Anthony Edwards is close to a return , with recent reports saying he’s being evaluated daily and could play as soon as Saturday against Detroit or Monday against Dallas. The same updates say he’s missed four straight games with right knee inflammation and was still doing only individual work earlier in the week.

Quick scoop

  • Earliest possible return: Saturday vs. the Pistons.
  • Another likely return window: Monday vs. the Mavericks.
  • Injury status: right knee inflammation.
  • Current outlook: the Timberwolves are optimistic he’s nearing a comeback, but there was no firm official timetable in the latest reporting.

If you want, I can also give you the latest game-by-game outlook for when he’s most likely to suit up next.