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Anthony Edwards set for up to two months out after right-knee procedure
Edwards is scheduled for arthroscopic surgery after playing through knee soreness to score 47 points against Cleveland.
Lead
Anthony Edwards is scheduled to undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee after showing discomfort during the 25 October home opener against the Toronto Raptors and then playing through knee soreness against the Cleveland Cavaliers a day later. Source Source Source
Despite the soreness, Edwards logged 41 minutes and scored 47 points against Cleveland on 26 October. Source Source Source
He had been listed as questionable for that game because of right-knee management. Source Source
The diagnosis
The planned arthroscopic procedure is expected to keep Edwards out for up to two months. Source Source Source
The problem concerns the same right knee that Edwards managed as runner’s knee during the previous season. Source Source
Before the Cavaliers game, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch had characterised the issue as a day-to-day matter and said there was no long-term concern. Source Source
The team views the operation as a chance to address the problem promptly and hopes Edwards can return to full fitness at some point in December. Source
Sporting impact
Edwards had averaged 33.3 points across the first four games of the 2026-27 season, while the Timberwolves stood at 3-1 when the procedure was announced. Source Source
His absence will require greater contributions from LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Jonathan Kuminga. Source Source
The immediate challenge is replacing the production Edwards supplied while dealing with the knee soreness, including his 47-point performance against Cleveland. Source Source Source
Notes
The reporting is aligned on the procedure, the right-knee location and an absence of up to two months. Source Source Source
The timeframe remains an upper estimate rather than a fixed return date, although December is identified as the target period for full fitness. Source Source Source
The development marks a sharper outlook than Finch’s earlier assessment of a day-to-day issue without long-term concern. Source Source
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