Anthony Edwards is questionable for Friday’s Timberwolves vs. Rockets game at 9:30 p.m. ET, televised by Prime Video.
Edwards has missed three consecutive games from the right knee injury. In his last absence, Timberwolves F Jaden McDaniels returned from injury and posted 18 points. Pick More or Less for Jaden McDaniels’ 9.5 points projection tonight on PrizePicks.
Below, we'll break down the latest Anthony Edwards injury update and who to target on PrizePicks if the Timberwolves’ leading scorer is out once again.
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Anthony Edwards Injury Update: Is Edwards Playing Tonight vs. Rockets?
The NBA injury report currently lists Edwards as questionable due to injury maintenance for his right knee.
This injury extends back to March 17, as the superstar shooting guard has played in only two of the last 12 games. When he was active on March 30 and April 3, Edwards played for only 24.5 minutes per game compared to 35.2 on the season.
The Timberwolves are locked in the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference standings, meaning they could look to rest key players with the playoffs drawing near.
What Players to Target on PrizePicks if Edwards Is Out?
In addition to Edwards’ injury, Timberwolves F Julius Randle (hand) and C Rudy Gobert (rest) are out, while PF/C Naz Reid (shoulder) is questionable.
If Edwards, Randle, Gobert, and Reid are off the court, Minnesota F Jaden McDaniels (+28.4%), G Terrence Shannon Jr. (+12.0%), and G Rob Dillingham (+10.7%) see massive increases in usage rate, per FantasyLabs.
This is a small sample size, though, as Gobert is missing his fifth game of the season tonight, and Friday’s absence marks Randle’s second missed game of the 2025-26 campaign. April 8’s workload is our best piece of evidence, as Edwards, Randle, and Gobert all sat.
In Wednesday’s 132-120 loss vs. the Magic, McDaniels logged 18 points, and Shannon erupted for 33 points. Dosunmu was inactive last game, but he’s recorded 18.5 PPG while shooting 47.4% from the field in April.
Here are the Timberwolves players who may benefit most on PrizePicks if Edwards is out — and their stat projections for Friday night.
- G Ayo Dosunmu — 17.5 Points (Goblin) / 39.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts (Demon)
- F Jaden McDaniels — 9.5 Points / 13.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
According to NBA Advanced Stats, Houston ranks fifth in defensive rating. The Rockets could be most vulnerable around the rim, allowing 49.0 points in the paint per game (11th) compared to 12.3 made 3-pointers per contest (fifth).
Dosunmu has made only 1 of his last 7 shots from beyond the arc and takes 55.1% of his field goal attempts within 10 feet of the rim.
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Edwards may miss his fourth consecutive game, joining Randle and Gobert on the bench as the T-Wolves prepare for the playoffs. Dosunmu and McDaniels are two players who could see their volume increase on Friday night.
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