Anthony Edwards cited for assault after swinging chair in Timberwolves’ playoff loss

Anthony Edwards was cited for assault after he swung a chair round in frustration in Denver on Tuesday when the Minnesota Timberwolves misplaced to the Denver Nuggets at Ball Area, USA TODAY Sports activities has confirmed.

Edwards was cited with two misdemeanor counts of third-degree assault for “knowingly or recklessly” inflicting bodily damage, based on Denver police. The All-Star guard allegedly hit two ladies who have been working on the sport when he flung the folding chair in a circle whereas strolling off the court docket to the locker room. Each workers have been reported to have suffered accidents that weren’t severe.

TMZ was first to report the information that Edwards was cited.

He’s summoned to look in court docket on June 9. If convicted, he may withstand 18 months in jail and a $1,000 superb.

“We’re conscious of the alleged incident concerning Anthony Edwards following Sport 5 in Denver and are within the strategy of gathering extra info,” the Timberwolves mentioned in a press release. “We have now no additional remark at this second.”

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Edwards led the group with 29 factors, eight rebounds and 7 assists within the 112-109 loss, which ended the Timberwolves’ season.

– Contributing: Jeff Zillgitt

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