Anthony Edwards Ordered to Pay $14K a Month for Kid He Says He Never Met

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been ordered to hand over a massive sum every single month in child support. A judge ruled that the NBA phenom must pay $14,000 per month to his former partner, Alexandria Descroches, following a court battle over parental financial responsibilities. The eye-watering financial settlement comes with a startling revelation straight from the legal filings. Court documents show that the basketball prodigy maintains he has never actually met the baby he is now required to support financially.

According to legal paperwork obtained by, the five-figure monthly obligation was calculated after taking a close look at the athlete's staggering professional earnings. As one of the marquee names in professional basketball, Edwards locked down a massive maximum contract extension that catapulted him into the highest tier of sports earners. Descroches launched legal proceedings to formally establish paternity and obtain financial assistance for the child. While the legal process established Edwards' parental status, the paperwork revealed his stark claim that he has lacked any physical contact or face-to-face interaction with the child since birth.

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Descroches sought an amount reflective of the lifestyle Edwards' substantial basketball income provides. Under family law standards for high earners, courts routinely base child support figures on ensuring the child benefits from the wealth of the wealthy parent, even if the parent chooses to remain absent from the child's day-to-day life. The ruling puts a heavy spotlight on the guard's personal matters off the court. While Edwards continues to dominate headlines for his explosive play on the hardwood, his private affairs have drawn increased interest as legal documents filter through the court system. Neither Edwards nor his representatives have publicly commented on the court judgment or whether he intends to seek visitation rights in the future. For now, the court order remains legally binding, placing the $14,000 monthly check squarely on the superstar's tab.