Anthony Edwards is without doubt one of the highest paid gamers in the NBA, however his pockets is taking one other hit.
The league fined the Minnesota Timberwolves star $50,000 for what was described as “obscene gestures.” The gestures in query had been directed at a referee, the NBA decided. The most recent punishment brings his season positive whole to $285,000.
He has been penalized fives instances this season for various behavioral transgressions, most of which stem from language.
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards goes to the basket in opposition to the Memphis Grizzlies within the third quarter of an NBA basketball recreation Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photograph/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Edwards, the highest choice within the 2020 NBA Draft, inked a five-year rookie extension following the 2022-23 season. He earned All-NBA honors the next yr, which introduced the full worth of his contract to $224 million over a five-year span.
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The league cited Edwards’ conduct with 1:26 left within the third quarter of the 127-125 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday throughout the announcement of the punishment.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, proper, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets ahead Justin Vacation defends within the second half of Recreation 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff sequence Monday, Could 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photograph/David Zalubowski)
Edwards, a two-time All-Star in his fifth season, had been subbed out with 2:25 remaining within the interval. He acquired his NBA-leading ninth technical foul of the season whereas on the bench.
Mar 18, 2024; Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) appears on in opposition to the Utah Jazz throughout the fourth quarter at Delta Middle. (Rob Grey-USA TODAY Sports activities)
Throughout December, he was docked $100,000 for profanity throughout a reside tv interview, $75,000 for a profane public criticism of the officiating and $25,000 for profanity in a media interview. In November, he was fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the court docket.
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Edwards completed this previous weekend’s loss to the Grizzlies with 15 factors. The T’Wolves entered Monday night time’s recreation in opposition to the Washington Wizards with a 20-18 file and sat within the eighth spot within the Western Convention standings.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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