Edwards to Miss Two Months, NBA Injury Wave Hits Early
Injuries are disrupting several teams' plans at the start of the new NBA season. The Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards is reported to be out for about two months after right knee arthroscopic surgery.
The early weeks of the 2026/27 NBA season have been marked by injuries. Several teams are struggling with roster problems despite strong starts.
The Houston Rockets will be without Turkish center Alperen Şengün for their road game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The club announced that Şengün will not play due to lower back pain.
The heaviest news came from the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to American media, Anthony Edwards will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will be away from the court for about two months. The Timberwolves' plans for the start of the season will have to be reshaped because of this.
The situation is also worrying for the Utah Jazz. Finnish forward Lauri Markkanen is being monitored day to day due to a right wrist sprain, and it is uncertain whether he will play against San Antonio. Teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. was found to have a tear in the medial collateral ligament of his right knee. His re-examination is scheduled for six weeks from now.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, meanwhile, are dealing with depth issues in their rotation. Before the Dallas Mavericks game, it is unclear whether Belgian player Aaron Mitchell will be able to suit up due to a right ankle sprain.
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