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# Anthony Edwards undergoes knee procedure and could miss up to two months

ESPN sources first reported the arthroscopic procedure. The Timberwolves star has since had a successful scope.

Leaked on 27 October 2026

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@ShamsCharania's post on X, with counts as of 09 Nov 2026 12:49 UTC. [Live post on X](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2115213582023671851)

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards would undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and miss up to two months, sources told [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/50320717/timberwolves-anthony-edwards-undergoes-successful-knee-scope), as @ShamsCharania reported on October 27.

> **Shams Charania** @ShamsCharania
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> Just in: Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his ailing right knee and miss up to two months, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/HenrAY2APs
>
> 64,883 likes · 5,834 reposts · counts as of 09 Nov 2026, 12:49 UTC
>
> — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) [October 27, 2026](https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/2115213582023671851)

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[NBA.com](https://www.nba.com/news/reports-anthony-edwards-to-undergo-arthroscopic-procedure-on-right-knee-miss-up-to-two-months) reported that Edwards needed a procedure on his right knee and would miss several weeks. ESPN later reported that he underwent a successful knee scope.

ESPN and NBA.com both reported the procedure. His exact return date is not known.

## What we know

* Edwards had an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee.
* He could miss up to two months.

## What we don't know

* Exact return date.

## What would confirm it

A Timberwolves return update.

## Sources

* [Original X post by @ShamsCharania](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2115213582023671851)
* [Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards undergoes successful knee scope - ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/50320717/timberwolves-anthony-edwards-undergoes-successful-knee-scope)
* [Anthony Edwards needs procedure on right knee, will miss several weeks | NBA.com](https://www.nba.com/news/reports-anthony-edwards-to-undergo-arthroscopic-procedure-on-right-knee-miss-up-to-two-months)

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## What happened later

ESPN and NBA.com both reported the procedure. His exact return date is not known.

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