Sources: Wolves' Edwards set for knee procedure, to miss up to 2 months — SkimNews
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- Anthony Edwards will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Thursday, sidelining him for up to two months, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
- Edwards played 41 minutes and scored 47 points in a loss to the Cavaliers despite being listed as questionable, marking his second 45-point game in the team's first four games.
- Edwards dealt with runner's knee in the same leg last season, missing nine of the final 22 regular-season games before a hyperextended left knee derailed his playoff run.
- Minnesota Timberwolves went 12-9 last season in the 21 games Edwards missed, showing resilience but lacking the same offensive firepower.
- Anthony Edwards was averaging 33.3 points per game this season—second in the NBA—on 48% shooting, the best start of his career.
- Justin Holland, Edwards' manager, emphasized the focus remains on winning a championship, not individual accolades like All-NBA or MVP, which require 65 games played.
Why it matters: Missing up to two months means Edwards will likely fall short of the 65-game threshold for All-NBA and MVP eligibility, costing him a chance at a $304 million supermax extension. The Timberwolves must now sustain their performance without their top scorer during a critical stretch.
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