NBA notebook: Celts' Jabari Bird could face multiple charges
ByReuters
Published 09/09/2018 at 01:04 GMT
Boston Celtics guard Jabari Bird is expected to appear in court Monday after his arrest Friday night for an alleged domestic violence incident in Brighton, Mass., that could lead to multiple charges, including assault and battery, strangulation and kidnapping, according to Boston.com.
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Bird is under police watch at a Boston-area hospital, according to the Boston
Police Department on Saturday. The alleged victim, whose name was not
released, is being treated at a separate hospital.
Police Department on Saturday. The alleged victim, whose name was not
released, is being treated at a separate hospital.
"We are aware of the incident involving Jabari Bird and are taking it very
seriously," according to a statement from the Celtics that was released
Saturday. "We are actively gathering information and will reserve further
comment at this time."
seriously," according to a statement from the Celtics that was released
Saturday. "We are actively gathering information and will reserve further
comment at this time."
Bird, 24, was a second-round pick by Boston in the 2017 NBA Draft, but spent
most of his season with the Maine Red Claws, Boston's G-League affiliate. He
signed a two-year contract with the Celtics this summer.
most of his season with the Maine Red Claws, Boston's G-League affiliate. He
signed a two-year contract with the Celtics this summer.
--Former University of North Carolina swingman P.J. Hairston, who also played
two seasons in the NBA, is wanted in North Carolina for an alleged assault on
a female.
two seasons in the NBA, is wanted in North Carolina for an alleged assault on
a female.
The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C., reported that the Guilford County
Sheriff's Office said Hairston, 25, has an outstanding warrant for assault,
interfering with emergency communications and injury to personal property.
Sheriff's Office said Hairston, 25, has an outstanding warrant for assault,
interfering with emergency communications and injury to personal property.
Hairston, who is believed to live in Oak Ridge, N.C., also is wanted in Vance
County for driving with a revoked license, and he has a pending domestic
violence protective order, officials said.
County for driving with a revoked license, and he has a pending domestic
violence protective order, officials said.
--The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed free agent guard David Nwaba, general
manager Kobe Altman announced, in a deal reported to be in the works more than
a month ago, but was recently finalized.
manager Kobe Altman announced, in a deal reported to be in the works more than
a month ago, but was recently finalized.
Nwaba also discussed potential deals with the Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers
and other teams. Previously a restricted free agent, Nwaba's $1.7 million
qualifying offer was pulled by the Bulls in mid-July, making him an
unrestricted free agent.
and other teams. Previously a restricted free agent, Nwaba's $1.7 million
qualifying offer was pulled by the Bulls in mid-July, making him an
unrestricted free agent.
The 25-year-old averaged 7.9 points and 4.7 rebounds in 23.5 minutes per game
across 70 appearances (21 starts) last season with the Bulls, who claimed him
off waivers in July 2017.
across 70 appearances (21 starts) last season with the Bulls, who claimed him
off waivers in July 2017.
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