Minnesota's star guard needs an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, and his blazing start to the season is about to be put on pause.
Anthony Edwards is headed to the operating table. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to address problems in his right knee, and he could be sidelined for as long as two months.
A person with knowledge of the situation shared the news on condition of anonymity, since the Timberwolves had not yet publicly announced the surgery. A clearer timetable for his return is expected once the procedure is done and doctors can assess the knee.
The timing stings. The four-time All-Star had opened the season on a tear, averaging 33.3 points through Minnesota's first four games and looking every bit like a player ready to take another leap. Instead, the Wolves now have to figure out how to replace one of the league's most explosive scorers for a significant stretch.
A long absence could also hurt Edwards' chances in the individual awards race, where a missed chunk of the schedule can quickly close the door on a campaign. For now, the focus is on getting the knee right, and Minnesota will be hoping the minimally invasive nature of the surgery keeps the recovery on the shorter end of the estimate.
