Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He was listed as questionable earlier in the day due to an illness. It's also worth noting that Edwards has been dealing with an ankle issue as well. Despite these issues, Edwards will suit up and should play his normal role during Wednesday's game. Fantasy managers should double check their lineups and make sure Edwards isn't sitting on the bench.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (illness) was unable to suit up for practice on Friday. It sounds like the 21-year-old is dealing with a non-COVID related illness, so the team decided to give him a rest day. The good news is, Edwards isn't dealing with a sprained ankle anymore. The Wolves don't play again until Sunday versus the Golden State Warriors. That means, Edwards will get some time to rest and recover ahead of that game. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on Edwards.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday versus the Houston Rockets. Edwards has missed the past two games with an ankle sprain, but there is optimism he could return on Wednesday. If Edwards is cleared, Taurean Prince should move back to the bench. Prince had himself a game on Monday, shooting a perfect 8-for-8 from three on his way to 35 points in 32 minutes.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (ankle) is questionable to play versus the New York Knicks on Monday with a right ankle sprain. Edwards missed Saturday's game with the sprain and was seen in a walking boot, but recent reports state Edwards is no longer wearing the walking boot. All signs point to Edwards progressing quickly in his recovery and there is an outside shot he plays on Monday. If Edwards returns, Taurean Prince should return to the bench following his short stint in the starting lineup.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The 21-year-old suffered an ankle sprain on Friday and it sounds like the issue is still bothering him. That being said, Edwards will at least miss this game, but he could have an extended absence. The Wolves are already banged up, so Nickeil Alexander-Walker is likely to play heavy minutes on Saturday. He'll be a decent streaming option with an expanded role.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (ankle) is questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The 21-year-old sprained his right ankle during Friday's double-overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls, limiting him to just eight minutes on the night. The injury report paints an optimistic picture regarding Edwards' condition. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be in the lineup for this one. If that's the case, Nickeil Alexander-Walker should see additional work, with the potential for more if Austin Rivers (back) doesn't play.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (ankle) did not return to Friday's loss to the Chicago Bulls. Edwards logged only eight minutes before suffering the sprained right ankle that ended his night. He was observed in a boot, which isn't a good sign. However, he'll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. The 21-year-old, who played 72 games in each of the last two seasons, has been as durable as it can get. He's averaged a career-high 25 points this season, so it will be a tough blow for Minnesota if he misses extended time. Nevertheless, while Edwards is sidelined, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Austin Rivers could receive additional work. But it's anyone's guess regarding who is the better fantasy option between the pair.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards seems to enjoy playing against the Philadelphia 76ers as he was one of the only players on the team that decided to show up. In their blowout loss, he ended up with 32 points, seven rebounds, and one assist while shooting 12-for-24 and hitting five threes. Now, out of the two games that he's played against Philly this season, Edwards is averaging 28.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. He's also gotten up to 34th in terms of per-game value in nine-category leagues.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards scored more than the team's bench combined as they went on to lose 114-106 to the Washington Wizards on Thursday. The 21-year-old All-Star ended the game with 34 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block while shooting 11-for-26 from the floor and 3-for-10 from the free throw line. At this point, the Timberwolves really need to provide Edwards with some help because while Karl-Anthony Towns remains out, this is a sinking ship. For nine-category leagues, Edwards is ranked 34th in per-game value while cracking the top 10 in total value since he has yet to miss a single game.

The Russell Westbrook experiment in Los Angeles has been less than ideal over the past two years and has officially come to an end. With the West stocking up everywhere, the Lakers knew they had to make a splash in order to make a push to the playoffs.The Lakers executed a three-team trade with the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves, involving a total of eight players and multiple draft picks Wednesday night. The Lakers sent Russell Westbrook, Juan Tuscano-Anderson, and Damian Jones to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt while also acquiring D'Angelo Russell from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Jazz also sent Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to the Timberwolves while accumulating even more draft capital.So just what is the fantasy basketball fallout of this blockbuster trade? Let's examine how each of the teams and players in the deal may be affected going forward. 

Fantasy Basketball Fallout: Russell Westbrook

Westbrook is expected to be bought out from Utah and enter free agency. There are already rumors of teams interested in the veteran point guard, including the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, and Chicago Bulls. If Westbrook were to be claimed, he would likely be given a prominent role immediately given these three teams are all lacking in the point guard position. Westbrook's caveat has always been his personality fit so it remains to be seen how well he can mesh with his new team if he is claimed. 

