Anthony Edwards' lawyer: Assault charges baseless; chair was in way

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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was cited for third degree assault by Denver police following the team's season-ending loss to the Nuggets, after he allegedly swung a folding chair and struck two women who were working at the time at Ball Arena.

Denver beat Minnesota 112-109 on Tuesday night to win the first-round NBA playoff series in five games. Edwards missed the tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer, a 27-footer that hit the back iron.

According to police, Edwards was cited for misdemeanor third degree assault, defined as "knowingly or recklessly" causing bodily injury. Edwards was scheduled for a court appearance on June 9.said they were "aware of the alleged incident" and "in the process of gathering more information." The club had no further comment. Timberwolves players and team officials were scheduled to hold season-ending news conferences this week.

"Man, I respect everybody. I know what I posted was immature, and I'm sorry for that if I hurt anyone," Edwards said at media day on Sept. 26. "I'm working to be better."

 

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