GettyAnthony Edwards and Mike Conley of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

“McDaniels, who has missed the last six games with left knee patella tendinopathy, has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities and will be listed as questionable for tonight’s game against the Orlando Magic,” the team wrote in a new statement.

The Timberwolves have already clinched a playoff spot, set to be the sixth seed in the West after their win over the Indiana Pacers, so it makes sense that the team is resting players in a game that might not have any impact on their playoff scenarios.

Still, dealing with the several health concerns is not a good sign for Minnesota as they hope to make waves in the postseason in 2026, especially as it relates to Edwards’ unchanging injury status.

Timberwolves Playoff Scenarios

Without Edwards, it’s been tough sledding for the Timberwolves. But, after the win over the Pacers, they have clinched a postseason appearance for the fifth year in a row.

While there was hope Minnesota would be matched up with the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round, that is extremely unlikely at the moment, especially with all the injuries that team is facing right now.

As the Lakers expect to play the Houston Rockets, the Timberwolves are likely to play the Denver Nuggets in the first round. The two squads have split their last two playoff matchups, but this season, getting a series victory might be a tougher task for Minnesota.

The recent injuries don’t help, and with how hot the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic have been recently, they’ll need some key players to set up.

But still, any chance of the Timberwolves winning at least one series requires Edwards to be healthy. Right now, especially based on recent injury updates, the star has no timeline for a return, and could miss more games as the team works through his knee injury.