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Anthony Edwards ordered to pay $14K monthly child support for son he has never met

2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:58 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Anthony Edwards ordered to pay $14K monthly child support for son he has never met
Summary

Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves player, has been ordered by a court to pay $14,000 per month in child support for his son Amir, whom he has never met. The court ruling also requires Edwards to secure a life insurance policy valued at $2.6 million with the child's mother, Alexandria Descroches, as the beneficiary. Edwards, who currently earns around $4.8 million monthly under a five-year, $244 million contract, must also cover Descroches' legal fees exceeding $21,000. This order adds to the existing child support obligations Edwards has for his other children.

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By the Numbers
  • •Edwards ordered to pay $14K monthly in child support.
  • •Court requires a $2.6 million life insurance policy.
  • •He has never met his son, Amir, born in 2023.
  • •Ruling includes covering over $21K in legal fees.
  • •Edwards has four children with different women.
Latest Updates
  • 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Edwards Child Support Case Takes New Turn After Reaction Emerges
  • 1:58 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Edwards Ordered to Pay $14,000 a Month in Child Support for Son He Says He Has Never Met
  • 6:32 AMYahoo Sports — NBA star Anthony Edwards ordered to pay $14K in child support for kid he has ‘never met’
What they're saying
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Anthony Edwards’ child support case has taken another turn after one of his children’s mothers publicly reacted to the latest ruling involving the Minnesota Timberwolves star.A judge recently ordered Edwards to pay $14,000 per month in child support to Alexandria Desroches for their son, Amir. According to TMZ, the amount was based on Edwards’ monthly […] The post Anthony Edwards Child Support Case Takes New Turn After Reaction Emerges appeared first on HEAVY.

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Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves franchise player, is mandated by the judge to pay $14,000 per month in child support for his son, whom he claims to have never met. TMZ… The post Anthony Edwards Ordered to Pay $14,000 a Month in Child Support for Son He Says He Has Never Met appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & Morero.

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Anthony Edwards is being forced to pay $14K in child support among other things for a child he shares with his ex, Alexandria Descroches. Anthony Edwards is no stranger to legal battles when it comes to his kids.

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