Anthony Edwards reportedly needs procedure on ailing right knee, expected to miss up to 2 months
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Key Points:
- Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and could be sidelined for up to two months, impacting the team's championship aspirations.
- Edwards has been dealing with a chronic runner's knee condition since last season and was visibly affected by the injury during the current campaign, despite playing through the pain.
- The Timberwolves have restructured their roster around Edwards and All-Star LaMelo Ball, with the duo driving a high-scoring offense that ranks fourth in the NBA in points per game.
- Edwards was averaging 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game before the injury, but now Minnesota may have to rely more heavily on Ball and potentially Ayo Dosunmu to fill the scoring void.
- The team faces the challenge of maintaining its strong start to the season and securing a playoff spot without Edwards for the remainder of the calendar year.
