NBA fines Anthony Edwards $50K for crotch grab, vulgar message to Lakers fans

The fine brings his 2024-25 season total up to $370,000.

Apr 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts toward referee Brian Forte (45) after called for a foul on Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The NBA is fining Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards $50,000 for a vulgar comment and obscene gesture directed at the crowd during Minnesota's blowout win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

In a now viral video, Edwards is seen talking back-and-forth with Lakers fans while at the scorer's table. Edwards is heard defending teammate Rudy Gobert by saying, "He got 200 million," repeatedly, and then bragging that his male anatomy is "bigger than yours."

The NBA is fining Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards $50,000 for his “my d--- bigger than yours” comments to the Lakers crowd Saturday night, sources tell ESPN.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 22, 2025

The NBA didn't divulge the vulgar details in its announcement, instead stating that Edwards is being fined for "inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture."

This will be the seventh time the league has issued a fine to Edwards this season, bringing his total to around $370,000. Edwards was previously been fined for making multiple obscene gestures on the playing court, using profane language multiple times in interviews and failing to leave the court after being ejected.

Overall, this marks the 11th time Edwards has been fined by the league in his career.

Game 2 of the series tips off at 9 p.m. CT Tuesday.