Wolves' Anthony Edwards Cited for Assault; Allegedly Threw Chair That Hit 2 Employees

Denver 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, per Jake Shapiro of Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan.

Edwards' actions reportedly occurred after Minnesota lost 112-109 against the host Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of a Western Conference first-round playoff series, which finished the Timberwolves' postseason run. The defeat ended with Edwards missing a potential game-tying three-point attempt at the buzzer.

The NBA TV broadcast appeared to show Edwards tossing a chair before running to the tunnel.

Denver Police Department spokesman Jay Casillas told Shapiro the chair hit a pair of female security guards.

A source told Shapiro the chair first struck one security guard in the back before it hit a second guard. Both employees reportedly suffered minor injuries and asked to file charges, per Shapiro.

Dane Moore, who covers the Timberwolves, said he saw what happened:

Jackson Lloyd of the NBA Action with Jackson podcast relayed this video:

On Thursday, Edwards' lawyer issued a statement on the charges.

Denver police held up the Minnesota bus following the game to cite Edwards, per Shapiro.

State law calls for third-degree assault to carry a punishment of up to 18 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.

The Timberwolves released a statement on Edwards, per longtime NBA reporter Mark Medina.

"We are aware of the alleged incident regarding Anthony Edwards following Game 5 in Denver and are in the process of gathering more information," it read. "We have no further comment at this moment."

The 21-year-old Edwards just finished his third NBA season, averaging 24.6 points per game. He scored a team-high 29 points Tuesday.