NEW YORK, United States - Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $75,000 by the NBA for public criticism of officiating and using inappropriate and profane language.
The league announced the punishment on Monday, following Edwards' comments after the Timberwolves' 113-103 home loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.
The 23-year-old, a key contributor to the United States' gold medal win at the Paris Olympics, has been a standout performer for the T-Wolves this season, averaging 25.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game.
Edwards used profanity to describe what he deemed a poor performance from the referees, calling it "terrible" and stating that he and teammate Julius Randle are unfairly penalized "for being stronger than our opponent every night." He further asserted, "We don't get no calls. That's how I feel about the officials every game we play."
Edwards was whistled for four fouls during the game against the Warriors and had four free throw attempts.
With a record of 14-13, the Timberwolves currently occupy the 10th position in the Western Conference, edging out Phoenix on tie-breakers.
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