October 29 – The Timberwolves announced via Twitter that Edwards had a successful right‑knee arthroscopy to clean out debris on Thursday.
The team gave no exact timetable, only noting that the star guard should fully recover and that updates will follow as they become available.
October 27, 9:38 pm – Krawczynski tweeted that Edwards is set for Thursday surgery, after which the club expects a clearer recovery outlook. He added that the rehab could exceed two months, likely sidelining him until January.
October 27, 5:51 pm – Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards will have a right‑knee arthroscopy and could miss as much as two months, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported.
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix noted a harsh first week for player health. Jalen Williams, Paolo Banchero, Kawhi Leonard, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cason Wallace and Jalen Suggs already face weeks‑long or longer layoffs, and Edwards now adds to that list. For my money, this injury cluster could reshape the West’s playoff picture.
Earlier reporting noted that despite his shooting rhythm, Edwards lacked his typical explosiveness and sometimes limped. He wasn’t cleared for the Cavs game until after warmups and was a question mark for Wednesday’s matchup with Golden State.
Krawczynski added that Edwards suffered a hyper‑extended left knee in last season’s playoffs and has also been plagued by right‑knee inflammation.
In his first five NBA years, Edwards never played fewer than 72 games. He logged 79 games each season for three straight years before 2025/26, when a foot injury cut his regular‑season tally to 61.
Edwards’ absence forces backcourt mate LaMelo Ball to shoulder extra scoring. Ayo Dosunmu, Terrence Shannon Jr. and Isaiah Evans are set for bigger minutes as Minnesota fights to stay afloat without its franchise star.