Anthony Edwards to Undergo Knee Surgery, Timberwolves Face Extended Absence
Anthony Edwards will miss extended time after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, according to The Athletic. The news adds Minnesota’s star guard to a growing list of major NBA absences that includes Kawhi Leonard, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace.
Edwards to Undergo Knee Surgery, Timberwolves Face Extended Absence
Anthony Edwards will miss extended time after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, according to reporting from The Athletic’s NBA live updates. The development represents the latest major injury to reshape the opening stretch of the NBA season.
The report did not specify an exact timetable for Edwards’ return, but confirmed that the procedure will sideline Minnesota’s star guard for an extended period. The injury news arrives after Edwards scored 45 points in Minnesota’s victory over Miami, an event covered in an earlier published story and not repeated here.
A Growing Injury List
Edwards’ status comes amid a broader wave of significant injuries across the league. Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss at least a week because of swelling in his knee, while Utah’s Jaren Jackson Jr. is set to miss at least six weeks with a partially torn MCL, according to the same report.
Oklahoma City is also dealing with long-term absences involving Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. Williams suffered a fractured fibula and dislocated left ankle, while Wallace has a torn labrum in his left shoulder; both are expected to undergo surgery and remain out indefinitely, The Athletic reported.
The Edwards update is the newest major injury development identified in the league-wide reporting and adds another prominent player to an increasingly consequential early-season injury list.