Anthony Edwards Knee Injury Shakes Timberwolves' Start

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Anthony Edwards’ Knee Injury Puts Minnesota’s Strong Start to the Test

Anthony Edwards is expected to miss up to two months because of an issue with the same right knee he injured during last year’s playoffs. He did not undergo knee surgery at the time, although it is unclear whether surgery would have prevented the current problem.

It is a tough break for Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves following a transformative offseason. Minnesota brought in LaMelo Ball while moving on from several players who had contributed to the team’s previous success. However, everything still starts with Edwards. He is the franchise player, and the team’s offseason moves were made with him in mind.

The Timberwolves had also been playing good basketball to begin the season. Edwards scored 45 points on opening night and added 47 points in his most recent game. His setback highlights the volatility of the league and the persistent nature of the knee issue, which continued to trouble him.

The immediate question is whether Minnesota can play .500 basketball without Edwards. Ayo Dosunmu, who received a significant contract during the offseason, will be asked to take on a larger role in the starting lineup.

There will also be questions about Edwards’ condition when he returns and how long it will take him to regain his form. His absence disrupts much of what Minnesota accomplished at the start of the season, while placing additional pressure on Ball to remain healthy and on Dosunmu to produce as a starter.