Minnesota Timberwolves wing Anthony Edwards is the latest star in the NBA to land in COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The Association continues to see an increased rise in COVID-related issues throughout the month of December, including countless new cases over the last 48 hours.

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ANALYSIS: Edwards has taken off recently for Minnesota, becoming their bonafide No. 1 scoring option on top of playing improved defense. So far this season, Edwards is averaging 22.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 36.0% on threes.

It's another disappointing development across the NBA as mulitple players are being placed in health and safety protcols seemingly every hour. Edwards joins the following list of stars who are now sidelined due to league protocols: Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden, LaMelo Ball, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, De'Aaron Fox, Russell Westbrook.