Anthony Edwards is feeling “great” ahead of the 2026-27 season, a huge relief after he spent a long two months off this offseason to let his knees heal up. The star guard was fighting through injuries by the end of last season, a season where the Timberwolves’ health absolutely throttled their playoff ceiling.
Last Season’s Injury Grind Was Brutal
Remember last season? Man, it was a brutal finish for the Timberwolves. By the time the 2025-26 playoffs rolled around, health was a massive limiting factor. We all saw Donte DiVincenzo go down with that season-ending Achilles tear, a gut punch for sure. But it wasn’t just him. Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels were both out there fighting to play through injuries, grinding it out right up until the Wolves lost to the Spurs in the second round.
Edwards, in particular, was dealing with a runner’s knee ailment in his right knee, plus a hyperextended left knee that came with a bone bruise. He pushed through it in the playoffs, because that’s the kind of competitor he is. But once the season ended, it was clearly time to hit reset and focus on getting back to 100%.
Ant-Man’s Offseason: Family First, Then the Grind
So, what’s the secret to feeling “great” now? Edwards laid it out over the weekend. He needed serious downtime. He told reporters, “After the season I needed like two months, I took really like two months off to really let my knee heal… after doing all the treatments with C Hines and Javair, I got back right, so I feel great.” Two months, just focusing on healing. That’s a huge commitment, and it clearly paid off.
He even admitted it was “super tough” to step away from the game for that long. He put on some weight during that break, but he’s already shed it again, so he’s good there. When asked what he did without basketball for those two months, Edwards gave a glimpse into his life outside the court: “I just play the game, and be a dad, that’s it. Be a husband, be a dad, and play the game, all I do is play the game. Wake up, 6:30 in the morning, with my baby girl, do what ever she wants to do. Go back to sleep a little bit, get some treatment, and then just play the game.” Seriously, how can you not love that? He’s all about family and the grind.
Now, with a new season kicking off soon, Edwards looks absolutely ready for a full workload. And get this: he’s now paired with LaMelo Ball in what is easily one of the most exciting backcourts in the entire NBA. If Edwards is truly feeling “great,” watch out! The Timberwolves’ preseason schedule kicks off Monday against the Bucks. This could be a special year if Ant-Man is back to full strength.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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