NBA star Anthony Edwards recently became the subject of widespread rumors regarding an extraordinary personal decision. Reports circulated claiming that the Minnesota Timberwolves guard allegedly paid $1,080,000 in child support upfront, covering 18 years of payments in a single lump sum. The story quickly went viral, sparking debates about responsibility, financial planning, and the realities of life as a professional athlete.
The claim suggested that Edwards had opted for the historic payment to fulfill his obligations all at once, avoiding future legal disputes and ensuring financial stability for his child. While such a move would undoubtedly be unprecedented in professional sports, the legitimacy of the story has since come under scrutiny.
NBA star Anthony Edwards reportedly made a historic move by paying $1,080,000 in child support all at once, covering 18 years worth of payment pic.twitter.com/4i38qjsBUQ
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) April 3, 2025
NBA star Anthony Edwards made a historic move by paying $1,080,000 in child support all at once, covering 18 years worth of payments. 😲
That’s $5,000 a month—but he decided to settle it all up front. The message is clear: “Don’t ask me for a thing for the next 18 years!” pic.twitter.com/wuj2LjC6pT
— Chiukwujioke_Proudly Anioma (@chiukwujioke) April 2, 2025
The mother of Edwards’ child, Ayesha Howard, directly addressed the rumors, denying that any such arrangement had been made. Speaking to The Shade Room, Howard stated,
“There are no court documents, motions, or proceedings that have occurred, nor have I been offered or agreed to such terms.” She also used social media to dismiss the claims, writing on her Instagram Story, “Where do these lies be coming from?”
Despite these denials, the rumor has taken on a life of its own, leading fans and media outlets to speculate about its origins.
Anthony Edwards looked a judge in the face and said he has no interest in knowing if his kid is even alive day to day, just how much to send every month
— That Rabbit Guy (@Son_ImSleep) March 31, 2025
Ant Edward’s has 4 kids w/4 different women, yet you will find many people blaming the women for “trapping” him with a kid for the money.
If he didn’t want kids, maybe he should’ve been better about not having unprotected sex w/random women on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th times! https://t.co/Tq7qYXmpCg
— TheSilencedCookieCabalLeader (@IsolatedHavoc) March 31, 2025
Antony Edwards paid his child upkeep 18yrs Upfront hahahaha. Enyewe she hates that Baby mama with passion.
— VIN’Jr 🇰🇪 🇪🇹 (@_IHAJJUTD_) April 2, 2025
i’m cryin anthony edward’s really paid 18 years child support up front, bro changed the game
— Abdullah (@wabdizzle) April 2, 2025
my heart hurts for anthony edwards daughter with Ayesha Howard. baby girl is going to grow up knowing her dad hated her existence bc he hated her mom…when she got pregnant with her.
why is it so hard for men to stop having sex with women they know they don’t like?
— 888🦋 (@terrasaidit) April 1, 2025
All parties look terrible and it’s that kid who now has to inherit the guilt and the hurt and the frustration.. People campaigning for Ant because he’s a celebrity and celebrating him dropping that amount of money to abandon his kid sits really wrong with me.
— Josh Eberley 🇨🇦 (@JoshEberley) April 2, 2025
the way people are caping for anthony edwards i thought he had no other children. this man is picking and choosing which kids he wants to father. jump him.
— LISA (@thebrwnhippie) April 1, 2025
