Anthony Edwards has a new best friend: fines. These days, even a breath from the 23-year-old Wolves star feels like a potential offense. Known for his fiery persona, Antman often blurs the line between bold and brash. And now, he’s crossed the line again in another heated moment. The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped a nail-biter at home to the Memphis Grizzlies, but the drama didn’t stop there.

Tensions ran high, and Anthony Edwards made sure everyone felt it. The odd incident unfolded with 1:26 left in the third quarter during a 125-127 loss to the Grizzlies at Target Center. Anthony Edwards made some obscene gestures towards the referee! And as always, the NBA didn’t hold back, handing Edwards a $50,000 fine for flashing obscene gestures at a game official. Executive VP Joe Dumars made it official. Edwards’ fiery passion? Expensive.

 

The latest $50K blister on Anthony Edwards’ wallet has divided the NBA community. Well, it isn’t the first time that the fans have thought the league has become “too soft.” However, given the gesture that Ant expressed, some of the audience is not particularly in his favor. But then, the die-hard fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t taking the matter lightly.

Timberwolves crowd left feeling agitated with Anthony Edwards’ $50k fine

“They are going to suspend dude soon,” an Anthony Edwards fan commented on X. Maybe that’s a bit of a stretch, but you can surely imagine or foresee officials ejecting the 23-year-old shooting guard or handing them a tech in one of the games. Anyway, the NBA has been more strict this season than ever before. And it might be their way to keep the players and their actions in check. But well, for Antman, things do get out of his hands at times.

Another fan chimed in:

“Y’all takin all his money 😭.” As of December 29, Edwards has been fined $235,000. Now add the $50k and the total goes all the way up to $285K. The comment reflects a fan’s frustration and humor at the hefty fines or penalties that Anthony Edwards is facing due to his on-court actions. It shows how these financial repercussions can accumulate for passionate players who frequently find themselves at odds with the NBA’s stricter regulations.

Meanwhile, someone dropped a GIF reaction. And oh boy! it’s got to be a hard attack on Adam Silver & Co. A teddy bear hugging soft towels! Yes, the visual simply means the NBA has become “soft.” And Anthony Edwards is facing the wrath of their softness in almost every game. At this point, it seems only unfair, but then we also have

Draymond Green who although not being fined is getting techs left and right even when he’s not at fault.

The fans’ irritation is clear when they said: “And you wonder why ratings are down, you clowns.” Fans of the league, experts, and critics have repeatedly complained that the quality of the games is falling. Why? Maybe because the officials are being way too strict than they used to be. Who doesn’t love some on-court drama? And the NBA is missing it all of a sudden. Mostly sporting action and less trash-talking, rivals aren’t rivaling the way Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing did back in the late 80s.

Lastly, someone dropped a single emoji reaction: “👎” Simply put the fans aren’t buying into Anthony Edwards’ $50K fine. He seems to have become an easy target in all the games. However, his gestures and profanity do go haywire at times. The situation could’ve been avoided, maybe. Who knows?

Ultimately, it’s Antman, again. He’s at the center of attention and for the wrong reasons. One obscene reaction in a hyped moment amidst his 15-point game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday added more bitterness to the 125-127 loss. Now the question is: Can Anthony Edwards put an end to his fines saga? What do you think?