The Wolves ruled Edwards out on Monday, citing "right foot injury maintenance." As we reported earlier Monday, the "foot injury" Edwards is dealing with is the lingering effects of a toe infection that knocked him out of three games in December, according to Jon Krawczynski.

BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will attempt to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over Cleveland. The Cavaliers are 13-9 in home games. Cleveland has a 0-3 record in one-possession games. The Timberwolves are 11-7 in road games. Minnesota is third in the Western Conference scoring 119.9 points per game and is shooting 48.2%.

The losing skid continues for the USC Women of Troy as they drop yet another heartbreaker in Big Ten play, this time against the Minnesota Golden Gophers by a close margin, 63-62.

The Vikings close out their season on Sunday against the Packers when they look to secure a fifth straight win and momentum for 2026.

Olivia Olson led ninth-ranked Michigan with 21 points against her home state’s school. Brooke Quarles Daniels once again made her impact without scoring much, tallying seven rebounds, three steals and four assists. Syla Swords and Mila Holloway added 12 points each, with Swords burying a deep buzzer beater.

USC men's basketball absolutely had to get a win at Minnesota. Eric Musselman's team can now build momentum with Alijah Arenas' return coming soon