Overview
- The Timberwolves confirmed Wednesday that Edwards will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee within 24 hours and is expected to miss about two months while he recovers.
- Team president Tim Connelly and reporting say the operation is a limited ‘cleanup’ rather than a meniscus repair and was scheduled after recent scans showed a different appearance than earlier imaging.
- Edwards wanted to keep playing, but the club moved quickly to address the issue to reduce the risk of longer-term problems and to maximize his health for future seasons.
- Coach Chris Finch has asked LaMelo Ball to be more aggressive as a scorer and playmaker, and the Wolves plan to lean on existing guards and role players to cover Edwards’ scoring load.
- Edwards has a recent history of knee inflammation and a left-knee hyperextension with a bone bruise in last season’s playoffs, and the team notes that recovery timelines for arthroscopic cleanups can vary by player.