NBA fines Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves star, $40K for antigay comments made on social media

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards The NBA announced on Tuesday that the NBA had fined him $40,000 for offensive and derogatory language used on social media.

Edwards made homophobic remarks while watching a group of people on a sidewalk last week, as part of an Instagram video. In a press release, the league stated that Edwards had deleted the video and acknowledged that his comments were inappropriate.

He also issued an apology On his Twitter account, he posted the incident on Sunday.

Edwards sent a tweet saying that Edwards had said something immature, hurtful, and disrespectful. “It is unacceptable for me to use that language in such hurtful ways, there’s no excuse.” I was raised in a better way than that.”

In a statement, the Timberwolves expressed disappointment at Edwards’ comments last week.

“We are disappointed with the language, actions and words Anthony Edwards displayed through social media,” Tim Connelly, the team president, stated last Monday. “The Timberwolves are committed being an inclusive organization that welcomes all people and we apologize for any offense caused.”