Anthony Edwards faces knee surgery, impacting contract extension potential
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 2:59 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Anthony Edwards is set to undergo knee surgery that will affect his eligibility for All-NBA and MVP selections. This injury drastically reduces his potential contract extension from a maximum of $304 million to approximately $189 million. The surgery will prevent him from seeking a supermax deal, representing a potential loss of $115 million. The timing of his recovery will be critical as he looks to secure a new contract this offseason.
- •Edwards is expected to have knee surgery soon.
- •Surgery affects eligibility for All-NBA and MVP awards.
- •He can now sign a $189 million extension instead of $304 million.
- •The difference in potential earnings is $115 million.
- •Negotiations for his contract will occur this offseason.
- 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Edwards could potentially miss out on $115 million for his next extension
"Anthony Edwards could potentially miss out on $115 million for his next extension
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