League: NBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Trades

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

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:32 AM

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.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Key Details

•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

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

"
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.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Cleveland Cavaliers Los Angeles Lakers Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Basketball