Why Is Anthony Edwards Having His Injury Fixed Now?
The Timberwolves expect to be without their star guard for up to two months after imaging revealed a knee issue requiring arthroscopic cleanup.
- On Thursday, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, with the 25-year-old guard expected to miss roughly two months until around Christmas.
- New imaging following Monday's overtime loss to Cleveland prompted the decision after Edwards reported his right knee felt "slightly different," compounding previous patellofemoral pain syndrome from last season.
- Per ESPN's Bobby Marks, the absence leaves Edwards shy of the minimum 65 games required for All-NBA eligibility, preventing him from signing a roughly $301 million supermax extension next offseason or a five-year, $389 million extension in 2028.
- Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly expressed confidence in roster depth, noting players like LaMelo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu can "step in and just take over a game" during Edwards' absence.
- The Timberwolves are hopeful for Edwards' return "sometime in December or so," though Connelly emphasized the team's priority remains his long-term health with an update expected after Thursday's procedure.
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NBA: Anthony Edwards will be 'good as new' after knee procedure — Wolves president
Minnesota president of basketball operations Tim Connelly confirmed that arthroscopic right knee surgery is in the cards for Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards on Wednesday, offering additional information on the nature of the injury and the thought process on the surgery.
Anthony Edwards, after knee surgery, will be out indefinitely. Timberwolves seek to supply their collective annotation. Edwards' absence forces Minnesota to adjust its alignment. The team trusts to maintain performance without its star.
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Why is Anthony Edwards having his injury fixed now?
The Wolves kept tight tabs on Edwards’ knees, and imaging this week looked different, Tim Connelly said
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The Minnesota Timberwolves face a pivotal juncture in their season as franchise cornerstone Anthony Edwards prepares to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery. While Minnesota prioritizes its superstar’s long-term health, the timing of the procedure introduces significant financial and structural stakes for both the player and the franchise. Under the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement, players must appear […]
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My Mother LodeTimberwolves say Anthony Edwards will be ‘good as new’ with no long-term concern after knee surgery
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves believe Anthony Edwards will be “good as new” following arthroscopic surgery for a lingering injury to his right knee, president of basketball operations Tim Connelly said Wednesday.
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