Timberwolves' Edwards cited for assault after post-game outburst

"We are aware of the alleged incident regarding Anthony Edwards following Game 5 in Denver and are in the process of gathering more information," the Timberwolves said in a statement on Wednesday, a day after the Nuggets' series-clinching win. "We have no further comment at this moment."

Edwards missed a potential game-tying shot at the buzzer on Tuesday night and stormed off the court, with television footage appearing to show him slamming a chair down as he headed toward the locker room.

Jay Casillas, spokesperson for the Denver Police Department, said Edwards swung a folding chair that hit two female employees, who both suffered minor injuries.

Edwards is due to appear in court on June 9th in Denver, according to the citation.

Colorado law defines third-degree assault as knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence, inflicting bodily injury on another person.

The charge is a misdemeanour and could result in jail time and a fine of up to $1,000 (£800).