Anthony Edwards is one of the highest paid players in the world the NBAbut his wallet takes another hit.
The league imposed the fine Minnesota Timberwolves star $50,000 for what was described as “obscene gestures.” The gestures in question were directed at a referee, the NBA determined. The latest punishment brings his season’s fine total to $285,000.
He has been penalized five times this season for various conduct violations, most of which stem from language.
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards goes to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Edwards, the top selection of 2020 NBA draftsigned a five-year rookie extension following the 2022-23 season. The following year, he earned All-NBA honors, bringing the total value of his contract over five years to $224 million.
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The league cited Edwards’ conduct with 1:26 left in the third quarter of Saturday’s 127-125 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in announcing the penalty.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, right, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets forward Justin Holiday defends in the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series on Monday, May 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Edwards, a two-time All-Star in his fifth season, was out with 2:25 left in the period. He picked up his ninth NBA technical foul of the season while on the bench.
March 18, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) watches against the Utah Jazz during the fourth quarter at Delta Center. (Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports)
In December, he was awarded $100,000 for blasphemy during a live television interview, $75,000 for a blasphemous public criticism of the officiating official and $25,000 for blasphemy in a media interview. In November, he was fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture in court.
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Edwards capped off last weekend’s loss with the Grizzlies with 15 points. The T’Wolves entered Monday night’s game against the Washington Wizards with a 20-18 record and ranked eighth in the Western Conference standings.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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