Anthony Edwards is set for an arthroscopic knee cleanup that could jeopardize his eligibility for All‑NBA honors and a projected $300 million supermax extension. Under the NBA CBA, he must play at least 20 minutes in 65 games to qualify; missing this threshold would limit him to a two‑year, $122 million deal—a loss of over $175 million. Timberwolves president Tim Connelly says the timing is driven by new imaging, not a meniscus tear, and stresses long‑term health over a quick return. Medical expert Dr. Brian Sutterer warns that while the procedure offers short‑term relief, it may pose longer‑term knee concerns for the young star.
The Timberwolves will be without Anthony Edwards for a couple of months, but they know they can win without him, especially after beating the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs.
Tim Connelly met with reporters Wednesday and finally shed some light on what's wrong with Anthony Edwards' right knee.
The Warriors snap a three‑game losing streak with a 134‑114 road blowout of Denver, but the injury list keeps growing. Yaxel Lendeborg, who’s averaging 21.8 points, 9.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists, is listed as questionable after left‑foot inflammation in Monday’s win. Golden State also remains without Jimmy Butler III (right ACL repair), Moses Moody (patellar tendon repair) and likely Kristaps Porziņģis. Minnesota loses Anthony Edwards to knee surgery (out until around New Year) and Donte DiVincenzo to Achilles repair. The game tips off 5:00 p.m. PT on NBC Sports Bay Area.
Mavericks CEO Rick Welts announces his retirement at the end of 2026, handing the reins to President Ethan Casson as the team's new CEO and alternate governor. Welts, a Hall of Famer who returned in 2024 after stints with the Suns, Warriors and the NBA, has overseen a major organizational overhaul. Casson, who joined Dallas in 2025 after leading the Timberwolves/Lynx and serving as COO of the 49ers, brings 20+ years of sports‑business experience to guide the franchise into its next chapter.
It's brutal that Anthony Edwards will be sidelined for roughly two months, but the Minnesota Timberwolves didn't botch the timing of his surgery.
The Golden State Warriors close their first road trip with a 5 p.m. PT showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Oct. 28, streamed on NBC Sports Bay Area. After a 134‑114 win over Denver, Steph Curry (24‑point perfect shooting) and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg (31 points) aim to extend the momentum, while the Wolves, now 3‑1, lose Anthony Edwards to knee surgery for up to two months. Former Warrior Jonathan Kuminga, now with Minnesota (11.5 pts, 5.8 reb per game), could see a bigger role against his old club. Projected lineups feature Curry, Podziemski, Lendeborg, Santos, Green vs. Ball, Dosunmu, McDaniels, Kuminga, Gobert.
The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 28, 2026, in a showdown that puts former Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga against his old team. After a $46.8 M deal with Golden State, Kuminga was traded to Atlanta, then signed a two‑year, $13 M contract with Minnesota. He’s now averaging 11.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and shooting 47% from three, and Coach Chris Finch expects him to finally get the ball. With Anthony Edwards sidelined by knee surgery and LaMelo Ball stepping up, Kuminga could face his former squad, while Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg is questionable with a foot injury. Draymond Green is healthy, adding extra intrigue to the matchup.
Timberwolves President Tim Connelly explains why Anthony Edwards' arthroscopic knee surgery was postponed until now. The star guard, who scored 47 points against Cleveland despite lingering pain, will miss several months while undergoing the procedure on Thursday. Connelly says recent imaging showed changes since the summer, prompting the decision to prioritize long‑term health over a rushed summer fix. No firm return timeline is set, but the team stresses depth and ongoing roster upgrades while Edwards recovers. The news drops on October 28, 2026, highlighting the balance between immediate performance and Edwards' future health.
The Warriors may be without their star rookie for tonight's matchup with the Timberwolves.
Thanks to the LaMelo Ball trade, and their supporting cast. Minnesota will survive without Edwards.
The NBA is grappling with an unprecedented injury surge, losing stars like Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace within 24 hours, on top of Week 1 ailments. Blazer’s Edge argues the modern “pace‑and‑space” game—requiring constant lateral movement, defensive switching and multi‑position play—creates more jarring stress on players than past eras. Yet the deeper issue may be the year‑round, single‑sport pipeline: early specialization, AAU‑heavy schedules and intensive training overload young athletes before their bodies fully mature, amplifying joint wear and tear. The article explores how these factors combine to fuel the current injury wave.
The Lakers’ 129–136 loss to Portland highlights defensive lapses, with center Walker Kessler vowing personal improvement. In Minnesota, Anthony Edwards drops 47 points but aggravates a knee injury, facing arthroscopic surgery that could sideline him until December. Detroit’s Paul Reed scores 22 with nine boards, yet the Pistons struggle to replace Jalen Duren’s production as both Reed and Tolu Smith encounter foul trouble while Karl‑Anthony Towns posts 27 points and 20 rebounds against the Knicks.
