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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards Addresses Abortion Texts With IG Model
A text exchange posted online by an Instagram model purportedly shows her telling Anthony Edwards that she is pregnant with his child.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves guard and NBA All-Star Anthony Edwards released a statement Monday after a woman claimed she was pregnant with Edwards' child and that he pressured her into having an abortion.
"I made comments in the heat of a moment that are not me, and that are not aligned with what I believe and who I want to be as a man," Edwards said in a statement.
"All women should be supported and empowered to make their own decisions about their bodies and what is best for them. I am handling my personal matters privately and will not be commenting on them any further at this time."
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A text exchange posted online by Instagram model Paige Jordae purportedly shows her telling Edwards that she is pregnant with his child. In response, texts from "Anthony Edwards" tell her to "get [an] abortion lol" and offers her $100,000.
At 19-5, the Edwards-led Timberwolves currently have the best record in the NBA this season.
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The Wolves are scheduled to play the Miami Heat in Florida on Monday night.
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