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Edwards to Undergo Knee Surgery, Miss Up to Two Months
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In Short: Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves' star player, will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and miss up to two months of the season.
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Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves' star player, will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and miss up to two months of the season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Edwards had been playing at a top-tier level to start the 2026-27 season, averaging 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists through his first four games.
The injury occurred during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, where Edwards played 41 minutes and scored 47 points in a 127-125 overtime loss.
Head coach Chris Finch revealed that while it is not a long-term concern, Edwards will require a procedure to address the issue.
Edwards' absence will impact the Timberwolves' schedule, including their first three matchups against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Jaden McDaniels and Jonathan Kuminga will need to step up in Edwards' absence.
Edwards' knee had been bothering him during preseason, and he had not reported any issues during training camp.
The surgery will prevent Edwards from reaching the 65-game threshold for MVP and All-NBA honors, which would have made him eligible for a four-year, $304 million supermax extension next summer.
Edwards' manager, Justin Holland, told ESPN that it's not about individual accolades, emphasizing the team's success.
The decision to undergo surgery now is to ensure Edwards' health for the most important games of the season.
Former NBA star Tracy McGrady expressed disappointment, noting the impact on the Timberwolves' season and the new duo of Edwards and LaMelo Ball.
The Timberwolves were off to a hot 3-1 start, integrating the flashy offseason acquisition of LaMelo Ball.
What this adds
The injury to Edwards is just the latest in a wave of injuries around the league, impacting teams' performances and playoff aspirations.
Background
Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves' star player, will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and miss up to two months of the season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
What's confirmed
- This serves as a gut-wrenching blow and development for the entire Minnesota Timberwolves, as Anthony Edwards has been playing top-tier basketball to start the 2026-27 season.
- Schedule 106-131 10-21 93-115 10-23 117-94 10-25 127-125 10-26 Thu 00:00 Sun 00:00 11-03 01:00 He will miss up to two months for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- The NBA superstar suddenly had to deal with his knee issues last Monday against the Cavaliers, where he was initially listed as questionable to play.
- Anthony Edwards will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his ailing right knee, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
- While head coach Chris Finch revealed that it is not a long-term concern, it turned out that Edwards will require a procedure.
- Jaden McDaniels and Jonathan Kuminga also needs to step up with Edwards out for two months.
- According to NBA insider Shams Charania, after only four regular-season games, Edwards needs to undergo surgery on his right knee.
- Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards needs an arthroscopic procedure to alleviate issues with his right knee and will miss several weeks, a person with knowledge of the matter said Tuesday.
- The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Timberwolves had yet to make any public announcements of Edwards’ plan to have the procedure.
- Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards celebrates scoring during the first half of an NBA game against the Raptors, Sunday in Minneapolis.
What's still developing
- Among the most high-profile developments, Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Jalen Williams and key starter Cason Wallace are both possibly out for the season after suffering injuries over the weekend, while it was announced today that Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss six to eight weeks with a torn MCL.
- The injury to Edwards is just the latest in a wave of injuries around the league.
- Edwards began grabbing his right knee during Minnesota's win in its home opener Sunday against the Toronto Raptors.
- He missed nine of the Timberwolves' final 22 regular-season games managing the injury, then suffered a hyperextended left knee during the team's first-round playoff series.
- Edwards missed 21 games total last season, the most in his career, but the Wolves were able to stay afloat without him, going 12-9.
- Edwards dealt with runner's knee in the same leg last season.
- Read our interview with Edwards from early 2019 back when he was still in high school and already looking like the NBA’s next big thing.
- Here’s hoping Edwards can get right again for the games that really matter.
- This injury seemingly ends Edwards’ MVP case — candidates must play at least 65 games — and will probably put a big dent in Minnesota’s regular season record.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder likely lost Jalen Williams for the year to a nasty dislocated ankle, then lost Cason Wallace for several months to a torn labrum.
- "You have stars going down. To hear this about Antman, with a team that I felt like was ascending in the right space, made a good deal bringing in LaMelo. Adding great personalities that matches, Ant and everybody else in that locker room... For me, it's like, you went from chasing or going for the top seed to now trying to stay afloat with Antman being out."
- Their combination- Ball's flair in ball-handling combined with Edwards' explosiveness- in Minnesota has arguably been one of the most exciting sights to watch in the league today.