Anthony Edwards and his ex are currently having issues (Image via Ayesha Howard/Instagram; Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty)

One of the NBA’s talented athletes, Anthony Edwards, is currently in the middle of a court fight with his ex-girlfriend, Ayesha Howard. She recently requested a hefty amount, i.e. $500,000, and a public apology, which has ignited the ongoing court case between the NBA professional and the singer. Us Weekly reported that this is separate from whatever paternity or child support arrangements they might eventually agree on about their child, Aubri’s care.

Ayesha Howard accuses NBA star of causing financial and reputational harm during ongoing custody dispute

Last October, Anthony Edwards’ now ex-girlfriend, Ayesha Howard, gave birth to their daughter. The two have since found themselves in a bitter custody battle that seems to have recently escalated.US Weekly claimed that the social media influencer has made a list of demands of the NBA star player. This includes a public apology and a hefty one-time payout of $500,000.

Anthony Edwards is an NBA pro (Image via Getty Images)

The singer wanted to make her point clear as she told the reporters: “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.” Apart from the monetary damages, she is also requesting a formal declaration from the Minnesota Timberwolves player to correct his reported statements. She also claimed that those are allegedly “false and defamatory or misleading statements” about her personal conduct. The motion was filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court on August 6.However, it took a messy turn after each side started blaming the other for being slow to act. According to court documents, the singer has not yet signed the custody arrangement that a judge initially mandated in May. She even accused the NBA star of being heartless and allegedly advising her to get an abortion. Records show that after Ayesha Howard reportedly verbally attacked Anthony Edwards multiple times, and published alleged text exchanges supporting her accounts of their relationship. She also requested a non-disparagement clause in the original form of the agreement. Additionally, she further requested limitations on sharing images of their child on social media. Both of those petitions were contested by Anthony Edwards’ legal team. Also read: Where does Johnny Juzang hail from? Former Utah Jazz guard joins Minnesota Timberwolves for one year