Anthony Edwards, a standout player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, faces a potential suspension after receiving two technical fouls during Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. These fouls increase his season total to 16, triggering a mandatory one-game suspension under NBA rules. Edwards' behavior on the court has put him in a challenging position, as he becomes the first player since DeMarcus Cousins in the 2016-17 season to reach such a milestone before March, according to ESPN Research.
The tension during the game escalated when Edwards and Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt exchanged shoves, resulting in double technical fouls at the end of the first quarter. This incident marked the beginning of a tumultuous night for Edwards. With 5:21 remaining in the third quarter, he received a second technical foul for complaining about a non-call after he believed he was fouled on a drive. This led to his ejection from the game.
The league office is set to review the technical fouls to determine whether any will be rescinded. Until a decision is made, Edwards is slated to miss the upcoming game against the Utah Jazz on Friday. If neither technical foul is overturned, Edwards will automatically serve a one-game suspension due to his accumulation of technicals throughout the season.
Adding to his penalties, Edwards was issued a delay-of-game warning after tossing the ball into the crowd while walking toward the tunnel following his ejection. Such actions have contributed to his growing list of infractions and the subsequent consequences he faces.
Under NBA rules, every two additional technical fouls beyond the initial 16 result in another one-game suspension. However, all players start with a clean slate for the playoffs, where seven technical fouls lead to a suspension. For Edwards and the Timberwolves, maintaining discipline will be crucial as they navigate the remainder of the regular season and prepare for potential playoff contention.
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