spursbut they will have to do it without their franchise star. Here’s everything we know from the injury report about Anthony Edwards and his playing status against the Bucks.

Edwards has played at an All-NBA level when healthy. In 33 games, he averaged 28.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists while shooting 50.0 percent from the field and an elite 40.9 percent from three. He logs nearly 35 minutes a night and consistently bends defenses with his shooting and downhill pressure. His presence alone changes the way opponents defend the Timberwolves. When he’s outside, that space disappears, and every possession becomes harder to produce.

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Anthony Edwards injury status vs Bucks

The Timberwolves’ injury report makes Edwards’ absence all the more poignant, especially as Minnesota battles for home court position in the Western Conference. That small margin for error forces the Wolves to rely heavily on defense, ball movement and secondary scoring to survive.

Milwaukee, meanwhile, comes in at 17–22, No. 11 in the East, looking to bounce back from a frustrating loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Bucks are dealing with injuries of their own, but will see this game as a real opportunity against a contender missing its superstar.

For Minnesota, this is a test of depth and composure. For Milwaukee, it’s a chance to build momentum at home. And at the center of it all is Edwards’ right leg.

So when it comes to whether Anthony Edwards plays tonight against the Bucks, the answer is clear – he won’t, leaving the Timberwolves to fight for a second straight win without their biggest weapon.

Timberwolves injury report

Anthony Edwards: OUT (holding the right leg)

Enrique Freeman: OUT (two way player)

Rudy Gobert: OUT (league suspension)

Terrence Shannon Jr.: OUT (strain of the abductor hallucis of the left foot)

Rocco Zikarski: OUT (two way player)

Bucks injury report

Alec Antetokounmpo: OUT (two way player)

Pete Nance: OUT (two way player)

Prince Taurus: OUT (neck surgery)

Miles Turner: Questionable (disease)