Tim Connelly says Edwards' knee injury not a long-term concern
Tim Connelly, the Timberwolves' president of basketball operations, said Anthony Edwards' recent knee surgery is not expected to affect his long-term health, though no specific return date was given.
Tim Connelly, president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves, updated the media on Anthony Edwards' condition after the star underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. He emphasized that the injury is "not something we are concerned with long term," but declined to set a definitive timeline for Edwards' return.
ESPN reporter Shams Charania indicated the procedure could keep Edwards out for up to two months. Earlier reports suggested the team hoped for a December comeback. Edwards, who entered the 2025-26 season dealing with patellofemoral pain syndrome, played only 61 games before a hyperextended left knee forced him to miss two playoff matches.
Despite the setbacks, Edwards began the 2026-27 season strongly, posting averages of 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals over his first four games, while shooting 48.1 percent overall and 40.0 percent from three-point range. In his absence, LaMelo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu are expected to assume larger offensive roles for Minnesota.