Update – 7:09 p.m. ET – Despite being downgraded to questionable earlier this evening, Timberwolves SG Anthony Edwards (right foot injury management) is available to play tonight vs. the Grizzlies. Edwards' points projection on PrizePicks is discounted to 21.5 points (down from 28.5) until tip-off (8 p.m. ET) as part of PrizePicks' Taco Tuesday promotion.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves came into Tuesday as huge 15.5-point favorites vs. the Memphis Grizzlies in Tuesday’s game at 8 p.m. ET.
However, we could see the spread drop due to the latest Anthony Edwards injury update for the Timberwolves’ star shooting guard, which puts his status in the air.
The Timberwolves’ top scorer, averaging 29.5 points per game, was a late addition to Tuesday’s injury report with injury management. We may see Edwards sit out this game, as Minnesota is expected to dominate.
Ahead of Tuesday’s Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves game, we’ll break down the latest Anthony Edwards injury update and how it could affect the Timberwolves and your NBA picks for PrizePicks tonight, including the Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves spread.
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Anthony Edwards Injury Update: Is Ant Playing Tonight vs. Grizzlies?
Edwards was downgraded to questionable on Tuesday, with an injury management designation, via the official NBA injury report. With just two hours til tip-off, it looks like Edwards has a good chance of sitting out tonight.
The 2026 All-Star Game MVP was managing a right toe injury through January, but has also been listed on the injury report due to back spasms this year as well. Either injury — or simply rest for their biggest star vs. a tanking team — could be the reason that Edwards rests tonight.
Check for a final status on Edwards’ tonight before tip-off of Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves at 8 p.m. ET.
In the last game that Edwards missed — a 108-83 win on Jan. 26 vs. the Warriors — they went with a starting lineup of Mike Conley, Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle, and Rudy Gobert.
The Timberwolves are 6-4 in 10 games without Edwards in the lineup this year; one of those losses came against the Grizzlies in Minnesota on Dec. 17, 2025.
Minnesota could miss Edwards’ scoring prowess tonight, as he's putting up a career-high 29.5 points per game on career-best 49.3% shooting in 2025-26. But the Wolves do have some options that could step up in a soft matchup.
Anthony Edwards Injury Impact: What Timberwolves Step Up When Edwards is Out?
Taking a look at production without Edwards, the clearest beneficiary is Julius Randle, with a +3.4% usage rate increase with Edwards off the floor. However, Naz Reid — a favorite for Sixth Man of the Year — also sees a 2.5% usage bump without Edwards.
Randle has averaged 26.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 10 games without Edwards this season, per StatMuse; on the year, he averages just 21.5 points per game.
Much more responsibility will be put in Randle’s hands if Edwards sits out tonight. Randle is currently projected for 19.5 points on PrizePicks tonight.
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As for Reid, he finds himself shooting and scoring more when Edwards is out; in 10 games without Edwards, Reid is averaging 12.2 shots per game and 17.5 PPG — above his 14.5 PPG season average.
Reid is projected for 14.5 points vs. the Grizzlies on PrizePicks tonight.
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With Anthony Edwards potentially sidelined for the Timberwolves tonight to manage his right foot injury, the Timberwolves’ 15-5 point spread could slide. However, the Timberwolves should still be massive home favorites on PrizePicks Team Picks, as Randle and Reid will soak up additional TWolves usage with their top scorer sidelined.
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