DETROIT — Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has lost his chance at NBA postseason recognition after the team benched him Thursday evening against the Detroit Pistons due to a knee problem and illness.
The talented guard has appeared in 59 contests this season, though only 58 qualify under league standards, leaving him short of the required 65-game threshold with six regular season matchups remaining for Minnesota.
Edwards sat out the Detroit contest just one game after his return from a two-week absence, where he contributed 17 points in 23 minutes during a victory over Dallas. His comeback against the Mavericks followed a six-game stretch on the sidelines due to his troublesome right knee.
The accomplished player, who has earned four All-Star selections and two all-league honors, placed seventh in MVP consideration during both of the previous two campaigns.
Despite posting a personal-best average of 29.3 points per contest this season, Edwards will fall short of the 70-plus game mark he achieved in each of his initial five NBA seasons.
