NBA Star Anthony Edwards Accused of Concealing Assets in California Child Support Case
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards has been accused of intentionally hiding assets in California to avoid making child-support payments for his daughter in the state, according to the latest court filing obtained by The Daily Mail. The legal documents reveal a complex and ongoing dispute between Edwards and influencer Ayesha Howard, the mother of his child.
Background of the Legal Battle
Edwards initially sued Howard in his native Georgia in September 2024, shortly before their daughter Aubri was born. In that lawsuit, Edwards claimed that Howard failed to execute paperwork that would grant her sole custody of the child. A paternity test conducted in December 2024 confirmed Edwards as the father, and by April 2025, he had agreed to give Howard full physical and legal custody, although that particular lawsuit remains ongoing.
Howard attempted to sue the 24-year-old NBA star in her home state of California in February 2025, but her complaint was dismissed due to jurisdictional issues. However, new developments have emerged that could potentially change the course of the case.
New Evidence of Financial Presence in California
According to Howard's latest filing in Los Angeles County, she has discovered evidence indicating that Edwards maintains a significant and ongoing business and financial presence in California. Specifically, the filing alleges that Edwards operates a limited liability company (LLC) called AE Five Enterprises, maintains a bank account in Beverly Hills, and holds registered trademarks and professional contracts with companies based in California.
With this new information, Howard is asking a California court to reconsider her previously denied request for child support in the state. The filing states, "This newly discovered evidence demonstrates that Respondent maintained a business, financial, contractual, and economic presence in California for approximately six years satisfying the minimum contact and purposeful availment doctrine for an out of state parent and nexus to support obligation in a child support proceeding."
Financial Details and Denials
Howard gave birth to her daughter Aubri in October 2024, after being sued by Edwards. There had been reports circulating that Edwards paid a lump sum of $1 million for 18 years of child support to Howard, but she has since denied this online rumor. Edwards has also claimed that Howard demanded $500,000 in damages and a public apology when she refused to sign an offered agreement last August.
In a statement regarding the legal dispute, Howard clarified her position, saying, "I want to make it clear that my request for compensation was never tied to agreeing to any custody orders. I asked for compensation due to the substantial financial and reputational damages I've endured during this prolonged litigation with Anthony Edwards." Howard, who also shares a son with rapper Lil Baby, has been vocal about the impact of the case on her life.
Edwards' Career Earnings and Legal Representation
Anthony Edwards, the first pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, has amassed $132 million in career earnings entering the 2025-26 season. The Daily Mail has sought comment from Edwards' attorneys and agency, as well as from Howard and her limited scope attorney, but responses have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
The case highlights the complexities of child support disputes involving high-profile athletes and the jurisdictional challenges that can arise when parties reside in different states. As the legal proceedings continue, both sides are preparing for what could be a lengthy court battle over financial obligations and parental responsibilities.
