Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to miss two months with knee surgery

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 01:20 · Archive

Anthony Edwards will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and miss up to two months, the Timberwolves announced.

Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves' All-Star guard, will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and miss up to two months. The procedure was announced on Tuesday after Edwards played a full 41 minutes on Monday night, scoring 47 points in a 127-125 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, though his right knee appeared to bother him during a weekend win over the Toronto Raptors.

Edwards, 25, had been dealing with knee issues before the surgery was required. Last season he played through right knee inflammation and a bone bruise, and also suffered a hyperextended left knee during the playoffs. He missed 21 games in total last season, the most of his career. According to Fox News, he had taken time during the summer to rest his knees, with no issues reported during training camp.

The Timberwolves started the season 3-1 with Edwards playing at a high level, averaging 33.3 points in 33.8 minutes per game through the first four games. Edwards is a two-time All-NBA selection and an All-Star in four consecutive seasons. His absence comes as the NBA faces an injury crisis early in the season, with other notable players including Oklahoma City Thunder's Jalen Williams and Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard also sidelined.

How it is being reported

• Timberwolves lose Anthony Edwards for 2 months after arthroscopic procedure on right knee: reportAnthony Edwards dropped 47 points against Cleveland before the Timberwolves announced he needs arthroscopic knee surgery and a two-month absence.Fox News · 28 Oct, 01:05
• Anthony Edwards out two months in Timberwolves injury nightmareIn a young NBA season that's already been littered with bad injury news, the Timberwolves were the latest to be affected.New York Post · 27 Oct, 23:32

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