Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards Fined $40K For Using Anti-Gay Language in IG Video

AnthonyEdwards was fined by the NBA for his use of anti-gay language on his social media accounts.

The league imposed a $40,000 fine onEdwards for using offensive and derogatory language on social media.

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The video was posted on the social media site. The video contains anti-gay language and a racial slur.

After the video came out, he apologized on the social networking site.

Anthony Edwards @theantedwards_

What I said was immature, hurtful, and disrespectful, and I’m incredibly sorry. It’s unacceptable for me or anyone to use that language in such a hurtful way, there’s no excuse for it, at all. I was raised better than that!

The president of basketball operations for the Wolves released a statement about the comments made by the man.

"We are not happy with the language and actions AnthonyEdwards displayed on social media." The Timberwolves apologized for the offense they have caused and are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming organization.

In a post on his Substack, the Basketball Hall of Fame member said that the video perpetuated prejudice against a group and that prejudice often leads to restricting rights and to violence.

Kevin Durant was fined $50,000 by the NBA for using homophobic and misogynistic language in a series of direct messages to an actor.

"Edwards needs to repair the damage with some voluntary community service with LGBTQ+ organizations, particularly youth groups, to show his support."

He was the top pick in the draft. He has been with the T- Wolves for three years.