Minnesota Insider Provides Anthony Edwards Injury Rehab Update After Timberwolves Star Shows Up on Crutches

On April 25, Anthony Edwards grabbed his left knee in the first half of Game 4 against Denver. He had a bone bruise and hyperextension, and the Timberwolves went on without him. Seven months later, the injury is in his other knee, and the All-Star is back at the team's practice facility on crutches.

The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski now has an update on how the rehab is going.

"I have heard that the rehab is going great so far," Krawczynski said. "They really like how that is going and I imagine eventually here you will see him back on the bench when he's moving around a little bit better."

He was also clear about how early the process still is. “It’s just still very early in the rehab process and he’s got a long way to go before he can protect himself and before he can be up moving around,” he added.

The reporter finished with the point that matters most to the Timberwolves. "Anthony Edwards is back around the team and I know that the players love having him around as well," he said.

The update follows footage that Krawczynski shared of Edwards at practice, nearly two weeks after surgery on his right knee. Edwards was on crutches and wearing a noticeable brace. The visit was a sign that he is recovering and that he has remained part of the team during his absence.

The news came after a difficult stretch. On Oct. 27, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Edwards would undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and miss up to two months. Krawczynski added that the Timberwolves hoped he would be back in December or so, with the timeline depending on his recovery.

The news of the surgery came just a day after coach Chris Finch described the issue as a “daily situation” that did not suggest “any long term concern.”

It was a blow to a fast start. Minnesota was 3-1, and Edwards was averaging 33.3 points per game, second-best in the NBA. He had also dealt with knee pain beginning in March and lasting into the playoffs, according to Krawczynski, and said he took two months away from basketball this offseason to let his knees heal.

Why the Crutches Raised Questions About Anthony Edwards' Recovery

The footage drew attention for a specific reason. Dr. Sutterer, a sports doctor with nearly 1 million YouTube subscribers, said on X that crutches are usually needed for only a few days to a week after this kind of procedure. “I’ve got some questions for sure,” he wrote.

His comment is an outside opinion. Dr. Sutterer is not treating Edwards and does not have access to his medical records, so it is not clear what the right timeline is for him.

Surgeons often adjust the use of crutches and braces depending on what was repaired, and a cautious approach does not necessarily mean a problem.

For Minnesota, the stakes are straightforward. The Timberwolves have built their offense around Edwards, and the team’s early-season success was driven by his scoring. A December return would bring him back before the middle of the season, but there is no date.

For now, the rehab update is encouraging but limited. Edwards is progressing, the team is satisfied and the timeline remains open.