Wolves star Anthony Edwards charged with assault, accused of throwing chair after season-ending loss
DENVER – Police say a Minnesota Timberwolves star was out of bounds after Tuesday night's playoff loss. But he didn't get a technical foul, or a fine -- he got charged with assault.
Seconds after Tuesday night's loss to the Denver Nuggets, Edwards exited the floor at Ball Arena. Video appears to show him throwing a chair out of frustration. It reportedly hit two people who were working security. In another video, there does not appear to be any significant contact.
The Denver Police Department confirmed late Wednesday afternoon that Edwards was charged with misdemeanor third-degree assault. Police say no one was seriously hurt.
WCCO News spoke with one insider who said he would be surprised if there was a harsh punishment by the team or the league.
After the game, Edwards did not address the incident, but his final answer was fitting.
"Bad things, after bad things, after bad things, just happens to us. But all praise to my teammates," Edwards said. "All of us, we stuck together throughout all the adversity...Big shoutout to those guys."
Edwards is scheduled to make a court appearance on June 9.