Timberwolves President Says Anthony Edwards Is Expected to Fully Recover From Knee Surgery
Minnesota Timberwolves president Tim Connelly stated that player Anthony Edwards will be fully recovered following arthroscopic knee surgery, with no long-term concerns expected.
Lansing, MI, October 28, 2026 —
Minnesota Timberwolves president Tim Connelly said Anthony Edwards is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. Connelly also said he did not expect long-term concerns related to the procedure.
The information provided does not specify when the surgery took place or which knee was operated on. It also does not describe the condition that led to the procedure, provide a recovery timetable or say when Edwards is expected to return to play. The team’s plans for his participation during recovery were not provided.
Connelly’s statement offers a broad outlook on Edwards’ recovery, but it does not include medical details or a schedule for his rehabilitation. No further comments from Edwards, the team’s medical staff or other officials were included in the information available.
Edwards is identified as a Timberwolves player, and Connelly as the team’s president. The available account does not provide additional context about how the surgery may affect the team or Edwards’ playing status. Those details remain unspecified.
For now, the reported expectation is that Edwards will fully recover, with no long-term concerns anticipated, according to Connelly. The timing and course of his return were not stated.
Story summarized from the original created by TYLER MASON, Associated Press on www.wlns.com, see more information here.
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