Anthony Edwards paid the price for his obscene gesture during the Minnesota Timberwolves' 130-126 win over the Kings in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
The 23-year-old star was fined $35,000 for flipping off a fan in the first quarter of Friday’s game at Golden 1 Center.
The NBA on Sunday morning released the following statement:
“Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The incident occurred with 3:15 remaining in the first quarter of the Timberwolves' 130-126 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Nov. 15 at Golden 1 Center.”
The following has been released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/tyELqGbzHh
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) November 17, 2024
Edwards, who isn't afraid to speak his mind, will be fine, as he will earn $42.2 million during the 2024-25 NBA season, part of the five-year, $204 million max contract extension he signed with Minnesota during the 2023 offseason. And evidently, Friday’s game ended in the fifth-year veteran’s favor.
Despite Kings star De’Aaron Fox stealing the show with a career-high and franchise-record 60 points, Edwards finished with a steady 36 points on 14-for-27 shooting with five rebounds and two assists -- unsurprising considering he has averaged 25.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 15 games against Sacramento -- and Minnesota stole a crucial group-stage matchup on the road.
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Anthony Edwards made this shot pic.twitter.com/nhcvRlCsXp
— Jonah (@Huncho_Jman) November 16, 2024
Not even the league office and the fines it institutes can slow Edwards when the Kings stand in his way.
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