Edwards suffered a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise during Game 4 of the Timberwolves' 112-96 win over the Nuggets, and is now listed as week-to-week by the team.
Head coach Chris Finch and teammates believe Edwards could return in the conference semifinals if Minnesota advances, emphasizing his determination and the team's focus on his health.
Game 5 against Denver is set for Monday night, with potential elimination games later in the week; Edwards' return depends on the Timberwolves progressing past the first round.
With experts citing a long recovery, is the team's optimism on Edwards' return a strategic bluff?
How severe is a bone bruise if it can sideline a superstar even with no ligament damage?
Could losing their superstar actually help the Timberwolves expose critical weaknesses in the underperforming Nuggets?
Are NBA players' bodies breaking down under the sport's increasingly demanding pace and schedule?
Is the bizarre 'No. 0 jersey' Achilles curse about to claim another playoff victim in the Timberwolves?