Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been fined $50,000 for inappropriate taunts directed at Los Angeles Lakers fans during Game 1 of their playoff series, bringing his total fines this season to $514,000. This hefty sum includes various automatic penalties for technical fouls and ejections. While Edwards is often highlighted for his off-court issues, other players like Bobby Portis and Joel Embiid have faced steeper financial penalties due to suspensions. The NBA's collective bargaining agreement stipulates that wages lost from suspensions are converted to charitable donations rather than being retained by the teams. Edwards, whose annual salary is about $42.2 million, lost just one paycheck due to a technical foul accumulation suspension this season. As the Timberwolves look to reclaim home-court advantage after winning Game 1, Edwards's behavior may be under scrutiny as the playoffs progress.