• News
  • Film and TV
  • Music
  • Tech
  • Features
  • Celebrity
  • Politics
  • Weird
  • Community
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
TikTok
YouTube
Submit Your Content
NBA star Anthony Edwards fined $50,000 after shocking footage shows 'obscene' comments he made to fans during game

Home> News> Sport

Updated 10:19 23 Apr 2025 GMT+1Published 10:16 23 Apr 2025 GMT+1

NBA star Anthony Edwards fined $50,000 after shocking footage shows 'obscene' comments he made to fans during game

The Minnesota Timberwolves guard used 'inappropriate language' towards a basketball fan

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

Anthony Edwards had landed himself a huge fine following remarks he made to Los Angeles Lakers fans.

The LA Lakers and Edwards' team, Minnesota Timberwolves, went head-to-head over the weekend.

While the Lakers arguably has some of the biggest names in basketball on its team, it was the Timberwolves that proved victorious on Saturday night (April 19) and won 117-95.

Advert

But the win will be slightly tainted for Edwards who has since been slapped with a $50,000 fine by the NBA.

In a statement shared to social media yesterday (April 22), the basketball association said: "Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 for directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations."

Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 by the NBA (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 by the NBA (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

It went on: "The incident occurred with 4:33 remaining in the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 117-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on April 19 at Crypto.com Arena."

Advert

READ MORE:

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL COACH FIRED AFTER PULLING PLAYER'S HAIR

MAN CHARGED WITH STALKING CAITLIN CLARK MAKES DISTURBING ADMISSION

In regards to what Edwards said, well, there were a few things. When one fan directed abuse at Rudy Gobert, the Timberwolves guard stepped in an replied replied: "He got $200 million."

Advert

Gobert then corrected Edwards and said that he actually has $300 million.

Then Edwards was asked 'where yo' kids at?' amid the ongoing paternity drama he's embroiled in with Ayesha Howard.

In total, it's believed that the Timberwolves star has fathered four kids, including a daughter with his longtime girlfriend Shannon Jackson.

Advert

When the fan continued to heckled the basketball stars, Edwards went on to say 'my d**k bigger than yours' while grabbing his crotch.

Edwards' behavior hasn't impressed people online. One person said: "There’s lots of kids in the crowd man needs to grow up!"

Basketball fans have criticized Edwards for his behavior (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Basketball fans have criticized Edwards for his behavior (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Echoing similar sentiments, another person wrote: "You have to be better than that young man. Too many young children look up to you regardless if you want to be a role model or not."

Advert

"Classy," penned a third. "Can't remember the last NBA game I watched. Because of guys like this."

Someone else suggested that Edwards was 'insecure' as another said that Edwards seemingly isn't bothered about landing himself any fines from the NBA.

UNILAD have approached Edwards' representation for comment.

Featured Image Credit: Barstool Sports/Twitter

Topics: NBA, Basketball, Social Media, Viral, News, Sport

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

X

@niamhshackleton

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

5 hours ago
6 hours ago
  • 5 hours ago

    'Fridge cigarette' trend explained as Gen Z ditches traditional smoke breaks

    The new trend is taking TikTok by storm

    News
  • 5 hours ago

    Doctor reveals what you should never do in bed as he explains best way to beat insomnia

    Dr. Matthew Walker has offered some tips to curb insomnia and scrub up on your bedtime habits

    News
  • 5 hours ago

    FBI issues urgent warning to 150,000,000 US iPhone users to delete this text as soon as it appears

    Attacks on iPhones and Androids have surged more than 700 percent this month

    News
  • 6 hours ago

    Surprising meaning behind people who keep waking up at the same time every night

    It's surprisingly common

    News
  • Kyle Filipowski’s family accuses fiancée of grooming and isolating the NBA newcomer
  • Shaq fans uncover old footage from influencer after PDA photo goes viral
  • 19-year-old influencer plunges 150ft to her death after 'unfastening harness during panic attack' on parasail
  • Shocking footage shows suspect in custody kicking hole in wall and escaping