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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards out up to two months after knee surgery
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards needs an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and will miss up to two months, according to multiple reports.[1, 4, 5] Edwards scored 47 points against Cleveland before the Timberwolves announced the surgery, Fox News reported.[4] The Guardian, citing the Associated Press, reported a person with knowledge of the matter said Tuesday that the procedure will alleviate issues with his right knee.[1]
Edwards, a four-time All-Star, was averaging 33.3 points through the first four games, per The Guardian.[1] The Timberwolves said Edwards will be 'good as new' after surgery for a lingering injury to his right knee, with no long-term concern.[2, 6]
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Of the 5 rated outlets that covered it, 1 is left of center, 2 are center and 2 are right of center (1 of them in the Right group). 1 more is not rated.
Too few left- or right-leaning outlets to compare: 1 of 42 left-leaning, 2 of 33 center and 2 of 38 right-leaning outlets covered it.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: The Guardian (−0.70).
- Center: Newsweek (−0.30), ABC News (−0.19).
- Leans right: New York Post (+0.64).
- Right: Fox News (+1.52).
Not rated ESPN. Not placed: they have no lean score.
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- Left-leaning Anthony Edwards to undergo knee surgery as Timberwolves star faces up to two months out
- Center Timberwolves say Anthony Edwards will be 'good as new' with no long-term concern after knee surgery
- Right-leaning Timberwolves lose Anthony Edwards for 2 months after arthroscopic procedure on right knee: report