Anthony Edwards (Image via Getty) Anthony Edwards will play tonight when the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Washington Wizards on January 4, 2026. He is not listed on the injury report and has no restrictions going into the game.Minnesota arrives in Washington with its top scorer healthy and in rhythm. Edwards has carried a heavy load lately, and nothing from the team suggests that will change on the second night of a back-to-back.
Anthony Edwards status tonight vs the Washington Wizards (January 4, 2025)
Anthony Edwards is available and expected to start. He is not dealing with any injury and was never considered a game-time decision.Edwards is coming off a 33-point night against Miami, where he also added five assists, three rebounds, and a steal in a 125-115 win. He has scored at least 30 points in back-to-back games and continues to lead Minnesota’s offense without limitation.
Minnesota Timberwolves injury report vs Washington Wizards (January 4, 2025)
The Minnesota Timberwolves are in good shape overall. Edwards and Julius Randle are both healthy, allowing the coaching staff to use its regular rotation.The only notable absence is Terrence Shannon Jr., who remains out with a left foot abductor hallucis strain and is expected to miss more time. Aside from that, Minnesota is positioned to play its usual group, with Edwards projected for a normal minute load.
Washington Wizards injury update vs Minnesota Timberwolves (January 4, 2025)
Washington has more uncertainty. Tristan Vukcevic is questionable due to illness and will be evaluated closer to tip-off.Kyshawn George is out with a hip injury, and Cam Whitmore is also ruled out due to a shoulder issue with a deep vein thrombosis listing across reports. Corey Kispert, who missed several games with a hamstring strain, has been cleared and is back in the lineup.
Anthony Edwards’ recent stretch
Over his last eight games, Anthony Edwards has averaged about 30.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in roughly 37 minutes per game. He has also contributed nearly three three-pointers per night, along with steady defensive numbers.Even when his outside shot has dipped, he has stayed aggressive attacking the basket and getting to the free-throw line. That run has helped Minnesota move to a 22–13 record as they remain in the mix in the Western Conference standings.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards Game setup and betting outlook
The game is at Capital One Arena, with tipoff scheduled for around 6 p.m. ET (4:30 a.m. IST). Minnesota enters at 22–13, while Washington is 9–24.Minnesota is listed as a double-digit favorite, around -10, with a projected total near 235.5 points. Models give the Timberwolves roughly a 70 to 75 percent chance to win.
Key matchup snapshot tonight
AspectTimberwolves & EdwardsWizards Status Edwards available, no injury tag George and Whitmore out, Vukcevic questionable, Kispert back Recent form Edwards averaging ~30.8 points over last eight games 9–24 record, inconsistent offense Betting line Minnesota around -10 favorites Home underdogsFor anyone checking his status, Anthony Edwards is playing—and Minnesota is set to lean on him again tonight.