Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards cited for assault for swinging chair after season-ending loss; lawyer responds.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been cited for third-degree assault after swinging a folding chair on his way to the locker room following the team’s season-ending loss against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, Denver police told Denver Sports 104.3
The FanDenver police have cited Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards for third-degree assault after he allegedly picked up, swung, and threw a folding chair that hit two Ball Arena security guards.
After missing a 3-pointer that would have tied the game at the buzzer, Edwards immediately ran off the court. As he went through the tunnel, he picked up a chair and tossed it aside.
The Denver Police Department’s Jay Casillas told Denver Sports that he injured two women working at Ball Arena, one of whom is a security guard. With the game over, Anthony’s exit from the court was partially obstructed by a chair, which he moved and set down three steps later.
As video of the incident confirms, Anthony did not swing the chair at anyone and of course did not intend to hurt anyone.
