Anthony Edwards is set to begin the 2026-27 season with a new title off the court: married man.
The Timberwolves star was spotted at Fanatics Fest last week wearing a black ring on his ring finger, and what first looked like a style choice has now been backed up by legal paperwork. According to the Minnesota Official Marriage System’s website, per Minnesota Sports Fan, there is a certificate listed for Edwards and Shannon Jackson. The marriage took place on July 16, 2026, in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Edwards and Jackson have been together since 2020, and the couple shares a daughter, Aislynn, who was born in 2024. Edwards left a Timberwolves game early for that birth.
Jackson has been a familiar presence around the Timberwolves for years. She first posted a public photo with Edwards on Instagram in 2020 and has regularly been courtside at his games.
One of the more memorable moments in their relationship came on Jan. 21, 2023, when Edwards scored a season-high 44 points, hit eight 3-pointers and helped Minnesota beat the Houston Rockets. Afterward, he made the performance personal.
“My girlfriend’s birthday is in [a few] days man. She’s going out of the country so I had to put on a show for her," Edwards told ESPN.
Jackson’s past relationship included rapper Chief Keef, with People reporting the two were together from 2013 to 2014. They have an older son, Krue, who was born in September 2014.
Edwards now has four children, according to Parade. His first child, Aris, was born in September 2023 with beauty influencer Daja Carlyle.
A month later, his second child, Amir, was born to Alexandria Desroches. In 2024, he left a Timberwolves game at halftime to be with Jackson for the birth of Aislynn.
Then in October 2024, Aubri’ Summers was born, with influencer Ayesha Howard as her mother.
Edwards is 24 years old and will turn 25 in two weeks. He was born on August 5, 2001, in Atlanta, Ga., and the Timberwolves selected him No. 1 overall in the 2020 NBA Draft.
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