Summary
- Edwards is expected to undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee.
- Reports put his absence at up to two months, or roughly 25 games.
- He averaged 33.3 points through Minnesota’s first four games.
Reports outline a significant absence
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is expected to undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and miss up to two months, according to ESPN and an Associated Press report carried by NBA.com. [1] [2]
The AP cited a person with knowledge of the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because the Timberwolves had not publicly announced the plan. ESPN likewise attributed its report to sources. The distinction matters: the procedure and broad timetable have been reported, but the team has not supplied a formal medical bulletin or a guaranteed return date. [1] [2]
Edwards had opened the season at a scoring surge
Edwards averaged 33.3 points as Minnesota won three of its first four games, according to the AP report. He scored 45 points in the season-opening victory at Miami and followed with 47 in Monday’s loss to Cleveland. [1]
The scoring output underscores the scale of the potential loss. Edwards is the focal point of Minnesota’s perimeter attack, and an extended absence would require the Timberwolves to redistribute shot creation, late-clock possessions and defensive attention across the remaining rotation. [1] [2]
Right-knee issue had appeared on injury reports
Minnesota had listed Edwards with a right-knee issue, although the precise problem was not clear in the reports. He was listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against Golden State before the decision to proceed with surgery was reported. [1]
If the two-month estimate holds, the AP calculated that Edwards could miss about 25 games and return around Minnesota’s Christmas game against Oklahoma City. That is an estimate rather than a confirmed schedule. Such an absence would also leave him short of the NBA’s 65-game threshold for major postseason awards. [1]
What remains unresolved
The team still needs to confirm the operation, its outcome and a rehabilitation timeline. Edwards played 61 games last season, mostly because of knee-related issues, but the reports do not establish that the current right-knee problem is identical to his previous injuries. [1]
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