Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been ruled out for Thursday night's game in Detroit against the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, the team announced.

After missing six consecutive games with a right knee injury, Edwards returned to action on Monday in Dallas and looked like himself, so it's a bit of a surprise to see him now sitting three nights later. He was listed as questionable on the Wolves' injury report on Wednesday due to his right knee issue, which is classified as patellofemoral pain syndrome. However, in Thursday's pre-game report, the Timberwolves added "illness" to his status, so that could be the explanation for his absence.

UPDATED Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game at Detroit Pistons:

OUT

Edwards- Right Knee Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome; Illness

McDaniels- Left Knee Patella Tendinopathy

Freeman- Two-Way

Pullin- Two-Way

Zikarsky- Two-Way https://t.co/rHvOtKpSl8

— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) April 2, 2026

By not playing on Thursday, Edwards is…