Timberwolves could be without multiple starters vs. Cavs

Minnesota could be without star guard Anthony Edwards in Monday’s game.

The Minnesota Timberwolves won’t be at full strength when they play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday evening. They will be missing as many as three members of their opening-day starting lineup, but will at least be missing one. Most notably, Minnesota could be without Anthony Edwards who is currently listed as questionable with right hip soreness.

Edwards last played on Thursday when he led his team to a 127-114 victory over the Houston Rockets. In that game, he played 38 minutes and produced 41 points on 11-25 shooting with seven rebounds and six assists. It was his second straight game with over 40 points.

He missed Minnesota’s last game which was a win over the Portland Trail Blazers with the same hip injury that could keep him out of Monday’s game.

Edwards has had a phenomenal season. He’s averaging the fifth most points in the league with 27.2 per contest on 44.6% shooting from the floor and 42.1% from beyond the arc. He played well in Minnesota’s previous meeting against Cleveland where he put up 28 points in a losing effort.

Minnesota has struggled to put together a good offense without Edwards on the floor. They’ve produced just a 109.6 offensive rating (23rd percentile) without Edwards. They’re 1-1 in games this year he doesn’t play.

The Timberwolves will also be without Julius Randle (groin) and Donte DiVincenzo (toe). Mike Conley, who has been the starting point guard this season, is also listed as questionable with a right index finger strain.

The Cavs will be without Isaac Okoro (shoulder), Dean Wade (right knee), and JT Thor (G League). De’Andre Hunter is expected to make his Cavalier debut on Monday. Tip-off is at 7 PM.