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Timberwolves lose Anthony Edwards for 2 months after arthroscopic procedure on right knee: report

The All-Star played 41 minutes and scored 47 points against the Cavaliers on Monday night despite being on injury report

The Minnesota Timberwolves took a big injury hit on Tuesday, as All-Star guard Anthony Edwards will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to repair his right knee.

As a result, he will need to be sidelined two months, according to ESPN.

Edwards was deemed questionable for the Timberwolves’ Monday night contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which was the second half of a back-to-back.

Anthony Edwards dribbles down court while Pelle Larsson defends during an NBA game.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dribbles down court pursued by Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

However, he played a full 41 minutes, dropping 47 points, though Minnesota fell to Cleveland, 127-125, in overtime.

The initial injury presumably came during the Timberwolves’ win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, as he was seen grabbing at that right knee. Head coach Chris Finch called Edwards’ injury a "daily situation" after the injury designation.

The main thing was Finch didn’t seem too worried this would be more serious than a day-to-day ailment. Instead, Edwards will need to miss significant time.

Edwards dealt with runner’s knee on the same leg last season, which forced him to miss time at the back end of the regular season. He also suffered a hyperextended left knee during the first round of the playoffs, where they defeated the Denver Nuggets in six games.

Anthony Edwards moves past Jalen Suggs during an NBA basketball game in Orlando.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards moves past Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Edwards missed a total 21 games last year, which was the most in his career. Hoping for better health this season, Edwards said he took time during the summer to let his knees rest. During training camp, there were no issues.

The two-time All-NBA selection was playing very well across four games. He became just the fourth player in NBA history with 45-or-more-point performances through his team’s first four games, with his opening night 47-point contest against the Miami Heat.

Finch will need to lean on his depth now, with Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland perhaps filling the gap Edwards leaves as he recovers from surgery.

Anthony Edwards celebrates after scoring during an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards celebrates scoring during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

The Timberwolves will be looking toward others on the starting five, including LaMelo Ball in his first season in Minnesota, to lead the way as well.

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