Anthony Edwards scores 47 points in Timberwolves loss to Cavaliers

Fantasy basketball: Edwards posted 47 points, five threes, two blocks and a steal Monday, a huge line that still fits the workload he carried last season.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 27, 2026

Anthony Edwards scored 47 points with four rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and five threes on 19-of-33 shooting in 41 minutes as a starter Monday, though the Timberwolves fell 127-125 to the Cavaliers.

The enormous scoring night lifts Edwards well above his last season baseline of 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.8 blocks and 3.4 threes over 61 games. His usage rate sits at 36.8 per cent through four games at 56.5 per cent true shooting, and he remains a top-20 fantasy asset in both nine-category leagues (20th overall, 3.29 per-game value) and points formats (projected 40.9 fantasy points per game). The workload and shot volume were already factored into his draft-day price.

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Anthony Edwards

Edwards produced 47 points, four rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks, five threes and four turnovers on 19-of-33 shooting and 4-of-6 from the line in 41 minutes Monday. He started and played heavy minutes in the loss, logging a season-high workload. Over his previous 61 games last season, he averaged 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.8 blocks and 3.4 threes in 35.0 minutes per game, shooting 48.9 per cent from the field and 79.6 per cent from the line.

Season to date over four games, Edwards is averaging 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 4.5 threes in 33.7 minutes per game. His 36.8 per cent usage rate and 56.5 per cent true shooting keep him ranked 20th overall in nine-category leagues with 3.29 per-game value, and he projects to 40.9 fantasy points per game in default points scoring. Minnesota has one game remaining this week, Monday, with no games next week.

What to do

• Hold Edwards as a top-20 asset in both nine-category and points leagues.

• Start him in Minnesota's final game this week on Monday.

• Do not overreact to the 47-point total, as his elite usage was already reflected in his preseason ranking.

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