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Anthony Edwards fined $50K for recklessly swinging a chair after playoff game

The incident occurred after Minnesota's Game 5 loss to Denver in the opening round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.

NEW YORK  – NBA Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 for 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.

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