Cleveland rookie Meleek Thomas announced himself on Monday, dropping 16 points in 19 minutes as the Cavs edged the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime. Coach Kenny Atkinson, who has backed Thomas since the draft, gave him a chance on a gut feeling, and the rookie responded with a 6-of-10 shooting debut after two bench games. Thomas says he wants fans to leave the arena knowing his name, and the next test comes Wednesday versus Washington. Atkinson stresses consistency, but even solid defense and energy could extend the buzz around the promising newcomer.
The Timberwolves will navigate life without Anthony Edwards for the next two months or so, and it's unclear if they'll be able to stay afloat without him.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have re-signed 26‑year‑old forward Enrique Freeman to a two‑way deal, after waiving him late in the preseason. The club retained a two‑way roster spot, enabling the quick comeback ahead of the 2026‑27 season. Freeman, who spent the previous year on a similar contract, returns to provide depth and flexibility for Minnesota’s frontcourt as the team prepares for opening night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have re‑signed 26‑year‑old forward Enrique Freeman on a two‑way contract, allowing him to appear in up to 48 NBA games this season. Freeman, the No. 50 pick in the 2024 draft, was waived on Oct. 17 after a July re‑signing but returns to a system coach Chris Finch knows. He will likely split time with the Iowa Wolves, where he posted 16.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 39 G League games while shooting 54.2%. Freeman previously logged four NBA games for Minnesota, tallying 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Rudy Gobert sees his Timberwolves facing two smaller opponents in their next two games, an advantage he needs to exploit.
The NBA injury roundup for Wednesday, Oct. 28 shows Anthony Edwards and Paolo Banchero officially out, joining Jimmy Butler and Alperen Şengün on the sidelines. Tyrese Haliburton, Kyrie Irving and Lauri Markkanen are listed as questionable, while AJ Dybantsa is back in the Washington rotation. Minnesota faces a tough 10‑game stretch without Edwards, and other teams must adjust to the cascade of absences.
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 127‑125 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 21, 2026, draws fresh controversy after the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report flags two critical officiating errors. The league says a shooting foul on Anthony Edwards with 6.2 seconds left in regulation should have been called, denying him free‑throw chances that could have put Minnesota ahead. It also classifies the personal foul on LaMelo Ball in overtime (14.3 seconds remaining) as incorrect, disrupting a pivotal possession. While the report doesn’t overturn the result, it underscores missed calls that fueled the Wolves’ frustration, alongside their own miscues—squandering a 15‑point lead, missing nine free throws, and turnover troubles.
The Dallas Mavericks will say goodbye to Hall of Fame executive Rick Welts at the close of 2026. Welts, a 2018 Naismith Hall of Famer who returned from retirement to oversee the team’s new arena, will step down and be replaced by former Minnesota Timberwolves and San Francisco 49ers CEO Ethan Casson on Jan. 1, 2027. While the front office changes, the Mavericks, now 2‑2 under first‑year coach Dusty May, recently beat Miami 113‑109 and head into a home game against undefeated Oklahoma City (4‑0) on ESPN at 9:30 p.m. ET. The article notes the organizational shift but assures fans the on‑court product remains steady.
Rick Welts will retire as Dallas Mavericks CEO at the end of 2026, with team president Ethan Casson slated to take over on Jan. 1, 2027. Welts, who joined the franchise in January 2025, oversaw the Valley View Mall arena site deal and brings a storied résumé that includes building the Warriors' Chase Center and creating NBA All‑Star Weekend. Casson, a former Timberwolves/Lynx CEO and key figure in securing a $220 million naming‑rights deal for Levi’s Stadium, has run the Mavericks’ day‑to‑day operations since August 2025. The transition aims to continue the Mavericks’ long‑term vision, including a new arena and practice facility slated for the 2031‑32 season.
Anthony Edwards is undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his knee. As unfortunate as this is in the short term, the long-term impacts are more concerning.
Rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who posted a career‑high 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in the Warriors' 134-114 win over Denver, is listed as questionable with left‑foot inflammation for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 24‑year‑old, the No. 11 pick in the 2026 draft, averages 21.8 points and 9.3 rebounds in his first four NBA outings, but his potential absence adds to Golden State's injury woes. The Warriors (1‑3) face a Timberwolves squad (3‑1) also missing Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo.
On Wednesday night, Jonathan Kuminga will take on his former team, the Golden State Warriors, and it's easy to see a world in which he has a big game.