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Wolves prez: Anthony Edwards will be ‘good as new’ after knee procedure

Minnesota president of basketball operations Tim Connelly confirmed that arthroscopic right knee surgery is in the cards for Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards on Wednesday, offering additional information on the nature of the injury and the thought process on the surgery.

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Iman Shumpert reveals how Timberwolves can survive without Anthony Edwards

With the Minnesota Timberwolves losing All-Star Anthony Edwards for two months due to a knee injury, ESPN’s Iman Shumpert revealed the potential adjustments in store for the team this season.

Jaden McDaniels News / Bring Me The Sports / October 28

With Ant on the shelf, Jaden McDaniels' All-Star opportunity has arrived

During training camp this fall, ahead of his seventh NBA season, Timberwolves wing Jaden McDaniels said he wants to be an All-Star. It was a lofty goal for a player who had never averaged 15 points per game in a season, but it also didn’t feel ridiculous to those who have watched McDaniels improve year after year after year in Minnesota.

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How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Final Injury Report for Warriors-Timberwolves: Will Anthony Edwards, Yaxel Lendeborg Play?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are at home Wednesday night as they host the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota enters Wednesday’s game with a 3-1 record after losing on the road to the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime Monday night.

WNBA News

Dream blame scheduling debacle on WNBA in open letter

Angel Reese had a defiant message after Dream's Game 5 loss to the Valkyries

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Timberwolves’ Tim Connelly shares Anthony Edwards injury revelation that explains why knee surgery didn’t happen this summer

MINNEAPOLIS — Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is expected to miss multiple months with an arthroscopic knee procedure that will address lingering knee pain that dated back to last season.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Anthony Edwards News / The Spun / October 28

Anthony Edwards' Injury Could Cost Him $304 Million Contract

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is slated to undergo surgery soon to fix a bothersome knee injury. Unfortunately, the injury will sideline him for several months – and apparently put his upcoming $304 million NBA contract in jeopardy.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Lindy's Sports / October 28

Dirk Nowitzki chimes in on LaMelo Ball traveling controversy

After a long offseason, the 2026/2027 NBA season is back in full swing and it didn’t take long for controversy about how the game is refereed to become a public discussion among fans.

Enrique Freeman News / Hoops Wire / October 28

Timberwolves officially re-sign Enrique Freeman

Enrique Freeman is officially back with the Timberwolves. The Cleveland native and former Akron standout re-signed on a two-way contract Tuesday, according to NBA.com’s transaction log.

Anthony Edwards News / Fadeaway World / October 28

Ex-NBA Player Proposes Solution To NBA’s Injury Epidemic As Anthony Edwards Gets Hurt

We are only a week into the 2026-27 NBA season, and players are already dropping like flies. Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is the latest to go down, as he is set to undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his injured right knee and be out for up to two months.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / October 28

Ranking the Timberwolves' Bench Players From Best to Worst So Far

The Minnesota Timberwolves have opened the 2026-27 season with three wins in four games, and the bench has played a big part in getting them off to a strong start.

Anthony Edwards News / Stadium Rant / October 28

Anthony Edwards Injury: Return Timeline And Who Should Replace Him

The Anthony Edwards injury has left the Minnesota Timberwolves facing up to two months without their leading scorer. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported October 27 that Edwards required an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee.

Anthony Edwards News / Yardbarker / October 28

Timberwolves should've shielded Anthony Edwards

Timberwolves overused Anthony Edwards and now must face consequences

Anthony Edwards was already struggling with right knee pain early in the season. Then the Minnesota Timberwolves let him play 41 minutes on the second game of a back-to-back.

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