Timberwolves face challenges without Anthony Edwards after knee surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without Anthony Edwards, who is set to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and could miss two months. The Timberwolves, starting the season with a 3-1 record, relied heavily on Edwards, who averaged 33.3 points over his first four games. LaMelo Ball will need to take on more responsibility in running the offense. The team aims to find ways to score without their leading scorer as they evaluate their roster and potential trades moving forward.
- •Edwards averages 33.3 points over four games before surgery announcement
- •LaMelo Ball expected to lead offense during Edwards' recovery
- •Timberwolves started the season 3-1 prior to injury news
- •Team evaluating roster options instead of rushing to trade for a scorer
- •Edwards' knee issue could impact Minnesota's championship aspirations
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves Must Prove They Are More Than Anthony Edwards
"Minnesota rebuilt its backcourt this summer to give Anthony Edwards a lead guard. LaMelo Ball could organize possessions, while Edwards attacked defenses without carrying every play. The Timberwolves opened 3-1, and Edwards averaged 33.3 points over four games. Ball's arrival had reduced Edwards' need to create every shot. His 47 points in Monday's overtime loss …
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