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How has Alexandria Desroches responded to the gambling allegations?
The Minnesota Timberwolves star has been ordered to pay $14,000 a month for their son, Amir, but now wants a portion of the money placed in a trust with a trustee overseeing distributions. She said her wagers were generally around $10 and were “placed out of boredom. Her DraftKings activity showed a net figure of $998.20 for 2025, according to figures cited in her response.
Anthony Edwards is asking a court to change how part of his child support payments is handled, citing concerns about his ex Alexandria Desroches’ reported sports betting. The court has not been reported to have ruled on Edwards’ request.
She also said she had stopped using the account. She reportedly said he has not sought parenting time and has never met Amir in person. The request adds a new dispute to an already complicated child support case. Desroches has acknowledged betting on DraftKings but disputes the suggestion that her gambling justifies restricting her access to the money. Desroches has acknowledged using DraftKings, but she has challenged the picture presented by Edwards. Her account offers a different perspective on the betting activity Edwards has raised in support of his request. Desroches has also questioned Edwards’ involvement in their son’s life. Her response brings the dispute beyond the handling of money, with both sides presenting competing arguments about the circumstances surrounding their child. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
Why does Anthony Edwards want child support payments placed in a trust?
He claims Desroches placed bets on DraftKings many times a month in 2025 while arguing that the existing child support payments were not enough, according to court filings obtained by TMZ. Anthony Edwards’ request centers on how the money intended to support his son would be managed. He has also alleged that she failed to disclose some income, including cash tips from a second job, and overstated expenses related to raising their son. These claims form part of his argument for putting some of the payments under independent oversight. Under the proposed arrangement, a trustee would manage distributions from the trust rather than leave Desroches with direct control over that portion of the money. The request does not mean a court has found that she misused child support funds. It is Edwards’ proposed solution to concerns he has raised in the case. The distinction matters. Child support is intended to help meet a child’s needs, while the trust request would change how some of the money is accessed and distributed. Whether a judge agrees with Edwards remains unresolved. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines