The NBA on Tuesday fined Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $50,000 “for directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan.”
This incident happened with 4:33 remaining in the third quarter of Minnesota’s 117-95 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. The Timberwolves were ahead 85-61 and waiting for a timeout to end. Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid were on the sideline near the scorer’s table when Edwards exchanged words with a fan.
Edwards has been fined by the league multiple times this season, including a fine for each of his 17 regular-season technical fouls – totaling $622,000, which includes a one-game suspension.
Anthony Edwards fines in 2024-25
Nov. 17: Fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court in a game at Sacramento.
Dec. 9: Fined $25,000 for using profane language during a media interview after a game at Golden State.
Dec. 23: Fined $75,000 for public criticism of the officiating and using inappropriate and profane language after a home game.
Dec. 29: Fined $100,000 for using profane language during a live TV interview after a game at Houston.
Jan. 13: Fined $50,000 for making obscene gestures toward a game official during a home game.
Feb. 28: Fined $5,000 and suspended one game for accumulating his 16th technical foul of the season. Each technical foul includes a fine on an escalating penalty scale.
March 1: Fined $35,000 for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection and throwing the game ball into the spectator stands during a game at the Los Angeles Lakers.
(This story has been updated with additional information.)