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Edwards faces knee surgery; Knicks and Devils win
Edwards, a four-time All-Star, is expected to have the procedure Thursday after scoring thirty-three point three a game; his season's awards chances now hang on recovery.
On air: Kenji Moonfield and Dr. Nina Byte on Late Night BBNPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by The Guardian: “Anthony Edwards to undergo knee surgery as Timberwolves star faces up to two months out”, with reporting from New York Post, Associated Press via TSN, Gino Hard, Field Level Media and ESPN.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11:33 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Kenji Moonfield and Dr. Nina Byte.
- Topics: Connor Hellebuyck, Devils, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Knicks.
- BBN covered this story before: Timberwolves lose Anthony Edwards for two months (October 27).
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- The GuardianAnthony Edwards to undergo knee surgery as Timberwolves star faces up to two months out
- New York PostConnor Hellebuyck turns in stellar debut as Devils rout Stars for fourth straight win
- New York PostKnicks rout Pistons in defensive gem for long-awaited first win of season
- Associated Press via TSNConnor Hellebuyck earns win in his Devils debut as New Jersey beats Dallas Stars October 27, 2026 · facts used on air
- Gino HardHellebuyck Debut Win: Devils Beat Stars 5-1 - Gino Hard October 27, 2026 · facts used on air
- Field Level MediaKarl-Anthony Towns, Knicks avert 0-4 start with victory over Pistons - Field Level Media - Professional sports content solutions October 27, 2026 · facts used on air
- ESPNKnicks 111-97 Pistons (Oct 27, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN October 27, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTimberwolves guard Anthony Edwards needs arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and could miss up to two months, with the procedure expected Thursday.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHe was averaging thirty-three point three points through four games, and the absence could knock him out of awards contention.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe Knicks finally won, one hundred eleven to ninety-seven over the Pistons, after an oh-and-three start.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThey outscored Detroit thirty-seven to thirteen in the third quarter alone.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentKarl-Anthony Towns had twenty-seven points and twenty rebounds, and New York avoided being the first defending champion to open oh-and-four since the nineteen sixty-nine seventy Celtics.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentConnor Hellebuyck debuted for the Devils four days after the Jets traded him, with one practice, and beat Dallas five to one.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentOne practice, sixteen saves. That's a faster onboarding than my last software update.
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The story so far
- Sources: Devils land 3-time Vezina winner Hellebuyck from Jets · ESPN
- Tatum scores 36 as Celtics beat Knicks · Yahoo Sports
- Hellebuyck 'really excited to play hockey again' after trade to Devils · Fox News
- Gobert goes 0-for-8, still grabs 19 rebounds in Wolves loss · Heavy.com
- Sources: Wolves' Edwards to miss up to 2 months after arthroscopic… · ESPN
- Timberwolves lose Anthony Edwards for two months · Fox News
- Edwards faces knee surgery; Knicks and Devils win (this story)
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