The NBA announced on Tuesday that Edwards has been fined $50,000 for "directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan" in Saturday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the first-round series. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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 f

Anthony Edwards wasn’t backing down in Game 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ highly anticipated series vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves’ vocal leader was seen getting into it with a group of fans on the sidelines in an exchange that has now gone viral on social media.