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Anthony Edwards Ordered to Pay $14,000 Monthly Child Support for Son Amir
8/22/2026, 11:35:48 AM
Core Court Ruling
A Georgia judge ordered Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards to pay $14,000 per month in child support to his former partner Alexandria Desroches (spelled “Descroches” in some outlets). The ruling, issued in August 2026, is based on Edwards’ reported monthly earnings of roughly $4.8 million. In addition to the support payments, the judge required Edwards to secure a $2.6 million life-insurance policy naming Desroches as the primary beneficiary and to cover her legal fees exceeding $21,000.
Background: Edwards’ Family and Prior Obligations
Edwards, the 2020 first-overall NBA draft pick, is a father of four children with four different women:
- Aris Ariel Carlyle – daughter born September 2023 to Daja Carlyle.
- Amir – son born October 2023 to Alexandria Desroches. Edwards testified under oath that he has never met Amir and is not seeking parenting time.
- Aislynn Edwards – daughter born March 1 2024 to Shannon Jackson. The birth was announced during a Timberwolves game; Jackson and Edwards refer to her affectionately as “Aisy Paisy.”
- Aubri’ Summers Edwards – daughter born October 2024 to Ayesha Howard. Edwards’ paternity was later confirmed through DNA testing.
In May 2025, Edwards was ordered to pay $3,222 per month in child support to Howard for their one-year-old daughter, after having already contributed over $100,000 in support earlier that year.
Financial Details of the Ruling
The court documents outline Edwards’ monthly discretionary spending as $31,000 on food, $70,000 on entertainment, and $30,000 on vacations. Based on his income, the judge set the child-support amount at $14,000, a substantial increase from the baseline figure of approximately $3,200 per month previously applied. Desroches, who reports a personal income of $1,016 per month, testified that the support will help her complete a college degree and provide for Amir.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Life-insurance amount – *Complex* reported the required policy at $1.6 million, whereas *TMZ*, *Eurohoops*, and the *New York Post* cite a $2.6 million policy.
- Spelling of the mother’s name – *Complex* and *Eurohoops* use “Descroches,” while *TMZ* and the *New York Post* use “Desroches.” Both refer to the same individual, the mother of Amir.
- Exact timing of the order – All sources agree the decision was rendered in August 2026, but no specific day is provided beyond the general month.
No additional public statements from Edwards, Desroches, or the court have been released as of this writing.
Implications for Edwards
The child-support order adds a significant financial obligation to Edwards’ existing five-year, $244 million contract with the Timberwolves. The life-insurance requirement further ties his personal finances to the support arrangement. While the court documents indicate Edwards is not pursuing visitation rights, the public nature of the ruling may influence future contractual negotiations and public perception of the player’s off-court responsibilities.
