Anthony Edwards to have surgery on ailing right knee, could miss two 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, with a possible return sooner depending on surgical findings.
- The Timberwolves are taking a proactive approach, aiming for Edwards to return by Christmas and allowing the team time to secure a high playoff seed and build chemistry.
- Edwards has been performing at an MVP level early in the season, averaging 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game with a 40% three-point shooting rate.
- With Edwards out, teammates like LaMelo Ball and Jaden McDaniels will need to adjust their roles, with Ball expected to take on more offensive responsibility.
- The NBA season is already seeing significant injuries to several key players, including Jalen Williams, Paolo Banchero, Kawhi Leonard, and others, highlighting the physical toll early in the year.
