$235k is the amount of fines that Anthony Edwards has paid this season. The Timberwolves’ rising star has captured the NBA spotlight with his electrifying game and larger-than-life personality. Let me tell you, this guy isn’t just another polished athlete giving cookie-cutter responses in interviews. What makes Edwards so refreshing is his raw honesty. He speaks his mind, with no filter, and that’s rare in pro sports. It’s part of what draws fans to him—he’s real in a way that’s hard to come by. But here’s the thing: being unapologetically authentic isn’t always smooth sailing.

Edwards got lucky when the NBA decided to revoke a technical foul issued to him during Friday’s game against the New York Knicks. The 23-year-old spiked the basketball after the second-quarter buzzer, which is usually a no-go per league rules. But here’s the twist: that rule only applies during live play, not when the quarter ends. So, no harm, no foul.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch weighed in, saying, “It’s been rescinded, rightfully so,” before Saturday’s game against Cleveland. Seems like a pretty fair call, right?

Had the technical stuck, it would’ve been Edwards‘ 10th of the season. In the NBA, players are slapped with fines for every tech they get. And the more they rack up, the higher the fines go. Once a player hits techs 6 through 10, each one costs them $3,000. Furthermore, Edwards was also hit with a $50K fine last week thanks to an obscene gesture. The 2x All-Star made a promise then that, “I ain’t getting no more techs, I ain’t saying nothing else.”

He almost broke that promise in a matter of days. But looks like his pocket isn’t getting any lighter this time, though. This isn’t the only problem ANT man is dealing with. He’s also been disappointed with how the Wolves have been playing.

Anthony Edwards finally talks about Wolves’ glaring issue

The Timberwolves have faced growing pains and chemistry struggles this season, especially after making their big offseason trade. They hoped adding Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo would boost the team, but the results have been mixed.

Randle, in particular, has been inconsistent, and his pairing with Rudy Gobert hasn’t sparked the kind of production everyone hoped for. DiVincenzo, however, has found his rhythm since moving into the starting lineup, even with the setback of a toe injury.

At 22-20, the Wolves have more talent than their record suggests. They know they’re better than this. There’s a reason they reached the Conference Finals last year. Edwards has been vocal about their issues all season, from calling out his teammates for being soft to cheering them on during private workouts.

“I’m trying to get better in that aspect to figure out what the hell to say to get everybody on the same agenda because everybody right now is on different agendas,” Edwards said. His frustration is clear, and it’s no surprise—he’s been a leader, but even he can only do so much when the team isn’t clicking.

The Wolves are hoping that a recent win over the Knicks could have sparked the start of a streak but no; the Cavs didn’t let that happen last night. When Edwards called out the team earlier this season, they responded by winning six straight games.

If Minnesota chooses to stay with their current roster through the trade deadline, they’ll need to resolve these chemistry issues quickly. By the end of January, the team should be learning how to play together—not still trying to figure it out. Despite the struggles, there’s hope that the team can turn things around as the season progresses.