Anthony Edwards to undergo knee surgery as Timberwolves star faces up to two months out

Four-time All-Star needs arthroscopic procedure on kneeEdwards averaging 33.3 points through first four gamesAbsence could rule Wolves star out of awards contentionMinnesota guard Anthony Edwards needs an arthroscopic procedure to alleviate issues with his right knee and will miss several weeks, a person with knowledge of the matter said Tuesday.The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Timberwolves had yet to make any public announcements of Edwards’ plan to have the operation. A more precise timetable for Edwards’ return will be known after surgery, the person said. Continue reading…

Anthony Edwards will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after a blistering start to the NBA season, with his return timetable uncertain Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards needs an arthroscopic procedure to alleviate issues with his right knee and will miss several weeks, a person with knowledge of the matter said Tuesday. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Timberwolves had yet to make any public announcements of Edwards’ plan to have the operation. A more precise timetable for Edwards’ return will be known after surgery, the person said.

Edwards had been listed on recent injury reports with a right knee issue. Periodic knee pain has dogged him for some time, though the specifics of the current problem were not clear. The Timberwolves had listed him as questionable for their game against Golden State on Wednesday, before the decision was evidently made to go forward with the surgery. Edwards was off to a flying start this season, averaging 33.3 points