Knicks host Timberwolves as Edwards questionable, Towns uncertain

The New York Knicks will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, in a matchup that pits two 4-3 teams against one another and promises implications for both clubs early in the season. The game will be televised nationally and is also available on multiple streaming platforms.

Minnesota arrives in Manhattan midway through a three-game road trip and a two-game winning streak but will likely do so without All-Star guard Anthony Edwards. Edwards is listed as questionable with a hamstring strain after missing recent games, and team injury reports indicate he has not yet returned to full activity. The Timberwolves have leaned heavily on Julius Randle in Edwards absence; Randle recorded a 19-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in Minnesota’s most recent win and has been a primary scoring option while the roster adjusts.

The Knicks, who have won four straight home games and opened a multi-game homestand with consecutive victories, enter the contest looking for continued stability under new coach Mike Brown. New York’s rotation has been adapting to Brown’s system, and guard Jalen Brunson has been a focal point...