Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been ordered to pay $14,000 a month in child support for a 3-year-old son he testified he has never met in person and does not want a relationship with, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.
The ruling, based on Edwards’ reported monthly income of nearly $4.8 million, represents a substantial increase from the state’s baseline child-support obligation of about $3,200. The mother, Alexandria Descroches, had sought a higher amount. She reported monthly income of about $1,016 and testified that she hopes to complete her college education to better provide for their son, Amir, who was born in 2023.
The court noted Edwards’ spending capacity, citing monthly outlays of $31,000 on food, $70,000 on entertainment and $30,000 on vacations. In addition to the support payments, the judge ordered Edwards to obtain a life insurance policy valued at approximately $2.6 million with Descroches named as the primary beneficiary and to cover more than $21,000 in her legal fees.
Edwards admitted under oath that he has never met Amir and is not seeking parenting time. The documents confirm paternity and establish the financial obligations without requiring any contact or visitation.
This case is one of several involving Edwards, a four-time All-Star who signed a five-year, more than $200 million extension with Minnesota in 2023. In July, a Georgia judge ordered him to pay $3,222 a month to Ayesha Howard for their daughter, Aubri, born in October 2024. Edwards had already made more than $110,000 in voluntary payments in that matter. He also has children with other women from 2023 and 2024.
High-earning athletes frequently face upward deviations from state guidelines when courts consider lifestyle and the child’s best interests. Descroches’ attorney has previously described an “open-door policy” for Edwards to see the child, though the latest filings show he has declined involvement beyond financial support.
Edwards, 25, has not publicly commented on the latest ruling. His on-court performance has remained strong amid the personal legal matters, with career-high scoring averages in recent seasons. The payments will continue until Amir reaches adulthood unless modified by further court action.
