Anthony Edwards remains ineligible for NBA postseason awards after the Minnesota Timberwolves ruled him out against the Detroit Pistons due to a right knee injury and illness. The four-time All-Star has played 59 games this season, but only 58 count toward the league's 65-game minimum for award eligibility. Edwards returned to action in his first game in two weeks, scoring 17 points in 23 minutes against Dallas, but missed the Pistons matchup.

His absence leaves him trailing the 65-game threshold, despite averaging a career-high 29.3 points per game. The Timberwolves have six regular-season games remaining, but Edwards' injury history and current workload threaten his chances of securing a top-tier award.