Sources: Wolves’ Anthony Edwards could return midseries

San Antonio — Anthony Edwards Will miss the start Minnesota TimberwolvesAgainst the second round series San Antonio SpursBut there is growing optimism that he could return to the lineup next week, possibly as early as Game 3 or 4, league sources told ESPN’s Shams Charnia.

Edwards, who suffered a bone bruise when his left knee was hyperextended in Game 4 of the first round, went through a light on-court workout Saturday, practiced again Sunday and will travel with the team to San Antonio.

The Timberwolves prefer to be cautious with Edwards, who has been managing persistent inflammation in his right knee for the past month. But Edwards is historically a quick healer and has been aggressive in his recovery process given the urgency of the playoff moment.

Edwards posted a YouTube video on his personal page Sunday morning that included clips of him running on a treadmill underwater and an interview with Timberwolves vice president of medical performance David Hines, who said the recovery time was one to two weeks.

Edwards injured his left knee two Saturdays earlier on April 25. Game 3 of the Spurs series will be this coming Friday night and Game 4 will be Sunday night, just past the two week mark.

“How does he look, and how is he feeling for the next few weeks?” Hines said in the video. “I think if he can hit all his metrics for pain management, mobility, functional strength, he can come back early.”

Without Edwards, the Timberwolves were able to win Game 6 at home Denver Nuggets and won their first round series. Wolves are considered heavy underdogs in their second-round series against the 62-win Spurs.