10/31/2026
WHO GOES FOR A MISS?!?!
The Minnesota Timberwolves are facing an early-season bump in the road following a right knee injury to superstar Anthony Edwards, who is undergoing an arthroscopic procedure to address lingering pain dating back to last season. Despite dropping 47 points against Cleveland on a compromised knee, updated imaging prompted the front office to prioritize his health, leaving Edwards sidelined for roughly two months and likely knocking him out of contention for end-of-season awards due to the NBAโs 65-game minimum. To make matters worse, veteran center Rudy Gobert has entered a severe slump early in the year, failing to make a single field goal across back-to-back games, struggling to catch passes cleanly inside, and enduring visible sideline frustration during timeouts while adapting to new lineup configurations. With Edwards out and Gobert working to rediscover his offensive groove, the Timberwolves are tasked with relying heavily on new roster additions to maintain their position in the competitive Western Conference standings until their star guard returns.
