Details on Ant’s Injury Revealed; What Now for Timberwolves Star?

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, sidelining him for up to two months. Edwards reportedly tweaked the knee during the October 21 season opener against Miami, leading to an MRI that confirmed the need for a cleanup surgery. Despite playing through discomfort, Edwards averaged 33.3 points per game over the first four contests, including a 47-point performance in an overtime loss to Cleveland.

The recovery timeline projects Edwards to return by January, marking the longest absence of his NBA career. In his absence, Minnesota plans to rely on players such as Jaden McDaniels, Jonathan Kuminga, Ayo Dosunmu, Terrence Shannon Jr., Bones Hyland, and Jaylen Clark to absorb his minutes and maintain competitive momentum.