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Anthony Edwards’ MRI results led to a shift in his recovery timeline after a doctor revised his outlook.

The Minnesota Timberwolves may have a more encouraging outlook on Anthony Edwards after a shift in medical interpretation following the team’s MRI update.

After ESPN insider Shams Charania reported that Edwards was “expected to miss multiple weeks” with a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee, sports medicine physician Brian Sutterer initially offered a cautious projection.

“Probably don’t see Anthony Edwards back until the last couple games of the conference finals, best-case scenario,” Sutterer wrote, noting that bone injuries can involve deeper impact and slow healing.

He also pushed back on the idea that “around-the-clock treatment” would speed recovery.

“You aren’t doing ‘around-the-clock rehab’ to speed up healing of the bone,” he wrote. “The bone has to heal.”

But after the Timberwolves officially listed Edwards as “week-to-week,” Sutterer adjusted his outlook.

“Week to week is a VERY different prognosis from ‘expected to miss multiple weeks.’ This is good!”

Anthony Edwards Injury Update: ‘Week-to-Week’ vs ‘Multiple Weeks’ Timeline

The distinction between those two timelines is significant.

“Multiple weeks” typically signals a more fixed absence tied to structural healing. “Week-to-week,” however, allows for a more flexible recovery window based on pain, mobility and daily progress.

For a bone bruise, that difference can reflect severity. Some cases involve deeper bone impact and microfractures that linger. Others improve more quickly once swelling and discomfort subside.

Sutterer’s shift suggests the Timberwolves’ MRI results may point to the less severe end of that spectrum.

Timberwolves Insider, Chris Finch Express Optimistic Anthony Edwards Outlook

That more optimistic interpretation aligns with what those closest to the team had already suggested — even before imaging results were confirmed.

Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic wrote that it was “too early to say” how long Edwards might be out, adding that the All-Star guard “has been a fast healer” but that “everyone has to be smart with this” given his importance.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch echoed that sentiment while hinting at a potential return if Minnesota can extend its postseason run.

“We do know that if we keep extending this playoff series, he is going to come back,” Finch said. “And he generally comes back ahead of the timeline.”

What Anthony Edwards’ Knee Injury Means for Timberwolves Playoff Run

Edwards’ injury — a bone bruise caused by hyperextension — can still be limiting even without ligament damage.

Such injuries often bring:

• Pain under load
• Swelling after activity
• Reduced explosiveness in cutting and jumping

For a player whose game is built on burst and elevation, those factors are critical.

The timeline now depends less on diagnosis alone and more on function — how Edwards responds to movement, contact and game-speed conditions in the coming days.

Bottom Line on Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Return Timeline

Less than 24 hours after a potentially lengthy absence was reported, the outlook has shifted.

Sutterer’s revised reaction — moving from a conference finals projection to calling the update “good” — reflects how quickly injury timelines can change once MRI clarity arrives.

For the Timberwolves, the situation remains fluid.

But the door to a sooner return is now open — and that could shape everything about their playoff path.