Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards underwent a successful arthroscopic knee procedure Thursday at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The debridement surgery addresses damaged cartilage and bone spurs in his right knee. Team president Tim Connelly stated Edwards is expected to make a full recovery, though no specific return timeline was provided.
Sources indicate Edwards could be sidelined up to two months. Edwards, 25, has dealt with right knee pain since last spring and was limited to 61 games last season. He was seen grimacing during the home opener and scored 47 points despite being listed as questionable.
Through four games this season, Edwards has scored 133 points, a franchise record. An MRI revealed new damage not seen in previous scans, leading to the procedure. Coach Chris Finch expressed confidence the team has the depth to navigate without their star, noting they will need to spread the scoring load. "We'll have to kind of fill that scoring void by committee," Finch said.
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