Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has finally addressed rumors that he encouraged model Paige Jordae to get an abortion. On Sunday, Jordae shared photos and screenshots to X (formerly Twitter) that have since been deleted. According to The Daily Beast and The New York Post, who reviewed the original posts, Jordae shared screenshots of a text message conversation in which she told Edwards she was pregnant and had plans to see a doctor.
A person who appears to be Edwards replied: “Hell Nawl can’t do dis." He then suggested in a separate message that Jordae “get an abortion lol.”
“Honestly I had an abortion around two years ago and I regret it every day,” Jordae responded. “Man you can’t force a kid in da world,” Edwards replied. “You don’t even know what it’s is [sic] yet.”
The Post reported that in another message Edwards told Jordae “I don’t want a kid.” Other exchanges found him instructing her to “just take the pills,” and specifying “make sure I get da video of the box wit the right pills.”
Jordae also posted a screenshot of a wire transfer for the sum of $100,000 sent on November 27. Further texts from Edwards seem to confirm him as the sender, as he tells Jordae, “You got da money wats the hol up?” and later, “My attorney gone handle it.”
On Monday, Edwards responded to the controversy. "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," he wrote in a statement posted to social media. "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."
The Timberwolves have yet to publicly address the situation. The team is scheduled to play the Miami Heat tonight at Kaseya Center.
— Anthony Edwards (@theantedwards_) December 18, 2023
