Edwards surgery throws a wrench into a beautiful Wolves start

Note: On Tuesday evening after this column was submitted, news broke that Anthony Edwards will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will miss up to two months of playing time.

The column concentrates on the reasons why the Wolves thrilling start to the season ratifies the vision of the front office and coaching staff in making dramatic changes over the summer. It specifically notes the surprisingly strong contribution of newcomer Jonathan Kuminga in so ably fulfilling the thankless role he has been handed, and the commitment to defense made by another newcomer, LaMelo Ball, as signs of a teamwork-oriented roster. 

Preliminary reports by other Wolves beat writers such as Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic note that the Wolves and Edwards elected to have the surgery now becaus...