NBA player Anthony Edwards seen in a game against the Denver Nuggets.Photo:AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty
AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty
The fine comes nearly four months after the Minnesota Timberwolves player missed a 3-point overtime buzzer-beater in a playoff match against the Denver Nuggets on April 25.
The game led to his team’s elimination from the playoffs, and after he missed the shot, Edwards, 22, ran off the court and was seen spinning a chair and apparently tossing it before going into the locker room. Denver won the series 4-1, and ended up winning the 2023 NBA championship.
“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 statement continued.
Anthony Edwards seen in a game against the Denver Nuggets.Matthew Stockman/Getty
Matthew Stockman/Getty
After Edwards was cited for third-degree assault, according toESPN, his attorney Harvey Steinberg told the outlet that the Denver Police Department’s charges — which the NBA notes have been “dismissed” — were “baseless.”
He continued: “As video of the incident confirms, Anthony did not swing the chair at anyone and of course did not intend to hurt anyone. Anthony intends to vigorously defend against these baseless charges.”
Edwards' attorney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Thursday.
Videofrom after the game shows Edwards running out of the arena as he grabbed the chair, spun it around and tossed it on the ground. The chair appeared to be in the athlete’s path as he was headed toward the arena tunnel.
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Denver police spokesman Jay Casillas told ESPN at the time that the two employees' injuries were not serious.
The fine announcement comes as Edwards preps to represent theU.S.A at the FIBA World Cupin the Philippines later this month, alongside fellow players Brandon Ingram, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and more, per CBS. Team USA’s head coach is Steve Kerr, with Erik Spoelstra, Ty Lue, and Mark Few working as assistant coaches.
source: people.com
