The Timberwolves are aware of an alleged incident involving Anthony Edwards as he left the court following Minnesota’s 112-109 loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday night but are still gathering information, the team said in a statement Wednesday. Denver Police cited Edwards for third-degree assault after two women said they were hit with a folding chair swung by Edwards as he was exiting the court. Here’s what you need to know:
- The Timberwolves issued a statement Wednesday: “We are aware of the alleged incident regarding Anthony Edwards following Game 5 in Denver and are in the process of gathering more information. We have no further comment at this moment.”
- According to Denver Police, it was reported that “while Edwards was walking from the court to the locker room at the conclusion of the game, he swung a folding chair and struck two women who were working at the time. Both women were injured, and at the time it was reported that the injuries were not serious.”
- Minnesota was eliminated from the postseason with the loss to Denver. Edwards, an NBA All-Star this past season, had 29 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in the Game 5 loss.
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