Anthony Edwards to Undergo Right Knee Surgery

NBA team Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. According to ESPN reporter Shams Charania, the 25-year-old shooting guard is expected to be sidelined for approximately 2 months.

Edwards got off to a strong start in the 2026-27 season. He played a major role as the team won 3 of its first 4 games. In the season opener against the Miami Heat, the player scored 45 points, and he followed that with 47 points in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, showing he was at the peak of his form. Edwards was averaging 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, and his injury has had a serious impact on the team.

Head coach Chris Finch had initially said the situation was not long-term. However, detailed examinations showed that surgery was necessary. With Edwards out, the workload on playmaker LaMelo Ball will increase. Jaden McDaniels and Jonathan Kuminga are also expected to take on more responsibility.

In the rotation, the minutes of Ayo Dosunmu, Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon Jr. are also expected to increase.