T’Wolves’ Anthony Edwards fined $25K by NBA for throwing ball into the stands

The NBA has fined Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves $25,000 after he threw a ball into the stands during the team’s 124-121 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

The incident happened at the end of the first half with Minnesota leading Portland 62-59. Edwards rebounded the final shot of the half, then cocked back and tossed the ball down the court well after the buzzer went off.

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Edwards’ throw reportedly hit a fan sitting next to a stanchion at the other end of the court.

Edwards played 38:20 and scored 34 points during the victory. The 24-year-old is averaging 29.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals in 49 games this season for the 36-23 Timberwolves.

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Author : Sean Leahy

Publish date : 2026-02-26 21:14:00

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