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Anthony Edwards to miss two months after knee surgery

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 14:31 UTC · How we work

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Summary

Anthony Edwards will miss about two months after arthroscopic right-knee surgery, clearing only after the pre-game warm-up.
He averaged 33.3 points in 33.8 minutes, second to Luka Doncic, and posted a 47-point season high vs. Cleveland.
His projected Christmas 2026 return may leave him under the 65-game MVP eligibility threshold.
LaMelo Ball will lead scoring and distribution, posting a 41.1% assist rate (fifth league-wide) while attempting 12.3 shots per game.

Summary

Edwards will miss two months, ending his chance at a $304 million supermax contract starting 2029-30.
Justin Holland said the championship goal outweighs personal awards for Edwards.
Chris Finch called Edwards’ knee problem a daily situation before the Cleveland game.
Edwards became the fourth NBA player with two 45-point games in the first four contests.
His absence adds to an injury surge hitting stars Kawhi Leonard, Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace.

History

In 2008-09 Kobe Bryant missed eight games with a knee injury, curtailing his fifth-MVP chase as the Lakers posted a league-best 65-17 record and he averaged 30.2 points per game. The setback echoed earlier injury-driven turns, such as his 2006 Achilles tear that ended a season and later contract talks, showing how mid-season injuries repeatedly reshape MVP races and roster decisions.

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Historical Context

In 2008-09 Kobe Bryant missed eight games with a knee injury, curtailing his fifth-MVP chase as the Lakers posted a league-best 65-17 record and he averaged 30.2 points per game. The setback echoed earlier injury-driven turns, such as his 2006 Achilles tear that ended a season and later contract talks, showing how mid-season injuries repeatedly reshape MVP races and roster decisions.

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