Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined for April incident

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $50K by the NBA for an incident that occurred on April 25 following a playoff game in Denver, the league announced.

As we detailed at the time, while exiting the court following the Timberwolves’ season-ending loss to the Nuggets, Edwards allegedly picked up a folding chair and swung it, striking two bystanders who were working at Ball Arena. The NBA’s statement refers to Edwards as “recklessly swinging a chair in frustration.”

Typically, the punishment in situations like this one would be announced within a day or two. According to the league, the delay, in this case, was due to a desire to let the legal process play out. Edwards was cited at the time for two counts of third-degree assault, but those charges were dismissed following a criminal investigation.

Although Edwards won’t face any sort of suspension as a result of the incident, $50K is the maximum amount the NBA can fine a player without opening the door for the player to appeal the decision and take the issue to a grievance arbitrator.

Edwards is currently with the Team USA squad that will compete in the 2023 World Cup later this month.