The Minnesota Timberwolves have lost their star guard within the opening week of the season. Anthony Edwards will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and could be sidelined for up to two months, ESPN reported on Tuesday.
The knee has bothered him for some time. He was on the injury report for right knee management before the news broke, and he was listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game. He also dealt with knee trouble in the same leg last season.
An arthroscopic procedure is a minimally invasive operation in which surgeons use a small camera to examine and treat the joint. No firm return date has been set, and the up to two months window is the estimate for now.
What the Anthony Edwards knee news means for Minnesota
The timing stings. Anthony Edwards produced a season-high 47 points in 41 minutes on Monday, yet the Timberwolves still lost in overtime to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Having the procedure now means doctors can address the problem sooner rather than letting it linger through the season. Minnesota will hope it settles the knee for the long run.
Minnesota must find answers fast
The Timberwolves host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, their first game without Edwards. Scoring will have to come from elsewhere, and the rotation faces an immediate test. Backcourt minutes and shot creation must be shared among the remaining starters, so the coaching staff has to decide how to spread the workload.
Edwards, the first overall pick in 2020 and a multiple-time All-Star, had opened the season in scorching form, which makes this absence harder to absorb. Updates on his recovery will shape Minnesota’s outlook in the weeks ahead. Winning without him in the first month would give the Timberwolves a useful cushion in the Western Conference.
