Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves: $25K Fine After Ball Toss

The NBA fined Minnesota star Anthony Edwards $25,000 after he "threw the ball into the crowd" at halftime of the Timberwolves' 124-121 win over Portland. Edwards still scored 34 points and is averaging a career-high 29.6 points, while Minnesota sits 36-23 and fifth in the West. The punishment adds to a season of discipline — $430,000 in fines and nine technicals — and even prompted Adidas to drop a new video around the incident. Merlin sees a fiery talent who keeps producing even as his temper costs him. Repeated techs strain a team chasing deep playoff runs; if Edwards curbs the outbursts the Wolves keep their edge, but continued flare ups could become real distractions or lead to suspension.