Timberwolves' Edwards fined $50,000 for 'obscene' response to heckler

NEW YORK, United States — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 for "directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan," the NBA announced on Tuesday (Wednesday Manila time).

It was the latest infraction for Edwards, who had already been assessed fines totaling $320,000 this season for various offenses, including foul language during media interviews, an obscene gesture on court and failure to leave the court in a timely manner after he was ejected from a game.

The latest incident came late in the third quarter of the Timberwolves' 117-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in game one of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Saturday.

Edwards clapped back at a fan who was heckling teammate Rudy Gobert.

Announcement of the fine came hours before the Lakers hosted game two of the best-of-seven series.