Timberwolves' Edwards undergoes surgery after knee tweak in opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Anthony Edwards scored 45 points in the Timberwolves' season opener against Miami on October 27. However, he tweaked his knee during the game. Following new imaging results, Edwards and the team opted for surgery to address the injury, which is expected to allow him a timely return to pursue the team's championship aspirations this season.
- •Edwards injured his knee in the season opener against Miami.
- •He scored 45 points in that game prior to the injury.
- •New imaging results influenced the decision for surgery.
- •Surgery aims to ensure a quick recovery for Edwards.
- •Timberwolves are targeting a championship this season.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — New imaging prompted Edwards and the team to choose …
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