{
  "id": 16822440,
  "title": "Anthony Edwards injury: Wolves star to miss 2 months after knee surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/anthony-edwards-injury-wolves-star-to-miss-2-months-after-knee-surgery",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-27T23:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nba/1134017/anthony-edwards-injury-wolves-star-to-miss-2-months-after-knee-surgery"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is set to miss the next two months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, according to reports. The 25-year-old, who was one of the NBA's leading scorers during the first week of the season, has been battling knee pain during the preseason. Despite playing through the discomfort in the season opener, dropping 45 points, and then 47 points in an overtime loss to the Cavs, the team determined it was best for Edwards to address his injury now to ensure he is healthy for the most crucial games of the season. This setback potentially ends Edwards' chances at the MVP award, as players must play at least 65 games to be considered. The injury also significantly impacts Minnesota's regular season record, which has already been affected by a series of injuries early in the season. Other teams, such as the Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, Utah Jazz, and Orlando Magic, have also faced significant setbacks with their own injuries. It remains to be seen how these injuries will affect each team's performance throughout the season.",
  "summary": "Anthony Edwards was among the NBA’s leading scorers through the first week of the season, and he was helping make the Minnesota Timberwolves the most exciting team in the league. Now the 25-year-old superstar is set to miss the next two months as he’s set to undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, according […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}