{
  "id": 16919122,
  "title": "Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards to Miss Up to Two Months",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/timberwolves-star-anthony-edwards-to-miss-up-to-two-months",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T15:46:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/timberwolves-star-anthony-edwards-to-miss-up-to-two-months-12630297"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is projected to miss between two and four weeks due to an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. This news came on the day Edwards posted a stellar 47-point game in Minnesota's overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite discomfort in his right knee throughout the season, Edwards played through the pain, contributing 19 points, four rebounds, and four assists in the 41 minutes he appeared. The 25-year-old had been deemed questionable for the game due to his knee issues but was allowed to play. Edwards has been battling knee discomfort since last season, making this latest setback particularly problematic for Minnesota, a team striving for a championship. In just four games this season, Edwards has averaged 33.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, shooting over 48% from the field. His performance over the first four games included a 45-point effort against the Miami Heat and leading Minnesota to three straight wins before Monday's loss to Cleveland. With Edwards sidelined, LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga, Jaden McDaniels, and Ayo Dosunmu will need to step up in terms of offensive contributions. The Timberwolves, who have contended with Western Conference contenders in recent years, now face a difficult challenge without their leading scorer and offensive anchor. While Edwards may return before the end of December, his availability hinges on the healing process following his surgery.",
  "summary": "Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will undergo a procedure on his right knee and could miss up to two months.",
  "key_points": [
    "Anthony Edwards to miss 2-4 weeks due to knee surgery",
    "Played 47-point game despite knee discomfort",
    "Timberwolves face challenge without leading scorer"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}