Anthony Edwards Sidelined up to Two Months After Knee Surgery

WHO:

NBC Sports - Jaden McDaniels faced increased pressure to contribute offensively while Edwards was out.

Hoops Rumors - Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reported that LaMelo Ball, Ayo Dosunmu, Terrence Shannon Jr. and Isaiah Evans could see increased playing time while Edwards is out.

Fox News - Anthony Edwards is a Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star guard and two-time All-NBA selection.

ESPN - Anthony Edwards is a Minnesota Timberwolves star; ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the procedure and expected absence, citing sources.

RealGM Basketball - Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch described Edwards’ injury as a “daily situation.”

Fox News - Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland may help fill the gap during Edwards’ recovery; Fox News also identifies LaMelo Ball as being in his first season in Minnesota.

WHAT:

Hoops Rumors - Jon Krawczynski reported that Jalen Williams, Paolo Banchero, Kawhi Leonard, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cason Wallace and Jalen Suggs were also sidelined by injuries requiring multi-week or multi-month absences.

NBC Sports - Edwards’ surgery could allow him to return sooner than eight weeks, depending on what doctors find; the article said he could be back around Christmas at the latest.

Newsweek - Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland to its 127-125 overtime victory over Minnesota.

Pro Football Network - NBA analyst Keith Smith praised Edwards’ clutch shooting in the overtime loss.

NBC Sports - Edwards’ knee operation could allow him to return sooner than eight weeks, depending on what doctors find during surgery.

NBC Sports - Minnesota viewed the surgery as a proactive move to remain in contention in the Western Conference and build team chemistry before the playoffs.

Newsweek - The injury could cost Edwards a $304 million supermax extension with Minnesota.

NBC Sports - Doctors’ findings during surgery could affect whether Edwards returns sooner than eight weeks.

NBC Sports - Edwards was shooting 40% from three-point range through four games.

NBC Sports - LaMelo Ball had been playing primarily as a facilitator, setting up Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert and other big men while looking for his own shot less.

Hoops Rumors - Krawczynski reported Edwards had knee soreness, lacked his usual burst and occasionally walked with a limp.

Hoops Rumors - Krawczynski reported that Minnesota hoped Edwards would return sometime in December and be fully healthy for the rest of the season.

Hoops Rumors - Edwards was listed as questionable for the game against Golden State, rather than the already-reported scheduled appearance.

Hoops Rumors - Edwards had played at least 72 games in each of his first five NBA seasons before appearing in 61 regular-season games in 2025/26, mainly because of a foot injury.

Fox News - Edwards will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to repair his right knee and is expected to miss two months, according to ESPN.

ESPN - Edwards’ procedure will sideline him for up to two months.

RealGM Basketball - Edwards is expected to be out for up to two months after an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee.

ESPN - Edwards scored 47 points and played a season-high 41 minutes in Minnesota’s 127-125 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Fox News - Edwards scored 47 points in 41 minutes against Cleveland; Minnesota lost 127-125 in overtime.

ESPN - Through his first four games, Edwards averaged 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, shooting 48%. His scoring average was second in the league behind Luka Doncic’s 34.3 points.

RealGM Basketball - Edwards’ 47-point performance was his second 45-point game of the season; he became the fourth NBA player with multiple 45-point games in his team’s first four contests.

ESPN - The Timberwolves were 3-1 and had gone 12-9 without Edwards the previous season.

Fox News - Edwards missed 21 games the previous season, the most in his career.

WHERE:

ESPN - Edwards first grabbed his right knee during Minnesota’s home-opening win over the Toronto Raptors.

Fox News - Edwards was seen grabbing his right knee in Minnesota’s win over Toronto; the Timberwolves later lost to Cleveland.

RealGM Basketball - Minnesota was scheduled to host the Golden State Warriors for its next game.

WHEN:

ESPN - Edwards’ next game was scheduled against the Golden State Warriors at home Wednesday night.

RealGM Basketball - Minnesota’s next game was scheduled for Wednesday night against Golden State.

WHY:

Hoops Rumors - Minnesota decided to address Edwards’ knee soreness as soon as possible.

ESPN - The procedure is for Edwards’ ailing right knee.

RealGM Basketball - Edwards’ right knee had bothered him since Minnesota’s home opener; he previously dealt with runner’s knee in the same leg.

HOW:

Hoops Rumors - Krawczynski reported Minnesota addressed Edwards’ knee soreness promptly in hopes he could return sometime in December and be fully healthy for the rest of the season.

Hoops Rumors - Jon Krawczynski reported that Edwards’ knee soreness included reduced burst and occasional limping despite his shots falling.

Hoops Rumors - Krawczynski reported Edwards would have surgery on Thursday, after which the team expected a clearer recovery timeline; the report said the expected absence was more than two months and that he likely would not play until January.

ESPN - Edwards was listed as questionable before the Cleveland game but was cleared after pregame warmups.

RealGM Basketball - Edwards entered the Cleveland game listed as questionable and was cleared after pregame warmups.

ESPN - Edwards missed nine of Minnesota’s final 22 regular-season games the previous season while managing runner’s knee, and later hyperextended his left knee during the first-round playoff series.

Fox News - Edwards also had a hyperextended left knee during the previous season’s first-round playoffs; he said he rested his knees over the summer, and there were no reported knee issues during training camp.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and is expected to miss up to two months, though doctors’ findings could shape his recovery timeline. Edwards played through the issue to score 47 points in Minnesota’s overtime loss to Cleveland, and coach Chris Finch called the injury a “daily situation.” With Edwards sidelined, Jaden McDaniels faces more pressure to score, while LaMelo Ball, Ayo Dosunmu, Terrence Shannon Jr. and Isaiah Evans could see more playing time.