Anthony Edwards fined $50,000 for throwing chair after playoff game

NBAExecutive Vice President, Head of BasketballOperationsJoe Dumars announced today that MinnesotaTimberwolves guard Anthony Edwardshas beenfined$50,000for recklessly swinging a chair infrustration that struck two bystanders as he exited the court atthe conclusion of the Timberwolves’ playoff game against the DenverNuggets on April 25 at Ball Arena.

Anthony Edwards could reportedly be filedwith with 3rd-degree assault after his Game 5 post-gameoutburst.Edwards picked up a chair & swung it. 2 employees were then"injured" and asked to press charges.(via @DenverSportsCom,@CharlieWaltonMN)pic.twitter.com/qIvKeGKXZH

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, theleague’s review of this matter was deferred until after thecriminal investigation into the player’s conduct concluded withcharges dismissed last month.