Fantasy Basketball Fallout: Lakers

The Lakers get some much-needed spacing and size with the additions of Russell, Beasley, and Vanderbilt. Russell is shooting a career-high 39.1 percent from three while averaging 17.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game this season. Russell should absorb Westbrook's minutes and will likely start at point guard over ... [More]

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Anthony Edwards had himself a game in Wednesday night's 143-118 blowout win against the Utah Jazz. The 21-year-old stud recorded 31 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 33 minutes while shooting 13-for-27 from the field. With Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) missing a significant amount of time this season, Edwards has been the No. 1 guy for the Wolves. Jaylen Nowell also saw a nice workload, logging 30 points, four rebounds, six assists and two steals in 29 minutes while shooting an excellent 11-for-16 from the field and 6-for-9 from deep. Nowell was put into the starting lineup with the recent departure of D'Angelo Russell, and he should be viewed as a viable streaming option in deeper leagues. Still, his value will decrease once Russell Westbrook arrives in Utah.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards had 30-plus points for a fifth time in six games on Monday against Sacramento, leading all scorers with 33 points in a 118-111 overtime defeat. He hit four three-point bombs with 11 attempts and finished 14-for-27 overall from the field with eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks. This was a superb stretch from Edwards to finish off January, and hopefully, we'll see more of the same the next month. He will kick off February having averaged 34.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.8 steals across his last six outings.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards filled up the stat sheet and led the team to a 111-100 victory against Memphis on Friday. He scored a team-high 25 points and had seven rebounds and seven assists with one block. Edwards hit a nice 3-for-5 from outside and 9-for-18 overall from the field. The 21-year-old has started to blossom into a superstar and has given his numbers a big boost this month, averaging 26.4 points with 5.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.4 steals. Edwards had a run of 30-point games stop at three on Friday, but he finds himself in a superb situation to start a new one in the next couple of contests, as the T-Wolves are scheduled to play two consecutive games against a pacy Kings team that is ranked only 23rd in defensive efficiency.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards had a season-high 44 points in Saturday's 113-104 win over the Rockets, shooting 17-for-29 from the field with a spectacular 8-for-16 effort from downtown. He didn't hold back defensively either, racking up three steals and three blocks. In 41 minutes on the floor, Edwards also posted six rebounds and four assists with five turnovers. Edwards' scoring form has been inconsistent all month, but he got hot right from the off Saturday and ended up reaching the 40-point plateau for the first time this season. With the next game also against the horrible Rockets, Edwards has a great opportunity to show some consistency and start picking up pace for the second half of the season.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The 21-year-old has been playing through a nagging hip issue over the last few games. He continues to play through the pain, so fantasy managers should expect more of the same on Wednesday. Edwards will likely have increased scoring chances with Rudy Gobert (groin) ruled out for this game.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (hip) is questionable to play against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. Edwards has a lingering hip injury and has been listed as questionable for the past few games, but has yet to miss a game. Edwards should be good for Wednesday, but the Timberwolves will confirm closer to tip-off. If Edwards can't go, look for Jaylen Nowell, Austin Rivers and Taurean Prince to share the extra minutes.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (hip) and center Rudy Gobert (groin) are available for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. Both players have been dealing with lingering injuries, but they appear to be healthy enough to suit up for this game. Edwards continues to play through a hip issue, so he could be limited if it bothers him during this game. Otherwise, both players should see their normal workloads on Monday. Naz Reid won't have as much streaming appeal with Gobert healthy and in the starting five.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (hip) is available and will start Friday's matchup against the Suns. He has been nursing a left hip problem lately, which has limited him in a pair of games already, but Edwards apparently has no intention of sitting out any contests because of the ailment. He has so far featured in all 42 games this season, scoring a team-high 23.6 points and recording 6.0 rebounds with 4.4 assists and 1.6 steals. He remains the go-to guy for Minnesota with Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) missing.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (hip) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The young guard has been battling through left hip soreness the last few games. Clearly, it is still bothering him as it was forced him to miss the rest of this game. It's uncertain if this issue is going to force Edwards to miss more than just this contest. Jaylen Nowell started in the second half of Wednesday's contest. He'd get a boost in fantasy value if Edwards is forced to miss more time.