As a result, he will need to be sidelined two months, according to ESPN.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Edwards was deemed questionable for the Timberwolves’ Monday night contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which was the second half of a back-to-back.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEMinnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dribbles down court pursued by Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct.21, 2026, in Miami.
(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)However, he played a full 41 minutes, dropping 47 points, though Minnesota fell to Cleveland, 127-125, in overtime.The initial injury presumably came during the Timberwolves’ win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, as he was seen grabbing at that right knee.Head coach Chris Finch called Edwards’ injury a "daily situation" after the injury designation.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.
DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!The main thing was Finch didn’t seem too worried this would be more serious than a day-to-day ailment.Instead, Edwards will need to miss significant time.Edwards dealt with runner’s knee on the same leg last season, which forced him to miss time at the back end of the regular season.
He also suffered a hyperextended left knee during the first round of the playoffs, where they defeated the Denver Nuggets in six games.Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards moves past Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct.23, 2026, in Orlando, Fla.
(AP Photo/John Raoux)Edwards missed a total 21 games last year, which was the most in his career.Hoping for better health this season, Edwards said he took time during the summer to let his knees rest.
During training camp, there were no ...