Anthony Edwards fined $50,000 more than 3 months after chair incident
Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 stemming from an incident that happened more than three months ago after the Timberwolves were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of a best-of-seven playoff series.
The incident happened as Edwards left the floor following the 112-109 loss on April 25, and as he left court he grabbed a folding chair and swung it around. Two staff members working at Ball Arena said they were hit by the chair, and suffered injuries as a result. Edwards has since been cited for assault.
The NBA issued the fine 106 days later, saying the penalty is for Edwards "recklessly swinging a chair in frustration that struck two bystanders as he exited the court at the conclusion of the Timberwolves' playoff game against the Denver Nuggets on April 25 at Ball Arena."
"In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, the league's review of this matter was deferred until after the criminal investigation into the player's conduct concluded with charges dismissed last month," the league added.
Harvey Steinberg, the attorney for Edwards, called Denver Police Department's decision to charge Edwards "baseless."
“With the game over, Anthony’s exit from the court was partially obstructed by a chair, which he moved and set down three steps later. As video of the incident confirms, Anthony did not swing the chair at anyone and of course did not intend to hurt anyone,” Steinberg said. “Anthony intends to vigorously defend against these baseless charges.”
Edwards is currently participating with the U.S. men's national team in preparation for the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
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