T-Wolves' Edwards helped off floor with ankle injury in loss to Bulls

Minnesota Timberwolves wing Anthony Edwards had to be helped off the floor after suffering a right ankle injury in the first quarter of Friday's 139-131 double-overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls.

He was later ruled out for the rest of the game. Edwards returned to the Timberwolves' bench wearing a protective walking boot, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago.

The Timberwolves star finished with eight points in eight minutes of action.

Edwards has played in all 71 of Minnesota's games this season. He's missed just 10 contests over his three-year NBA career.

A first-time All-Star this season, Edwards is averaging 25 points, six rebounds, and 4.5 assists.

The Timberwolves' next contest is Saturday against the Toronto Raptors.