NBA fines Anthony Edwards over criticism of officiating
Mar 31, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) dribbles the ball at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Anthony Edwards expected to be fined for the comments he made after the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, and the invoice has officially been submitted.
The NBA announced on Wednesday that Edwards has been fined $40,000 for “repeatedly publicly criticizing the officiating.”
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Edwards scored 27 points to lead the Timberwolves to a 107-101 win over the Thunder on Monday night. In an on-court interview after the game, he said the refs “did not give us no calls tonight” and that he was surprised Minnesota was able to get the win.
Edwards was also critical of the officiating after the T-Wolves lost to Oklahoma City on Jan. 20. You can see both videos of his comments here.
Obviously, Edwards felt it was worth $40,000 to make his point. The Timberwolves are 33-14 and in first place in the Western Conference. They look like a legitimate contender, so perhaps Edwards thinks his complaints will lead to Minnesota getting more calls down the stretch when it matters most.
