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NBA·ANALYSIS·October 28, 2026 12:04 PM ET

No Dunks hosts project sixth-seed floor for Timberwolves after Anthony Edwards' knee surgery

A two-month absence ends his All-NBA and supermax bid.

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What happened: On No Dunks, Trey Kirby and the hosts discussed Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards undergoing an arthroscopic procedure to clean out runner's knee after an MRI revealed the need for an incision. On No Dunks, the hosts noted that Edwards had been managing the issue since the summer and fought through the pain after aggravating the knee early in the season.

Why it matters: The No Dunks crew explained that Minnesota opted for the procedure now rather than waiting until the 2027 offseason so Edwards can return healthy for a 50-game stretch and the Western Conference playoffs. While the hosts ruled out a No. 1 seed for Minnesota, they said the roster's wing depth can absorb the scoring load even as Edwards' streak of four straight All-Star selections comes under threat.

By the numbers: The hosts cited Edwards' 47-point overtime outing earlier this season alongside the 65-game awards threshold he is projected to miss for a second consecutive year.

What to watch: The No Dunks hosts said Minnesota will wait to see how Edwards recovers from the procedure before establishing a return timetable, adding that the days of him playing 80 games in a season are likely over.

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