Anthony Edwards to undergo knee surgery as Timberwolves star faces up to two months out
Summary
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is expected to have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will miss several weeks. His return timetable will be clearer after the procedure; an absence of up to two months could sideline him for about 25 games.Key Facts
- A person familiar with Edwards’ plans told The Associated Press that he would have surgery; the Timberwolves had not publicly announced it at the time.
- Edwards had been listed as questionable for Minnesota’s game against Golden State on Wednesday because of his right knee.
- He averaged 33.3 points in the season’s first four games, helping Minnesota win three of them.
- Edwards scored 45 points against Miami and 47 against Cleveland.
- His 133 points through four games set a Timberwolves record, surpassing his previous mark of 120.
- A two-month absence could keep Edwards out until around Christmas and leave him short of the NBA’s 65-game threshold for major end-of-season awards.
- Edwards played 61 games last season, largely because of knee-related issues.
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