TimberWolves Star Slapped with $50K Fine for F-Bomb After Game 1 Flop

“I guess I need to shoot more,” Edwards said while reflecting on his 18-point game. “I only took 13 f***ing shots.”

This marks Edwards’ second fine of the postseason, pushing his total fines for the season to $420,000. Most of these penalties, including the latest, have been for using profanity during media interactions.

However, his previous fine stemmed from a different incident — it involved comments directed at a fan. During the Timberwolves’ first-round win over the Lakers, Edwards engaged in what seemed like playful trash talk with a courtside fan, debating who had more money.

Edwards ended the exchange by boldly claiming — in not-so-subtle terms — that his anatomy was superior to the fan’s, punctuating the moment by grabbing his crotch. The gesture was caught on video and quickly spread on social media, earning him another $50,000 fine.

His regular-season fines include a range of offenses, such as flipping off referees, publicly criticizing officials, and repeatedly using profanity during media appearances.

It’s clear that Edwards isn’t particularly concerned about the financial consequences. With a five-year, $244 million contract and numerous endorsement deals, the 23-year-old has more than enough financial cushion — and time — to land even more lucrative opportunities down the line.

He appears content to spend a notable chunk of that wealth on expressing himself freely, regardless of NBA penalties.

That’s a stark contrast to someone like rookie Jaylen Clark, who played just six minutes in the Timberwolves’ blowout loss to Oklahoma City. Clark’s rookie deal is worth $492,323 — before taxes. At the rate Edwards is being fined, Clark would be bankrupt in no time.