Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight vs the Orlando Magic? Latest update on the Minnesota Timberwolves star's injury report (April 8, 2026)

Anthony Edwards may or may not play against the Orlando Magic. His status is still unclear before tip-off. The Timberwolves guard is dealing with right-knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and the latest injury report still lists him as day-to-day.Edwards already missed Minnesota’s last game against the Indiana Pacers because of the same knee problem. As of April 8, 2026, the Timberwolves had not shared a final injury label for the Orlando game. Because of that, nobody knows yet if he will return or miss another game as Minnesota carefully manages his health before the playoffs.Anthony Edwards has been dealing with right-knee inflammation since mid-March. The injury has kept him out of several games.Over the last few weeks, Minnesota has gone back and forth between listing him as questionable and ruling him out. The main priority is making sure he is healthy for the playoffs rather than rushing him back during the final stretch of the regular season.Because injury reports can change shortly before tip-off, fantasy managers and bettors should check the NBA and ESPN injury reports about 90 minutes before the game for the latest status.If Anthony Edwards misses this game, Minnesota will again depend heavily on Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert, and Donte DiVincenzo.Randle has become the main scorer whenever Edwards is unavailable. DiVincenzo has also taken on more ball-handling work next to Mike Conley and Ayo Dosunmu.The Timberwolves have also used Jaylen Clark, Rob Dillingham, and Enrique Freeman more during Edwards’ absence.Without Edwards driving to the basket, Minnesota leans more on Randle creating shots, Gobert in pick-and-roll plays, and outside shooting from players like DiVincenzo.Orlando is still trying to improve its playoff position in the Eastern Conference. Because of that, the Magic are expected to play their available starters.Paolo Banchero remains the main piece of Orlando’s offense. Jamal Cain is day-to-day with a left calf contusion. Wendell Carter Jr. is also day-to-day because of a nasal fracture.Jonathan Isaac is out with a knee injury. Jett Howard will also miss the game because of an ankle injury.That gives players like Jalen Suggs and Tristan Da Silva bigger defensive roles against Minnesota.- Backcourt: Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Mike Conley, Ayo Dosunmu, Bones Hyland, Jaylen Clark, Rob Dillingham- Frontcourt: Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid, Enrique Freeman, Johnny Juzang, Joe InglesJaden McDaniels is already ruled out with a knee injury.- Paolo Banchero- Jalen Suggs- Anthony Black- Wendell Carter Jr.- Tristan Da Silva- Alex MoralesRight now, Anthony Edwards is still listed as day-to-day and has not been officially cleared to play against Orlando.Until Minnesota Timberwolves release their final injury report, his status will remain uncertain. If he misses the game again, expect the Timberwolves to run most of their offense through Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and Rudy Gobert.