Troubling Update For Anthony Edwards Ahead Of Game Against Warriors

The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the Golden State Warriors to Target Center tonight for the second game of a back-to-back, one night after Golden State cruised to a 111–85 win. Minnesota enters on a five-game skid and badly needs a response at home. The Warriors, meanwhile, chase a rare two-game sweep despite fatigue and lingering injury concerns with the All-Star break approaching.

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Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight against the Warriors?

Yes. Anthony Edwards is expected to play. He does not appear on the Timberwolves’ injury report for the January 26, 2026 game, and his earlier right foot issue is no longer a concern. Edwards played without limitation last night and carried Minnesota with 32 points and 11 rebounds, confirming his availability on the second night of the back-to-back.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Warrior Injury Report 

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

1. Terrence Shannon Jr.: Out (Left foot abductor hallucis strain)
2. Enrique Freeman: Out (G League two-way)
3. Rocco Zikarsky: Out (G League two-way)

Golden State Warriors Injury Report

• Jimmy Butler III: Out (Right ACL tear, season-ending)
• Seth Curry: Out (Left sciatic nerve irritation – back)
• Jonathan Kuminga: Out (Left knee bone bruise/soreness)
• De’Anthony Melton: Out (Left knee – injury management)

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Warrior Players Stats 

Minnesota Timberwolves Players Stats 

• Anthony Edwards Stats: GP 37, PTS 29.7, REB 5.2, AST 3.6, BLK 0.8
• Julius Randle Stats: GP 46, PTS 22.3, REB 7.0, AST 5.5, BLK 0.2
• Jaden McDaniels Stats: GP 44, PTS 14.8, REB 4.5, AST 2.9, BLK 0.9
• Naz Reid Stats: GP 46, PTS 14.3, REB 6.3, AST 2.4, BLK 0.9
• Donte DiVincenzo Stats: GP 46, PTS 13.4, REB 4.6, AST 4.2, BLK 0.5

Golden State Warriors Players Stats 

• Stephen Curry Stats: GP 37, PTS 27.3, REB 3.7, AST 5.0, BLK 0.4
• Jimmy Butler III Stats: GP 38, PTS 20.0, REB 5.6, AST 4.9, BLK 0.2
• Brandin Podziemski Stats: GP 47, PTS 12.2, REB 4.4, AST 3.4, BLK 0.2
• Jonathan Kuminga Stats: GP 20, PTS 12.1, REB 5.9, AST 2.5, BLK 0.3
• De’Anthony Melton Stats: GP 21, PTS 11.3, REB 2.7, AST 2.1, BLK 0.5

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Warrior Head-to-Head Record 

The Warriors hold the edge in the all-time regular season series, leading the Timberwolves 77–58 over 135 games. The two teams have met only once in the playoffs, when Minnesota knocked out Golden State 4–1 in the 2025 Western Conference Semifinals.

This season, they have traded wins. Minnesota took the first matchup at home on December 12, 2025, winning 127–120, before Golden State answered with a dominant 111–85 road win in Minnesota on January 25, 2026. They meet again tonight, January 26, at 8:00 pm.