Anthony Edwards to Undergo Knee Surgery, Out for Up to Two Months
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards will have arthroscopic knee surgery and is expected to miss at least two months, likely returning in January.
Anthony Edwards is scheduled for arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Thursday, according to reports cited by ESPN's Shams Charania. The procedure is expected to keep the Minnesota Timberwolves' star guard sidelined for more than two months, with a tentative return projected for January.
The team announced the decision after monitoring Edwards' ongoing knee soreness, hoping the early intervention will allow him to be back in December and fully healthy for the remainder of the season, a tweet from The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski noted.
Edwards entered the season averaging 33.3 points per game, highlighted by a 47-point overtime performance against Cleveland. Despite his scoring, he had shown reduced explosiveness and occasionally walked with a limp, and he was listed as questionable for a recent game against Golden State.
The surgery follows previous knee issues, including a hyperextended left knee in last season's playoffs and right-knee inflammation. Over his first five NBA seasons, Edwards played at least 72 games each year, but his 2025-26 campaign was limited to 61 games due to a foot injury.