US EditionTimberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined $50,000 for obscene gesture and comment directed at heckler
- Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves was fined $50,000 by the NBA for vulgar comments made toward fans during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Edwards said, "My d*** bigger than yours" to fans while gesturing to his nether regions, which led to the fine categorized as an obscene gesture.
- The Timberwolves won the game 117-95, with Edwards contributing 22 points, along with nine assists and eight rebounds.
- This fine adds to Edwards' total fines for the 2024-25 season, which have reached $514,393 due to various infractions, including technical fouls and a suspension.
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