And after so much hype too ... rough.

Before Monday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Edwards had been listed as questionable on the Timberwolves' injury report, but went on to put up 47 points in a season-high 41 minutes. Minnesota would lose the game in overtime, 127-125.

The leg Edwards injured is the same one that plagued him with runner's knee in the 2025-26 season. During the same campaign's postseason, he also suffered both a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise. Fortunately, he didn't have any ligament damage.

Wait, so Anthony Edwards put up 47 points with a knee injury?

I'm not trying to sugarcoat this injury for the Timberwolves, it's pretty bad news, but I can't help but to look at this as an example of how Edwards is just wired differently from other modern superstars—what a DAWG.

At the same time, horrible management by Minnesota. His knee was already bothering him, and the Wolves respond by putting him out on the court for 41 minutes. They were essentially playing with fire, and now they're burnt to a crisp.

And just like that, LaMelo Ball finds himself on Charlotte Hornets 2.0.