NEW YORK — Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been fined $50,000 for directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan during a playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA president of league operations Byron Spruell announced Tuesday.

Anthony Edwards continues to cement his reputation as not only one of the NBA's most explosive young stars, but also one of its most fiery personalities. After the Minnesota Timberwolves dismantled the Los Angeles Lakers 117–95 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series,

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 for directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan during Game 1 vs. the Lakers.