Minnesota star Anthony Edwards is expected to play against the Spurs on Monday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, according to media reports.
Citing anonymous sources, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Edwards will be available “baring any setbacks pregame” just nine days removed from the left knee injury the four-time All-Star guard suffered against Denver in Game 4 of a first-round series.
Although Charania reported Edwards has “received medical clearance,” the Timberwolves continue to list him as questionable for Monday’s game.
Citing anonymous team and league sources, the Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski also reported Edwards is “planning to play” in Game 1.
“The exact role is still being discussed, but he’s ready to give it a go,” Krawczynski wrote on X.
Edwards’ dramatic recovery didn’t shock his teammates.
“I’m on record calling him Wolverine. I’m not surprised,” Julius Randle told reporters.
In other major injury news, Minnesota has downgraded guard Ayo Dosunmo (right calf strain) from questionable to out.
The Spurs were asked after Monday’s shootaround how they are dealing with the uncertainty surrounding Edward’s status.
“We’re preparing as if he’ll play,” forward Devin Vassell said. “We have matchups, and if he doesn’t play, we’re still consistent in what we’re doing. So obviously, it’s a big change if he plays, if he doesn’t, but we’re ready.”
In Spurs injury news, rookie forward Carter Bryant participated in shootaround after the team listed him as questionable on Sunday for Game 1 with a right foot sprain.