Anthony Edwards undergoes arthroscopic knee debridement

Anthony Edwards underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Thursday, which happened as expected following this week’s reports that he’ll miss roughly two months and return to the Timberwolves sometime in January. “Edwards underwent a successful right knee arthroscopic procedure for debridement today by Dr. Craig Bennett at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.,” the Timberwolves announced. “He is expected to make a full recovery and further updates of his progress will be provided when available.”According to Mercy Health, arthroscopic knee debridement removes “broken down bits of cartilage and tissues to help reduce pain and improve movement.” It’s typically performed as an outpatient procedure, with Mercy Health saying patients can usually “return to all of your normal activities, including sports, within four to six weeks of your operation.”That fits the description from NBA insiders who reported on Tuesday that Edwards would be out for roughly two months, putting him on track to return right around Christmas or the New Year. However, Jon Krawczynski has reported that Edwards could miss more than two months, although he also suggested a return sometime in January is possible. “We’re pretty confident that he’ll get out there when it’s right. We don’t know when it’s going to be, but we don’t think it’s going to be something that’s going to cost him the season,” Wolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly said on Wednesday. Either way, Edwards is probably going to miss around 30 games, and the rest of the roster is tasked with keeping them in the playoff race until he returns. The first opportunity was a flop, as LaMelo Ball and company fell behind by as many as 24 points in a home loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Related ArticlesJust 5 games in, Wolves’ frustration with Rudy Gobert is already simmeringNaz Reid mysteriously benched for entire 2nd by Hornets head coachWith Ant on the shelf, Jaden McDaniels’ All-Star opportunity has arrived3 Timberwolves guards who could step up with Anthony Edwards sidelinedThis story was originally published by Bring Me The Sports on Oct 29, 2026, where it first appeared in the MN Timberwolves section. Add Bring Me The Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.