Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Monday for “making obscene gestures toward a game official.” Edwards’ latest penalty marks the fifth time this season that he’s been fined, bringing his total to $285,000.
Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Has Been Fined A Total Of $285,000 By The NBA This Season
This latest incident occurred Saturday during Minnesota’s 127-125 loss at home to the Memphis Grizzlies. Upset by the officiating in the game, Edwards was filmed flipping off an official with 1:26 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Edwards, 23, previously cost himself $35,000 when he made an obscene gesture on the court during Minnesota’s road win over the Sacramento Kings on Nov. 15.
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Anthony Edwards was then fined three times during December.
The two-time All-Star was fined $25,000 for using profane language during a postgame interview after the Timberwolves won at the Golden State Warriors on Dec. 9; $75,000 two weeks later when he used profanity while criticizing the officiating from a home loss to the Warriors on Dec. 23; and $100,000 for more profanity in an interview Dec. 27 after Minnesota defeated the Houston Rockets.
Edwards Was Fined $40,000 For Criticizing Officials Last Season, $50,000 In 2023 For Swinging A Chair Following A Playoff Loss
Last season, Edwards picked up a $40,000 fine after criticizing officials, and he was fined $50,000 after swinging a chair following Minnesota’s playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets in 2023.
Despite the multiple fines levied, Edwards isn’t hurting financially. He signed a five-year max rookie extension after the 2022-23 season, and he then earned All-NBA honors a year later.
That made him eligible for a Rose Rule boost to his max salary, raising his current contract to $244 million over five years. He’s making $42.17 million this season and is slated to earn $45.55 million in 2025-26.
Through 38 games (all starts) this campaign, Edwards is averaging 25.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field, a career-best 42.1% from 3-point range, and 82.3% at the foul line.
The Timberwolves visit the Washington Wizards on Monday.
