Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Faces $304 Million Problem After Injury News
Anthony Edwards‘ latest knee injury could cost him more than a shot at the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award or another individual honor. It could also cost the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar his chance at a looming four-year, $304 million supermax contract extension. Edwards is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Thursday, Oct. 29, after additional imaging revealed an issue requiring treatment. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Edwards could miss up to two months. The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski subsequently indicated his absence could extend beyond that estimate. A lengthy recovery threatens to push Edwards below the NBA’s 65-game eligibility threshold for major postseason awards, potentially delaying his next massive payday. During a discussion of Edwards’ injury on his podcast, Krawczynski explained how the expected absence could affect the Timberwolves…