Week 2 Aftermath: Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard and others join the dreaded injury list
The Timberwolves, Pacers and Raptors are among the teams that have to account for star players being sidelined for extended periods after Week 2.
2027
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | MIN | 4 | 33.3 | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| 2026 | MIN | 61 | 28.8 | 5 | 3.7 |
| 2025 | MIN | 79 | 27.6 | 5.7 | 4.5 |
| 2024 | MIN | 79 | 25.9 | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| 2023 | MIN | 79 | 24.6 | 5.8 | 4.4 |
| 2022 | MIN | 72 | 21.3 | 4.8 | 3.8 |
| 2021 | MIN | 72 | 19.3 | 4.7 | 2.9 |
The Timberwolves, Pacers and Raptors are among the teams that have to account for star players being sidelined for extended periods after Week 2.
NBAThe Milwaukee Bucks play their seventh game of the year tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a squad widely seen as one of the Western Conference’s best before the season began, but one that has had anything but a smooth start to the year, sitting just above .500. Of course, that bumpy ride is set to continue with the news that they will be without Anthony Edwards for about two months while he undergoes knee surgery. Although that news is obviously very bad for the Wolves—and you never...
NBAThe Minnesota Timberwolves are set to play the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. The Timberwolves are already without Anthony Edwards due to his knee injury, but will Rudy Gobert be available tonight vs. the Spurs? Gobert is dealing with low back spasms. Here’s everything we know about his injury status for tonight’s game vs. […] The post Is Rudy Gobert playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Spurs injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAMake sure to subscribe to Clutch Scoops on YouTube and follow @ClutchPoints on X so you don’t miss the weekly live show with all the latest NBA intel every Thursday afternoon. So many stars through the NBA have suffered significant injuries not even two weeks into the 2026-27 season. Tyrese Haliburton, Paolo Banchero, Jaren Jackson […] The post Clutch Scoops: Latest NBA injury talk, trade intel after Jalen Williams, Anthony Edwards injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAThis article is being updated as new injury information becomes available. Check back for the latest updates ahead of Friday’s games. Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Jimmy Butler, Paolo Banchero and Kawhi Leonard are among the players ruled out on the NBA injury report for Friday, October 30. Alperen Sengun, Dennis Schroder, Jaylen Brown and Marcus […] The post NBA injury report: Haliburton, Durant headline Friday’s absences appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBADeMarcus Cousins believes the Minnesota Timberwolves should trade Rudy Gobert for Anthony Davis, arguing that the move would give the team another offensive option while Anthony Edwards recovers from a knee injury. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, the former NBA All-Star suggested Minnesota should pursue Davis and send Gobert to Washington. Cousins also argued the deal […] The post DeMarcus Cousins proposes Rudy Gobert-Anthony Davis trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
MINNEAPOLIS — Over his past two games, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has put together an ugly field goal percentage, shooting a cumulative 0-13 from the field. In an albeit small sample size, Gobert has shot just 37 percent on the season per Basketball Reference, a drastic shift from his historically good marks. “I don’t see […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch calls out Rudy Gobert for ‘finesse’ play during ugly 0-of-12 shooting stretch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards underwent a "successful" arthroscopic procedure on his ailing right knee at the Mayo Clinic on Thursday, the team announced.
The third episode of Adidas' sketch-comedy web series Minnatlantasota featuring Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards dropped on Thursday.
Rudy Gobert isn't worried about an interaction with LaMelo Ball that turned some heads during Wednesday's loss to the Golden State Warriors.
NBAAnthony Edwards’ knee procedure is complete. The Timberwolves now begin the considerably less enjoyable part of waiting for their best player to return. Edwards underwent successful arthroscopic surgery for debridement in his right knee Thursday, the team announced. Minnesota expects him to make a full recovery but did not provide a timetable. That last part […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards has knee surgery, return date still uncertain appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry offered some advice to Anthony Edwards with the Minnesota Timberwolves guard sidelined for a stretch.
NBAWhile NBA analysts discuss how the Minnesota Timberwolves can survive without Anthony Edwards, his right knee surgery will cost him a hefty amount of money ahead of a potential contract extension. Edwards is expected to miss two months or more after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his ailing right knee. The projected time missed will […] The post Why Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards’ knee surgery costs him $115 million in contract extension talks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nate and Danny break down Stephen Curry's 44-point night in Minnesota, AJ Dybantsa's NBA debut against Cleveland, and the Knicks' comeback in Chicago. They also discuss what Anthony Edwards' injury means for the Wolves, Cooper Flagg's strong start and Dallas' decision on Zaccharie Risacher, the latest news, and their NBA Cup group and wild-card picks. 0:30 Stephen Curry's 44 and Yaxel Lendeborg's breakout in Minnesota 9:09 Anthony Edwards' injury and the Wolves' outlook without him 13:01 Coop...
The new-look Minnesota Timberwolves are facing a spell without Anthony Edwards. It will not be easy. The Minnesota Timberwolves opened the season with an incredible...
Stephen Curry exploded for 44 points to lead the Warriors to their second straight win Wednesday night in a 119-114 victory over the Timberwolves.
NBAMinnesota Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga admitted the team was not ready to play from the opening tip in Wednesday’s 119-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors, stressing that ball movement and collective responsibility must improve during Anthony Edwards’ absence. Kuminga scored 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting, including three 3-pointers, and added five assists against his […] The post Jonathan Kuminga calls out Timberwolves’ slow start appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The news that Anthony Edwards would require knee surgery was a blow to the Timberwolves, who have gotten off to a hot start in the LaMelo Ball/Edwards era. Team president Tim Connelly confirmed, following the MRI on Edwards’ knee, that the surgery was not meniscus-related but instead a “cleanup” procedure, Jon Krawczynski writes for The […]
Thunder star Jalen Williams underwent successful surgery Wednesday and will be reevaluated before the end of the 2026-27 season.
“I haven’t really watched the Warriors,” Kuminga said ahead of his second matchup against his former team.