Edwards fined $35K for turning off a fan during Kings vs. T-wolves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Anthony Edwards paid the price for his obscene gesture during the Minnesota 130-126 Timberwolves win over the Kings in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
The 23-year-old star was fined $35,000 for turning off a fan in the first quarter of Friday’s game at Golden 1 Center.
The NBA released the following statement on Sunday morning:
“Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 for an obscene gesture on the court, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today. The incident occurred with 3:15 remaining in the first quarter of the 130-126 victory of the Timberwolves over the Sacramento Kings on November 15 at Golden 1 Center.”
Edwards, who is not afraid to speak his mind, will be fine as he will earn $42.2 million. during the 2024-25 NBA seasonpart of the five-year, $204 million max contract extension he signed with Minnesota during the 2023 offseason. And obviously, Friday’s game ended in favor of the fifth-year veteran.
Despite Kings star De’Aaron Fox stealing the show with a career high and franchise record 60 pointsEdwards finished with a steady 36 points on 14-for-27 shooting with five rebounds and two assists — not surprising considering he averaged 25.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 15 games against Sacramento — and Minnesota stole a crucial group. -scene competition on the road.
Not even the league office and the fines it institutes can slow Edwards down when the Kings stand in his way.
