Anthony Edwards to Miss Up to Two Months After Knee Surgery

Anthony Edwards will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Thursday and could miss up to two months of playing time, according to MinnPost. The Timberwolves have not provided a firm return date. President of basketball operations Tim Connelly said the procedure is unrelated to a meniscus injury and that new imaging showed a change in Edwards’ knee.

Edwards averaged 33.3 points over the Timberwolves’ first four games as Minnesota opened the season 3-1. He scored 47 points in Monday’s overtime loss to Cleveland, showing how much the offense still runs through him. Last season he played only 61 games, largely because of knee problems.

“Doing it now gets him back likely in Jan. He believes Wolves can contend for the title when he returns.”

The surgery comes after Edwards tweaked his knee in Miami following a strong training camp. An MRI revealed the need for a cleanup, and the team decided to proceed now because the roster is positioned to stay in the playoff chase while he recovers.

If Edwards is sidelined for the full two months, he will miss approximately 30 games before the end of the calendar year. More than 45 games would remain in the 82-game regular season.

Ayo Dosunmu is likely to move into the starting lineup, while Bones Hyland and perhaps Jaylen Clark could see more minutes off the bench. TJ Shannon may take on added playmaking responsibility as a reserve.

LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga will carry more weight in Edwards’ absence. Both newcomers have bolstered franchise confidence and roster cohesion through selfless play in the first four games.