Anthony Edwards Suspended Against Jazz For 16th Technical Foul
Feb 28, 2025, 2:31 PM | Updated: 6:43 pm
Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots between Talen Horton-Tucker #5 and John Collins #20 of the Utah Jazz during the first half of a game at Delta Center on March 18, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Anthony Edwards will not suit up against the Utah Jazz on Friday night after being suspended by the NBA.
Edwards picked up his 16th technical foul in the Minnesota Timberwolves loss on Thursday night leading to an automatic suspension.
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Anthony Edwards Suspended For Technical Fouls
Edwards was ejected from Thursday’s 111-102 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers after arguing with officials about a non-whistle.
The All-Star guard missed the final 17 minutes of the game as the Wolves suffered their fifth loss in their last seven outings.
Minnesota is currently tied with the Dallas Mavericks in the 8/9 seed in the Western Conference at 32-28.
Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards has been suspended for tonight’s game against the Jazz for his 16th technical foul of the season, source tells ESPN.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 28, 2025
The Jazz, meanwhile, sit at 14-44 and in last place in the West.
Wednesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers was their second straight, and their seventh in the last 10.
After facing the Timberwolves, the Jazz will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, and the Detroit Pistons on Monday to wrap up a nine-game home stand.
Utah Jazz Injury Report
OUT – Lauri Markkanen (back)
OUT – Taylor Hendricks (leg)
OUT – Jordan Clarkson (foot)
AVAILABLE – John Collins (back)
AVAILABLE – Collin Sexton (ankle)
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
OUT – Anthony Edwards (suspension)
OUT – Julius Randle (groin)
OUT – Rudy Gobert (back)
QUESTIONABLE – Donte DiVincenzo (toe)
Utah Jazz Next Broadcast
The Jazz will host the Timberwolves on Friday at 7:30 p.m. MST. The game will be televised on KJZZ, streamed on Jazz+, and heard on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone.
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Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. Find Ben on Twitter at @BensHoops, on Instagram @BensHoops, or on BlueSky.
