What happened: Connelly said recent imaging showed greater concern than the previous problem Anthony Edwards had been managing, per Anthony Slater. Edwards is officially listed as out under right knee injury management while undergoing the procedure.

Why it matters: Clearing the meniscus removes the primary structural risk that typically dictates a longer recovery for perimeter starters. Addressing the issue in late October gives the rotation early-season runway to absorb his absence.

What to watch: The front office will provide a recovery timetable after the arthroscopic procedure is completed.